Nov 7, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Are you like Mrs. Peterson or Mr. Peterson?
You've probably heard the phrase, “Many a truth is told in jest,” or some version of it. Geoffrey Chaucer included this sentiment in "The Cook's Tale," written in 1390.
Nov 6, 2013
EDITOR’S DESK: We enjoy our jobs when the news becomes 'more'
Throughout my seven years in local news, one sentence has been a constant, whether I’m in Alabama, my old home, or Florida, my new one.
Nov 1, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Become one of the ‘happy hungry’
Hunger and thirst are our two basic survival needs. However, we must hunger and thirst for righteousness to be truly happy.
Oct 30, 2013
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: History should not change because of flag fears
Dear editor,
The Confederate flag has been a part of Crestview’s history at least since 1958, after the 84th Congress of the United States and President Dwight Eisenhower presented William Allen Lund…
Oct 30, 2013
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Confederate flag is honorable
Dear editor,
The Civil War was not started over slavery, and consideration of the "government freeing slaves" was a moot point till near the end of the war.
Oct 30, 2013
EDITOR’S DESK: Splitting hairs about Halloween
Halloween allows us to face our fears and turn them into fun.
Oct 28, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Are you willing to be poor in spirit?
In Matthew 5:3, Jesus says, "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Oct 24, 2013
LETTER: Confederate flag doesn’t represent all of Crestview
Does the confederate flag represent Crestview?
Oct 24, 2013
GUEST COLUMN: Americans’ willingness to work hard fading
My grandfather was born at the beginning of the 20th century and lived almost 100 years. He tried to impart to me two lessons as a child. First: “If you don’t work, you don’t eat.” Second: “I work on…
Oct 21, 2013
EDITOR'S DESK: Some tips to help our neighbors
Last Thursday, during the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Professional and Inspired Leaders of Tomorrow meeting, we had an icebreaker in which each person stated one true thing and one f…