Nov 30, 2012
FROM THE PULPIT: Find happiness in Jesus, not things
One of my favorite stories is about a Navy officer who always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and received commission of the fleet’s newest, proudest ship.
Nov 30, 2012
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Join me on Team Good Health
I fully expected to be back at work Monday after spending last week relaxing on vacation time. Most of the teams I wanted to win took care of business so I had many reasons to smile. However, whether…
Nov 29, 2012
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Waiting on a coach's fate is tough for fans
I wasn’t too spiritual as I attended church Nov. 18.
Nov 19, 2012
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Giving thanks for the best job
I can’t believe that Wednesday is Thanksgiving and we are in the home stretch of 2012.
Nov 15, 2012
FROM THE PULPIT: Humble yourself before He humbles you
God chooses to fill empty vessels, but He cannot fill people with the Spirit if they are already full of themselves, and there is a real danger in the church of having a sufficient spirit. That is wh…
Nov 6, 2012
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Seasons change in sports and in life
My desk is a little less sloppy today, as it is that time of the fall I always dread: the end of football season.
Crestview closed out the regular season Friday against Niceville and Baker travels t…
Nov 6, 2012
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Seasons change in sports and life
My desk is a little less sloppy today, as it is that time of the fall I always dread: the end of football season. Crestview closed out the regular season Friday against Niceville and Baker travels to…
Oct 30, 2012
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Plenty to play for in Week 10
Welcome to week 10 of the high school football season, the next to last week of the regular season and the final week of district play. Upcoming games have playoff implications, as both Baker and Cre…
Oct 23, 2012
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: My hero, my dad, Jim Dickson, is turning 80
Here’s a little piece of American history for everyone. This Sunday, Oct. 28, marks the 126th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty’s dedication. To be perfectly honest, I won’t be thinking much about…
Oct 19, 2012
FROM THE PULPIT: Revive us again, Lord
The word revival says that something is alive but is about to die; it struggles with life and needs awakening.