May 22, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Good times remembered
As a bachelor with no kids of my own, I often feel as if the hundreds or thousands of high school athletes I've covered and watch grow up are distant nieces and nephews.
May 19, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: We, like sheep, need our shepherd
I've heard that sheep are not the smartest animals around. I don’t know whether it's true, but it seems they can do some pretty dumb things.
May 17, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: When proof is nowhere in sight, have faith
In history, there has been a number of inventions and ideas that people initially said “couldn’t be done.”
May 16, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Have a story idea? I'm listening!
The time of year I love to hate is upon us.
When spring football practice ends Thursday, the 2013-14 sports seasons end as well. And it will be, for all practical purposes, summer.
May 9, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Jesus is present even if we don't see him
Recently, I walked out of a local store wearing a bright green T-shirt with The Grinch's face on it.
May 6, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Flood helps us keep sports in perspective
Every now and then, something happens that puts sports in perspective. Crestview High School’s baseball team was supposed to travel to Tallahassee on Wednesday to play Chiles in the state playoffs qu…
May 6, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: All about teammates
There's an old black and white photo on my Facebook page that was was taken 40 years ago this fall. I was somewhat younger and weighed about half of what I now weigh. In fact, the photo is the Gulf B…
Apr 22, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Flag football comes to Crestview
I attended my first flag football game Thursday night when Crestview High School hosted Fort Walton Beach. I hoped to make it to a game earlier in the season, but things kept popping up. I even showe…
Apr 21, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Easter reminds Christians what lies ahead
Sunday, we celebrated Easter, but did we contemplate each step of Christ's journey and what it means for us as Christians?
Apr 15, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Jesus works according to God's, not people's, will
On Palm Sunday, Christians around the world remember how Jesus rode on a donkey into Jerusalem.