Jun 13, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Admit your mistakes and receive forgiveness
Grandma forgave Johnny for accidentally breaking her treasured glass bird statue, but the boy’s heart still harbored bitterness.
Jun 11, 2013
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Turnover is a part of life
When Greg Watson was named Crestview High School’s boys basketball coach last week, he became the team's third coach in less than a year. Watson replaces Ken Meisner, who coached the team last season…
Jun 10, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Free yourself, confess your sins
Mary and Johnny explored all the old items in their grandparents’ house.
Jun 4, 2013
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Summer drills now the norm
The 2012-13 school year ends tomorrow and the summer of 2013 is officially upon us. Students return to class Aug. 19 for the start of the 2013-14 school year. That gives students just more than 10 we…
May 28, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Don’t let greed choke you to death
A tale passed down the generations offers an enlightening lesson. It goes like this:
May 28, 2013
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Thoughts on graduation day
In the next week to 10 days members of the Class of 2013 will take a final stroll across their high school campuses. And then, in one final short stroll across a stage to receiver their diploma and w…
May 24, 2013
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Open to suggestions for summer sports
The 2012-13 high school sports year officially ended last night as Crestview High School hosted Navarre and Escambia in a football jamboree. This time of year, filling a sports section is more diffic…
May 21, 2013
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Blue Wahoos worth cheering about
I finally made it to Pensacola for a Blue Wahoos baseball game last week. For those of you who might not know, the Blue Wahoos comprise the Cincinnati Reds’ AA Minor League Baseball affiliate that mo…
May 21, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Pentecost and its beginnings
"Pentecost,” of Greek origin, simply means "fiftieth." Pentecost Sunday, the Sabbath day after a week's worth of weeks — 7 days times 7 weeks equals 49 — ended the Easter season.
May 14, 2013
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Treasuring the moments
As much as I hate to say it, I'm a bit of a softy. I still tear up over “The Waltons” or “Bonanza” reruns. And it's really tough to watch another group of seniors head off for great adventures in lif…