Mar 9, 2016
BROADHEAD: God holds the key to your self-made prison
Say to those with a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.
“Then the eyes of the blind shall be …
Mar 7, 2016
HELMS: How many souls have you helped save?
We need revival in North Okaloosa County. I am not talking about a series of services designed to enhance our emotions and feelings, but rather, real soul searching.
A true refreshing from God can…
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…
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
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 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…
Feb 12, 2016
HELMS: 3 Valentines from God
Not everyone has a sweetheart on Valentine's Day.
That's OK — I know where you can receive a special love letter, straight from the Father himself.
Need a lift? Let's look at some of these phrase…
Feb 5, 2016
HELMS: Be a 'doer,' not a 'hearer'
One group of people that Jesus said would be cast into outer darkness is those of the kingdom.
In the Bible, Matthew 8:12, Jesus had honored a soldier's request to heal a servant. The centurion, wh…
Feb 3, 2016
BROADHEAD: 'The truth is out there' — in Heaven
Certainly, everything you read on the Internet is true. Right?
Everything you read on Facebook and other social media is the truth. Right?
Everything a politician says is the truth. Right?
I th…