Dec 28, 2017
Find peace year-round, not just on Christmas
I hope you had a truly wonderful Christmas celebration! At my home, it was a very peaceful day.
I actually slept in until 8:30 Christmas morning. Coffee and sweet rolls were ready to be enjoyed. My…
Dec 21, 2017
Lessons from a visit to the post office
Earlier this week I went to the post office to mail a package for out-of-town family members.
I expected the line to be long. It was.
There were 17 people ahead of me. Some had only one or two it…
Dec 18, 2017
FUMC Crestview sets Christmas Eve celebrations
CRESTVIEW — This Christmas Eve on Sunday, Dec 24, Crestview First United Methodist invites the public to any of the three distinctive ways its members will celebrate the season.
At 9 a.m., the chur…
Dec 15, 2017
From the Pulpit: Reflecting on the season's blessings
I recently came across a story that is worth sharing, especially at this time of year. I don't know the author, but wish to offer my thanks to the author for writing it.
One day a man went to the c…
Dec 7, 2017
Preparation for life's storms is essential
As I write this article, storm clouds have gathered and the weather predictors are calling for snow (!) in the western end of the panhandle by the weekend.
When I heard this news I said to myself,…
Dec 1, 2017
Churches set Laurel Hill Living Nativity
LAUREL HILL — A personal journey of spiritual discovery awaits Dec. 9 as the Laurel Hill and Crestview Presbyterian churches present their annual Living Nativity.
As the winter sun sets, the ground…
Dec 1, 2017
Thoughts as the Christian new year begins
Max Lucado wrote: "If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had b…
Nov 28, 2017
'So much bigger than just a box'
CRESTVIEW — Thousands of shoebox gift packages will be delivered this year through the work of Florida residents.
Okaloosa and Walton County contributors sent off 11,785 shoeboxes filled with gifts…
Nov 24, 2017
How to live with God forever
With this article I wrap up my brief thoughts and reflections on Psalm 23. It is a very short psalm, only six verses in length, but provides powerful insights for living life.
Verse six states, "Su…
Nov 13, 2017
Laurel Hill Harvest Supper tradition continues
LAUREL HILL — The annual Laurel Hill Harvest Supper, always held the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, is coming up.
The feast is 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at at the First Baptist Church of Laurel Hill's fell…