FROM THE PULPIT: Even Moses made excuses to God
The story I’m about to share with you is from the Bible — with some humor tossed in. It’s divided into three parts.
EDITOR'S DESK: County transit could use a hip promotional push
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will cut the only bus routes primarily serving Crestview if the city can’t find funding to keep them running.
FROM THE PULPIT: Trust God and receive his promises
How deeply are you willing — or unwilling — to trust God to be good to his word, to be good to his promises?
GUEST COLUMN: Fewer laws mean more freedom
The mayor of Glendale, Colo., recently announced the “Year of Freedom,” during which the City Council plans to revoke at least one Glendale statute at every regularly scheduled City Council meeting t…
GUEST COLUMN: Child abuse prevention progress requires full participation of all partners
We all know it; leading the Department of Children and Families is a difficult and thankless job. Front-line jobs in the state’s child welfare system are even tougher.
EDITOR'S DESK: Public input could aid Crestview’s budgeting situation
In today’s edition, we see photos from Mayor David Cadle’s recognition of a police officer and a firefighter for their more than 30 years’ combined service. (See “Public safety officers recognized,” …
FROM THE PULPIT: Let’s avoid major causes of spiritual failure
Hebrews 3:12-4:11 discusses the need for diligence in people who serve God. As Christians, let’s learn the Israelites’ example and not succumb to major causes of spiritual failure.
EDITOR'S DESK: Monday’s school lockdowns worked
Monday, Crestview High School, Bob Sikes Elementary, Northwood Elementary, Davidson Middle School, Richbourg School and Emerald Coast Career Institute were on lockdown.
FROM THE PULPIT: Determining children’s age of accountability
What is the age of accountability? That depends largely on the child’s household.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Low library budget ‘unsustainable’
Dear editor,
Government is tasked with providing for its citizenry’s public safety and infrastructure needs.