Dec 1, 2017
Churches set Laurel Hill Living Nativity
LAUREL HILL — A personal journey of spiritual discovery awaits Dec. 9 as the Laurel Hill and Crestview Presbyterian churches present their annual Living Nativity.
As the winter sun sets, the ground…
Dec 1, 2017
Thoughts as the Christian new year begins
Max Lucado wrote: "If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had b…
Nov 28, 2017
'So much bigger than just a box'
CRESTVIEW — Thousands of shoebox gift packages will be delivered this year through the work of Florida residents.
Okaloosa and Walton County contributors sent off 11,785 shoeboxes filled with gifts…
Nov 24, 2017
How to live with God forever
With this article I wrap up my brief thoughts and reflections on Psalm 23. It is a very short psalm, only six verses in length, but provides powerful insights for living life.
Verse six states, "Su…
Nov 16, 2017
God blesses you in large and small ways
I continue with a brief look at one way you can get into proper perspective the matters in your life through brief reflections on Psalm 23. Verse 5 states, "You prepare a feast for me in the presence…
Nov 13, 2017
Laurel Hill Harvest Supper tradition continues
LAUREL HILL — The annual Laurel Hill Harvest Supper, always held the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, is coming up.
The feast is 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at at the First Baptist Church of Laurel Hill's fell…
Nov 13, 2017
During holidays, be extra vigilant about protecting financial data
To help achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you should save and invest regularly. But that’s only part of the picture. You also need to protect your financial assets in va…
Nov 10, 2017
Final adjustments made on Bark Park
CRESTVIEW — Construction on the Crestview Bark Park may soon begin after years of planning and preparation.
April Meier, owner of Pawsitively Scrumptious on Main Street, was approved by the Communi…
Nov 9, 2017
Crestview street ministry sets Thanksgiving dinner
CRESTVIEW — The Concerned Citizens of Crestview's Outreach Street Ministry will have a Thanksgiving sit-down dinner for the community.
The dinner will be served to area residents 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at …
Nov 9, 2017
God watches over us
Before I jump into the continuation of my look at Psalm 23, I wish to offer my heart-felt thanks to all veterans who have served our country, putting themselves in harm’s way in order to help keep Am…