Feb 5, 2016
BONI: Carrying other people's crosses during Lent
Growing up, I always heard that everyone has a cross to bear.
As a child, I thought my cross was living out in the country; neighborhood kids saw their friends much more than I did.
In high schoo…
Feb 5, 2016
HELMS: Be a 'doer,' not a 'hearer'
One group of people that Jesus said would be cast into outer darkness is those of the kingdom.
In the Bible, Matthew 8:12, Jesus had honored a soldier's request to heal a servant. The centurion, wh…
Feb 5, 2016
DREADEN: Free resources to help you start a small business
Was one of your New Year's resolutions to start your own business? While it can be an exciting opportunity, it can also present challenges.
To help you start a small business or become an exporter,…
Feb 3, 2016
BROADHEAD: 'The truth is out there' — in Heaven
Certainly, everything you read on the Internet is true. Right?
Everything you read on Facebook and other social media is the truth. Right?
Everything a politician says is the truth. Right?
I th…
Feb 3, 2016
HUBBUB: About the obstructing sewer lift station, praise for FUMC
Editor's Note: Facebook fans had plenty to say about Crestview High School; potentially increasing water and sewer bills to fund removal of a sewer lift station on PJ Adams Parkway; and First United …
Feb 2, 2016
DICKSON: Pulling for Peyton Manning
I often feel as if I have lived in some sort of parallel universe with Denver Bronco quarterback Peyton Manning.
Peyton was born in March of 1976. I graduated from high school in May of 1976.
Pey…
Feb 1, 2016
CROSE: Teachers, you are appreciated
Many of us have been teachers at some point.
Whether we tutored our children, or we taught Sunday school, Bible study, public or private school, many of us have been teachers.
Some of us have bee…
Feb 1, 2016
SHANKLIN: What do low oil prices mean for investors?
As you’ve no doubt noticed, your trips to the gas station have been a lot more pleasant these past several months.
Low oil prices have been welcome to you as a driver. But when oil is cheap, is tha…
Feb 1, 2016
CATALENA: Here to help improve North Okaloosa residents' health
Hello, Crestview! If my picture looks familiar, it’s because I am a local gal.
I grew up on Airport Road, and I now work at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Ex…
Feb 1, 2016
HELMS: Preaching may not be popular, but it shows love
The book of Matthew, chapter 22, tells of a wedding in which many were invited, but few accepted the invitation.
At the king's request, his servants went out in the streets and brought in all who …