Oct 7, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Like it or not, athletes are role models
Tweets that led to a Crestview High School cross country team member's dismissal reminded me of how much and how little things have changed since I was a high school athlete in the mid-1970s.
Oct 3, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Place prayer at the center of all projects
Have you had something on your to-do list, but every time you wanted to do it, something else got in the way?
Oct 3, 2014
Catching up with Baker's David Oglesby (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — The News Bulletin's Sports Department selected Baker School football player David Oglesby as the North End Zone Spotlight Player of the Week.
Sep 30, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Streaks are not always what they seem
It’s often easy for fans and sports writers to get caught up in streaks. I’m as guilty as anyone in pointing out that a team has won 15 games in a row, or another team hasn’t beaten a certain opponen…
Sep 25, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Church members represent Jesus to the world
While the father waited in line for popcorn at the movie theater, his family went inside to find some seats.
Sep 23, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Assessing the 2014 football season thus far
As we hit the midway point in the high school football season, there is still a lot of ball to be played. Crestview High School is off to a disappointing 0-4 start. But believe me, nobody is more dis…
Sep 17, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Following Jesus requires giving up other things
In 311 A.D., Constantine the Great legalized Christianity. Christians no longer had to hide their faith or fear dying.
Sep 16, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Reflecting on simpler times
I grew up in a day when football, especially high school football, was played in the trenches. The 1970s' glamour formations were the Power I and Wishbone T. Teams won by pounding the rock and poundi…
Sep 12, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Your work as part of the Body of Christ
What is the Body of Christ supposed to be about? The answer will most likely vary with each person.
Sep 9, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Parents' investments go deep
Today, Sept. 10, would have been my parents’ 59th wedding anniversary. As many of you know, my dad, Jim Dickson, passed away a little more than a year ago. So this day has become more of reflection t…