Jan 31, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Make your church a safe haven
Someone once said, “The church would be a great place if it weren’t for all the people.”
Jan 30, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Great beauty may conceal great danger
As I write this, the remnants of the “ice storm of the decade” are slowly melting away. A few thoughts have gone through my mind regarding this event.
Jan 29, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: A super celebration of American sport
Any football fan can tell you the year's biggest game, the Super Bowl, will be played Sunday.
Jan 20, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Wanted: recreational league news, announcements
Once or twice a year, I make an impassioned plea for readers' help to make this a better sports section. Those are not empty words. I just can't be everywhere at once or, for that matter, be everywhe…
Jan 14, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Good sportsmanship needed at all levels
At every district tournament or Florida High School Athletic Association-sanctioned state playoff game, an announcement is made to let good sportsmanship show. It's too bad that announcement isn't ma…
Jan 11, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: You're not a god; there's only one God
A pastor teaching an adult class at Sunday school selected a middle-aged couple to act out the Old Testament's burning bush scene. The husband was asked to supply the voice for God; his wife would re…
Jan 7, 2014
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Winter no time for outdoor sports
By nature, I enjoy cold weather. While my coworkers bundle up at the thought of a 45-degree day, I walk around in a short-sleeve shirt basking in brisk winds that bring me to life. Only when temperat…
Jan 6, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Failing allows us to grow stronger in our faith
We are now one week into the new year. How well have you done with your New Year's resolutions? So far, so good?
Dec 31, 2013
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Bold predictions for the new year
I love New Year's Day. There's just something fresh and exciting about the clean slate of 365 days that await us. Yes, this time of the year is filled with more football than the most avid fan can di…
Dec 31, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: A new year brings a fresh start
With the new year comes a sense of new beginnings. Resolutions, new plans and expectations are laid out to help better one's sense of well-being.