Dec 14, 2015
HELMS: Seek God's gifts for others
In the book of Genesis, we read about Abraham, who desires a wife for his son, Isaac. He sends his trusted servant to find her.
We are told that this servant had all the riches that belonged to Ab…
Dec 14, 2015
SHANKLIN: Retirement, succession plans are 'must haves' for business owners
If you own a business, you may well follow a "do it now" philosophy — which is, of course, necessary to keep things running smoothly.
Still, you also need to think about tomorrow— which means you'l…
Dec 14, 2015
DUNNING: 15 things Northwest Florida gardeners can do in December
Though it is December, Northwest Florida weather fluctuates between winter and spring temperatures.
Our nice days are wonderful opportunities to do outside landscape chores to prepare for spring. …
Dec 14, 2015
CROSE: 4 last-minute Christmas questions
Christmas is right around the corner. We just celebrated the third week in Advent, and there are just two more candles to light: one for the fourth Sunday, and then the Christ candle typically lit on…
Dec 14, 2015
DREADEN: Check out a Crestview library book you can color in
The adult coloring book craze that started at the beginning of 2015 shows no sign of slowing down. Titles such as “Lost Ocean,” “Secret Garden” and “Enchanted Forest” are selling well.
Coloring ca…
Dec 8, 2015
DICKSON: People do matter most
Mark Richt, the University of Miami’s new football coach, caused a stir Thursday by a statement he made to his former University of Georgia players.
Richt said, “People matter most … (championship …
Dec 8, 2015
CROSE: 3 low- or no-cost Christmas gift ideas
"It's the most wonderful time of the year," Andy Williams sang in a 1963 hit that has become a Christmas standard.
But what makes this time of year wonderful?
Yes, we get to spend time with our f…
Dec 8, 2015
HUBBUB: One way to raise attention to roads, 'great time' at parade
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Dec 7, 2015
HELMS: Be 'all in' for God, or quit pretending
Now, we are entering the Christmas season.
You do remember Christmas, do you not? It is when we remember that the greatest gift ever given was from God to man.
John 3:16 sums it up beautifully: …
Dec 7, 2015
SHANKLIN: Reinvesting dividends can be a smart move
As an investor, you'll eventually need to make all sorts of decisions — and some will be difficult.
But there's one choice you can make that can be relatively easy: reinvesting stock dividends. It'…