Let’s ‘fall on our knees’ this Christmas
Sheryl BoldtAs a little girl, I spent delightful moments singing about the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. I gazed…
Read MoreDisagreeing without being disagreeable
Washington County NewsMichael Brooks I was rendered speechless—highly unusual for a Baptist preacher. I was in college serving a church in the…
Read MoreThe magic Christmas doll
Special to the NewsSue Riddle Cronkite Would you believe that way back when there was this tiny little fairy, so tiny you couldn’t…
Read MoreWould you like to sleep through Christmas?
Collin BreauxDanny Tyree It was never as high-profile as “Rudolph” or “Frosty,” but it’s worth noting that the animated special “The…
Read MoreHow to restore the gift of giving
Tom Purcell Here’s an unpleasant holiday statistic: average Americans are giving significantly less to their favorite charities this year than…
Read MoreBiden continues to face political headwinds
Carl Golden Stung by a succession of high profile polls showing President Joe Biden trailing former president Donald Trump among…
Read More‘O’ Little Town’
Caleb Duncan One of the most amazing Christmas hymns is “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” The lyrics are thoughtful, but…
Read MorePrepare to see ‘that’ family member this holiday
You love your family. But truth be told, you’re just not excited about seeing one or two members at your…
Read MoreOur pastor drives a Ford
Michael J. Brooks He was at the time a stem-winding pulpiteer and a denominational leader. He told of an independent…
Read MoreBeekeeping in the Florida Panhandle: beekeeping equipment – part 1
Danny Bost, Central Panhandle Beekeepers Association Like any new hobby, beekeeping can be expensive. There are fancy, high-priced hives marketed…
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