Nov 2, 2018
Until recently
As I write this article, our nation is reeling from another two senseless acts of violence: the mailing of explosive devices to persons who have spoken unflatteringly (in that persons’ mind) about ou…
Sep 25, 2018
Once a log cabin mission, now a full-time church: Bobbie Brown went through it all
CRESTVIEW — Bobbie Brown, 84, sifts through memories with Woodlawn Baptist Church's senior adult pastor George Katzman laughing and reflecting on a meaningful part of her life since she was 20 years …
Jul 27, 2018
St. Francis prayer helps us look beyond ourselves
In this day and age, there is so much that causes us to think only for our own well-being. There is a tendency to want "the good life," however you may define it. Some people believe they are owed ce…
Jun 23, 2018
Learn your true worth
The other day I was waiting at a car dealership for them to finish a minor repair. As I sat in the waiting area I noticed a young man and woman with a relatively new baby.
They were talking with a …
Jun 22, 2018
Christmas shoebox helped genocide survivor create new memories
CRESTVIEW — A survivor of the 1994 genocide and civil war in Rwanda, East Africa will speak at two local events on behalf of Operation Christmas Child, a program run by Samaritan's Purse.
Alex Nsen…
Jun 22, 2018
Milligan couple requests prayer, support after Guatemala volcano erupts
CRESTVIEW — Milligan residents Kim and Rick Shelley are requesting prayers and support for their family and the people of Guatemala since the Fuego volcano erupted there June 3.
The couple has two …
Jun 1, 2018
How to live, act, and react
Why do some people not tell the truth? Why do some people do things behind another’s back? Why do some people try to manipulate friends or acquaintances to say or do things they normally wouldn’t?
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May 25, 2018
Hope and trust in God
Psalm 42:1-2 states, "As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God."
Many of us have been thirsty during our lifetime, but have …
May 25, 2018
North Okaloosa County Faith Calendar
UPCOMING
LIFE OAK BAPTIST CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL : 5-8 p.m. June 3, 6-9 p.m. June 4-7, 6 p.m. June 8 at Live Oak Baptist Church, 4565 Live Oak Church Road, Crestview. Theme: Game On Register…
May 18, 2018
Take the listening command to heart
When a person tries to convey a message, words, tone of voice, and body language all help to convey that message. When all three parts of the message mesh, and the listener receives it as intended, a…



