Homeowners, youths may apply for Do Something
BAKER — Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church's youth pastor, Justin Douglas, is accepting applications for youth volunteers, and North Okaloosa homeowners in need.
Douglas is a coordinator for Do Something,…
Dixie Echoes to sing in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — An award-winning gospel group, The Dixie Echoes, will have a local concert soon.
The free concert is 7 p.m. March 2 at Valley Road Baptist Church, 1018 Valley Road, Crestview. A love of…
Use discernment when helping others
Did you know there are people who actually get their vacation travel expenses paid for on their way to a vacation spot by going from church to church along their route to ask for gas money, hotels, f…
Think before you speak
Have you ever blurted out a hurtful or harmful comment without first thinking through the repercussions of it?
It happens. And when it does, the damage has been done.
It's like squeezing too much…
New Bethel to host hymn sing
CRESTVIEW — New Bethel United Methodist Church will have a night of hymn singing.
The event will consist of worship through songs and music. It begins 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at the church, 5986 State Road …
Time to strengthen relationships with others
There are plenty of distractions today. Cell phones, tablets, computers, video games, televisions, movies, sporting events, travel — the list is endless. The distractions are endless.
Some distract…
Power is a substitute for love
Editor's Note: The Rev. Mark Broadhead's column is on hiatus as he deals with personal matters. Please enjoy this "Best of From the Pulpit" reprint.
What is it that drives many people? The need t…
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…
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…
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…











