Power is a substitute for love
What is it that drives many people? The need to feel in control, which in turn can be translated into a hunger for power.
What do many politicians want? Power and prestige. What do countries or fac…
For fulfillment, give your life to others
2016 is now behind us. Some are breathing a sigh of relief as they shut that door. 2017 is unwritten ahead of us. It is a blank slate. What will it be like? No one knows. But you have the power to he…
Bill Gaither & Gaither Vocal Band set Pensacola performance
ALEXANDRIA, Ind. — Multi-Grammy Award-winner Bill Gaither will host an evening of music, laughter and encouragement, featuring the Gaither Vocal Band, on Thursday, Jan. 19 at Olive Baptist Church in …
Let's strive for peace in 2017
On my Facebook page, I placed a New Year's challenge. In brief, my challenge was to not post any kind of derogatory comments; nothing that would tout one political party over another, one religion ov…
Live Oak sets Watch Night, revival services
CRESTVIEW — Live Oak Baptist Church's New Year 's Watch Night and revival services are scheduled.
The Watch Night service is 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at the church, 4565 Live Oak Church Road, Crestview. Atte…
Why you should go to church on Christmas Day
A difficult dilemma I have: to go to worship this Sunday morning or not. When I tell others that the two congregations I serve will be holding worship at their regular times, I receive mixed reaction…
Musician returns home in Christian 'popera' concert
CRESTVIEW — Musician David Wise is preparing for a Crestview homecoming with his self-described “popera” group, Tenore.
Wise, a Nashville resident, is on a 60-city tour with the musical project. Th…
Sonlight Covenant Church plans Christmas book sale
CRESTVIEW — Sonlight Covenant Church will have a Christian literature sale.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at the church, located at 365 James Lee Blvd. W. in Crestview.
Books in a variety o…
REV. MARK BROADHEAD: This Christmas, remember the most important gift
Can you feel the anticipation building? There is just one more week until Christmas.
Young children look forward to the visit from Santa Claus with his sleigh full of toys. Teenagers look forward t…
Lessons from a man and a deer
One snowy day during deer-hunting season, Mr. Kulik went out with his rifle, three sandwiches and a Thermos.
He tramped through the woods until he came upon a well-used deer trail. The hunter looke…












