Oct 21, 2016
Don't let anger consume you
A short while ago I came across this quote by Will Smith. It reads, “Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, ’cause hate in y…
Oct 21, 2016
Churches set men's barbecue cook-off
CRESTVIEW — Which North Okaloosa County man has the best-tasting barbecue? That may be determined during the Area-Wide Men’s Barbecue Cook-Off.
The competition starts 4:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Old Spani…
Oct 21, 2016
Destiny Worship Center sets Family Fall Festival
CRESTVIEW — Destiny Worship Center will present a Family Fall Festival.
The event is set 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Spanish Trail Park off Stillwell Boulevard in Crestview. Attendees can enjoy free carniv…
Oct 14, 2016
Rocky Bayou expands to Crestview
CRESTVIEW — A faith-based school with Destin and Niceville campuses is coming to Crestview. Rocky Bayou Christian School is expanding to facilities at Central Baptist Church, located at 951 Ferdon Bl…
Oct 13, 2016
Speak kindly to others
Years ago, I read a poster in a colleague’s office that read, “Lord, make my words sweet today, for tomorrow I may have to eat them.”
The words we use convey messages. That’s a given. However, what…
Oct 7, 2016
Woodlawn Baptist honors first responders
CRESTVIEW — Woodlawn Baptist Church members and officials recently hosted a lunch honoring North Okaloosa County’s first responders.
Guests included Crestview police and fire departments, north end…
Oct 5, 2016
Be watchful and avoid temptation
Keep alert! Remain vigilant! These are words to the wise, especially in matters of living the Christian faith.
Every day, temptations present themselves, situations arise and confrontations rear up…
Oct 3, 2016
Crestview church seeks items for children in need
CRESTVIEW — Emmanuel Baptist Church seeks volunteers to help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ while providing items for children in need.
"Join us in sharing the message of Jesus to children and f…
Sep 30, 2016
Crestview area pastors plan 'Black-and-White BBQ Cook-off'
CRESTVIEW — After mainly black and white area churches got together for a successful youth day earlier this summer, local pastors say it’s time for the parents to play nicely, too.
“Pastor Sanford …
Sep 29, 2016
Homecoming services, cancer survivors celebration scheduled
Churches schedule homecoming services
CRESTVIEW — These churches have scheduled homecoming services:
Shady Grove Assembly of God Church celebrates its 94th annual homecoming 10 a.m. Oct. 2 with l…