Category: Editorials

I vividly remember several of the daily routines and happenings that transpired at my paternal Grandma’s house on Mill Street in White Springs. I vividly remember one: Each morning, about 10 a.m.,…

After pointing out that God’s word is a “light” to his pathway, the psalmist speaks, in the 15th stanza of Psalms 119 (verses 113-120), of being devoted to God’s Word. Using several…

If I had as many children as God, I wouldn’t last a day after seeing how they treat each other. Correction: I wouldn’t last five minutes. Make that five seconds. Thankfully, God…

The month of February brings to mind so many holidays and events: Valentine’s Day; Presidents Day, celebrating the birthdays of two great American presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln; as well as…

Everyone will face difficulties in their life. Rather than forsaking or giving up on God’s word, the author of the 11th stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 81-88) describes how he will remain…

If I saw someone threatening your life, I’d want to do whatever was necessary to fight for your right to live. I believe you’d do the same for me. We’d fight as…

I grew up in the small town of Mayo, where I was listed at 5’2” and 97 pounds during my senior season in baseball. When I would put on that jersey to…

My daddy loved the State of Florida, as do I. He felt we should learn all we could about our “Sunshine State;” its history, rich culture and beauty. To those ends, he…

The Bible generates some strong emotions in the Psalmist. In Psalm 119 (verses 49-56), the seventh stanza, this poet expresses three emotions about God’s word; one is comfort, another is indignation and…

Years ago, I cuddled my one-year-old granddaughter. Looking into her sweet little face, I said, “Emma, do you know how much I love you?” Immediately, I sensed my heavenly Father asking me…

We can call them “Santa’s Helpers,” the “Hands Behind the Hands” or whatever term we may choose, but here’s a certainty: hours and hours of work and preparation go into our many…

The author of Psalm 119, in the second stanza (verses 9-16), asks the question, “How can a young man keep his way pure?” His answer, “By keeping it according to Thy word.”…

After giving in to temptation, how would you fill in the blanks of this sentence: “The reason I chose to (name the behavior) is because I (state your reason)”? Would your story…

Today I took out my Thanksgiving decorations. I am one of those people who absolutely loves Thanksgiving. In fact, it’s my favorite holiday. In the stores I often have to search a…

Black Adam was released on Friday, Oct. 21, and is the newest installment into the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film follows the character of Teth-Adam (Dwayne Johnson), who is awoken after…

To the Philippians, Paul wrote a very encouraging thank you note to a church family that was very close to him. At the end of the letter he gives some very simple…

What would you be willing to do in order to be so spiritually prosperous that others envy your relationship with God? To enjoy being alive – even when life isn’t fun? Jesus…