Church sets parenting seminar
CRESTVIEW — First United Methodist Church will have a seminar based on the book "How to Ruin Your Child in 7 Easy Steps," by Patrick Quinn and Ken Roach.
The event starts with registration and ref…
Lighthouse Church of Holt sets gospel sing, dinner
HOLT — Lighthouse Church of Holt has scheduled a gospel sing and dinner fundraiser.
The event, which features area gospel singers and groups, is 6 p.m. Feb. 18 at the church, 848 Lighthouse Church …
Dixie Echoes set Crestview concert
CRESTVIEW — The Dixie Echoes Quartet will perform soon in Crestview.
The concert is set 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Valley Road Baptist Church, 1018 Valley Road, Crestview. A love offering will be received. …
The importance of face-to-face communication
Words. We live by them. We read them, speak them and hear them.
When communicating a verbal message to someone there are three parts: your words, your tone of voice and your body language. All thre…
North Okaloosa County Faith Calendar
BENEFIT GOSPEL SING AND DINNER : 6 p.m. Feb. 18, Lighthouse Church of Holt, 848 Lighthouse Church Road. Featuring area gospel singers and groups. A donation covers spaghetti and lasagna plates; proce…
Learn to lean on God
Years ago, when my daughters were about 3 years old, we took a trip to the beach. The day started with warm sunshine and clear blue skies.
Later in the afternoon, storm clouds began to build. They …
LDS church holds stake conference
CRESTVIEW — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently held its Stake Conference in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview.
Joseph Wafula Sitati, the first black General Authority of the Chu…
Why Jesus recommended loving your enemies
How long do you keep rubbing someone's nose in a mess? How long do you keep taunting someone for having lost an argument? How long do you talk out of both sides of your mouth, calling for unity, but …
Defy logic — forgive your enemy
Let's say someone does you a great disservice. Perhaps someone tells a malicious lie about you. Perhaps someone injures your child, steals from you, or worse yet, takes the life of a loved one becaus…
Serving coffee — and the community
Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on North Okaloosa County nonprofits that improve our quality of life.
CRESTVIEW — Convergence Coffeehouse is a place to make friends, he…










