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…
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 …
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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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 …
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…
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…
We all have the gift of free choice
What does one do when a trust has been betrayed?
It happens, doesn’t it? A person in a position of authority makes promises to work toward certain goals, only you learn the person never really inte…
‘Small but mighty’
LAUREL HILL — On April 24, 1898, Rev. Erasmus Ellerbe Ervin, then pastor of First Presbyterian in DeFuniak Springs, organized the Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church with 11 charter members. It was the f…
Common courtesy can inspire gratitude
It has been said of late that common courtesy is not so common any more. While this may be true, there are still pockets of it around. I say this because I recently experienced two instances of it.
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God answers prayers
How do you respond when things don't go your way? Your response may depend on the generation of which you are a part.
A few will say: Well, I guess it wasn't meant to be.
Some will say: This too …














