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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…
Living God’s way: Walk as children of light
Writing to the Ephesians (5:8-10), Paul tells them to not be partakers in darkness, but rather be walking as children of Light. He informs them of what walking in the light will…
Cagle Grams: Let the dead bury the dead
“And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer (let) me first to go and bury my father. But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their…
Around the Banks
The following information is reprinted from an article titled “10 fascinating facts about the Declaration of Independence,” written by Sam Wood and posted by The Philadelphia Inquirer on July 3, 2013: “July…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Predator: Killer of Killers”
Introduction: “Predator: Killer of Killers” was released to American audiences on Friday, June 6, on Hulu and Disney+. It did not have a theatrical release. The animated picture was directed by Dan…
Growing Through It: The banner we stand under
There’s a kind of peace that only comes through fire. This week, a message from my grandmother stopped me in my tracks. I read it slowly, carefully—twice—and then just sat with it….
Around the Banks
Around the Banks of the Suwannee, summertime brings memories of “lectioneering.” Those “running” for office, going from door to door, soliciting the votes of their fellow citizens. This happened in rural North…
Cagle Grams: Idolatry
“Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” (1 John 5:21 KJV) When we think of idolatry, we think about pagans bowing down to graven images of stone, wood, gold, silver, iron and brass…
Living God’s way: Those with no heavenly inheritance
In contrast to being imitators of God, Paul discussed the actions and attitudes of people who will not inherit the kingdom of God. He listed six things that describe the person who…
Around the Banks
Captain Charles Floyd Cone (1835-1924) was born in Camden County, Ga. He fought during the War Between the States and was an officer in the Confederate Army. As land was readily available…
Around the Banks
People often ask me when I mention the Colonial Hotel, which was part of the White Springs community for over five decades before being dismantled by the State of Florida, “Are you…
Living God’s way: Exhibiting God-like attitudes and actions
Part of the Christian character is that we are to have a loving attitude and display love for each other rather than having hurtful actions and attitudes. We are to “put off”…
An inspired challenge for wives this Father’s Day
How many dads (and moms, for that matter) would want their “parenting” televised? I can’t think of anything more intimidating. If someone made a movie about your family, how many scenes would…