In the final section of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he writes some personal notes. Paul is sending Tychicus to the Ephesians with the letter he has just completed, to inform them…
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Living God’s way: Equipping Christians for combating evil
In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he begins his conclusion by telling them about the equipment they will need to combat evil in this world and in their lives. Using the armor…
Cagle Grams: What is an opinion?
“Therefore I said, Hearkenunto me; I also will shew mine opinion” (Job 32:10 KJV). An opinion is defined as “a settled judgment or belief of the mind; sentiment; idea; point of view;…
Today Can Be Different: Discover your indisputable worth in Christ
Do you ever feel unworthy because you realize how much you fall short of God’s standards? The truth is, none of us measures up to the perfect standard of a perfectly holy…
The power of eminent domain and its role in the data center era
Raymond Balaguer Contributor The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the demand for new and larger data centers. Data centers require vast amounts of electricity, water and physical space. Meeting these…
Cagle Grams: What’s in man?
“But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, and needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man” (John 2:24, 25…
Living God’s way: Marriage illustrates church’s relationship with Christ
To illustrate the relationship the church is to have with Christ, Paul uses the marriage relationship (Ephesians 5:22-33). He uses the wife and her responsibilities to the husband to illustrate how the…
Growing Through It: Her faith, my foundation
This past week, I said goodbye to my grandmother. For so many years, I didn’t know her. My dad and I had been estranged since I was 6, and it wasn’t until…
Around the Banks
“The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”
Introduction: “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” was released to American audiences on Friday, July 25. It is the 37th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and the third attempt at rebooting…
Around the Banks
Around the banks of the Suwannee, our summertime is in full swing. Hot, humid days and nights. The countdown is on for the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. Parents, grandparents, guardians,…
Living God’s Way: Filling up on the spirit, not wine
Getting drunk from drinking wine has always been something human beings have done. In contrast, Paul instructs Christians, those who are “imitators of God,” to fill themselves with the Spirit, not wine…
Cagle Grams: An out-of-body experience
“There was a certain rich man…And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus…And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man…
From the Sunny Side: Snake oil
I readily admit, I probably spend more time looking at stuff online than I should. But I generally find copious (I’ll tell you the same thing father would always tell me, “Look…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Superman”
Christian Peterson Columnist Introduction: “Superman” was released to American audiences on Friday, July 11. It is the first film in the DC Universe and the second reboot of the Superman films. The…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist Around the Banks of the Suwannee, it is hot and humid. If you get a breath of air now, you will steal it. We are more accustomed to…
Around the Banks
Around the banks of the Suwannee, I am reminded of a song learned in childhood from the late “Cousin” Thelma Boltin, a longtime mistress of ceremonies for the Florida Folk Festival at…