Feb 24, 2016
BROADHEAD: Weigh temptations against scripture
During Lent, Christians can reflect on ways we have given in to temptation and put a barrier between us and God.
Everyone deals with various temptations, and Satan tailor-makes temptations for each…
Feb 23, 2016
DICKSON: Playing sports is worth the risks
People often raise concerns about dangers associated with some sports, especially football. They talk about concussions and other life-changing injuries.
At times, it seems as if we want our athlet…
Feb 22, 2016
CROSE: Considering the road not taken
Throughout our lives, we make decisions.
For many people, critical decisions — our friends, what college to attend, what major and career to choose, our study habits — come in the teenage years.
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Feb 22, 2016
SHANKLIN: Put your tax refund to work
In 2014, the average tax refund was about $2,700. If you got that much this year, what would you do with it?
You can probably think of a lot of things you might do with $2,700. You might decide to …
Feb 22, 2016
HELMS: How does your garden grow?
A long-time local tradition is music to many residents' ears. It is the sound of tractors, tillers and other machines working hard before Valentine's Day to plant peas, potatoes and other crops.
C…
Feb 19, 2016
GARCIA: Crestview library sets Amnesty Day for overdue books
You will rarely find a patron who has never had an overdue fine, and we at the Crestview Public Library understand that life can be busy. Forgetting to bring back library items on their due date is j…
Feb 18, 2016
BRESLAWSKI: Okaloosa Saves to make Home Show visit
America Saves Week is here, and Okaloosa Saves will celebrate the event from Feb. 22-27.
The campaign promotes automatic savings, building wealth and reducing debt. You can take the pledge to save …
Feb 16, 2016
BROADHEAD: This Lent, learn to forgive yourself
King David wrote Psalm 51:10 and 11 amid a difficult time. He had grievously sinned.
One day, he spied the beautiful — and married — Bathsheba bathing on her rooftop. Consumed with lust, he had he…
Feb 16, 2016
DICKSON: Sports' life lessons
The older I get, the more I understand the importance of lessons learned while playing high school sports.
Being on a high school team means belonging to something bigger than one’s self and coming…
Feb 16, 2016
CROSE: 15 Lenten praying suggestions
We are now in the season of Lent, the 40 days beginning with Ash Wednesday leading up to Easter Sunday when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus.
This period has traditionally been a tim…