Live Oak Baptist sets fall festival
CRESTVIEW — Live Oak Baptist Church’s annual Fall Festival is scheduled 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at 4565 Live Oak Church Road, Crestview.
The church will provide a dunking booth, hayride, hotdogs, popcorn …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …















