Mar 3, 2016
BROADHEAD: Focus on God's blessings, stay positive
If you only pay attention to the internet, social media or news, you might think there’s more and more going wrong in this world, and less and less going right.
True, this world has numerous proble…
Mar 1, 2016
DICKSON: School officials make right call on weather
The adage, “Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it" wasn’t true last week as severe weather targeted Okaloosa County.
Local school officials couldn't change the storm's…
Feb 29, 2016
HELMS: Controlled burns are a reminder of God's word
During controlled burns, an all-consuming fire clears underbrush, giving trees a better chance of remaining healthy; it also allows new growth to quickly come back as food for small animals.
Such …
Feb 24, 2016
ROBINSON: Remembering the Gulf War
Editor's Note : This originally appeared in the Destin Log in 2001 and the News Bulletin in 2010.
The writer, the News Bulletin's circulation manager, has since updated it.
I arrived in Dhahran, …
Feb 24, 2016
LETTER: Do Florida Lottery ticket holders know they're supporting this?
Yesterday I was watching the Daytona 500 from my home. (I would have gone but I spent all my money on the Florida Lottery Tickets last week.)
Great race, but saw car No. 38 is sponsored by the Flor…
Feb 24, 2016
BROADHEAD: Weigh temptations against scripture
During Lent, Christians can reflect on ways we have given in to temptation and put a barrier between us and God.
Everyone deals with various temptations, and Satan tailor-makes temptations for each…
Feb 23, 2016
DICKSON: Playing sports is worth the risks
People often raise concerns about dangers associated with some sports, especially football. They talk about concussions and other life-changing injuries.
At times, it seems as if we want our athlet…
Feb 22, 2016
CROSE: Considering the road not taken
Throughout our lives, we make decisions.
For many people, critical decisions — our friends, what college to attend, what major and career to choose, our study habits — come in the teenage years.
…
Feb 22, 2016
HELMS: How does your garden grow?
A long-time local tradition is music to many residents' ears. It is the sound of tractors, tillers and other machines working hard before Valentine's Day to plant peas, potatoes and other crops.
C…
Feb 16, 2016
BROADHEAD: This Lent, learn to forgive yourself
King David wrote Psalm 51:10 and 11 amid a difficult time. He had grievously sinned.
One day, he spied the beautiful — and married — Bathsheba bathing on her rooftop. Consumed with lust, he had he…




