Sylvia McKinney Adkison Obituary
Sylvia McKinney Adkison, age 75, of East Point passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 in Tallahassee. Sylvia was born in Columbia, South Carolina, April 20, 1942 to the late Morris Woodrow McKinney and Mary...
View ArticleSimply Faithful: ‘Bread of Angels’ praises Lydia’s struggle
Of all the books I’ve read, historical romance has to be my favorite genre. It reminds me that human relationships are messy — that love is much stronger than a greeting card can capture. And when it’s...
View ArticleShayne Looper: The spiritual myopia pandemic
There are about 97 million myopic people in the U.S., according to the American Optometric Association. I’m one of them. I was fitted for my first pair of corrective lenses in the second grade. Because...
View ArticlePatricia Williams Obituary
Mrs. Patricia Williams, 48, of Port St. Joe, FL went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2017.She is survived by her children: Arthur North, IV, Chazten North and LaTreva Thomas (William);...
View ArticleLanier’s lessons
Many times I have wondered how the human race has put such a vast distance between Man and God. As I look at my own sins, I realize that sin causes the separation which is used by Satan for his...
View ArticleOwner’s manual for life
But for this Book of Grace,I’d fall flat on my face.If not for the one who inspiredit,Woe be unto the human race.All of life’s lessons are in this Book.The reader only has to look.This Book will keep...
View ArticleFather’s Day at Oak Grove Church Daycare
The Oak Grove Church Daycare celebrated Father's day by hosting a Donuts with Dads event. All Fathers and Grandfathers were invited to come out the facility and have breakfast with the children. Over...
View ArticleRonald Wayne Wagner obituary
TSgt (Ret.) Ronald Wayne Wagner, 80, of Port Saint Joe, FL made his earthly transition and experienced his home coming Sunday, June 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: Overcoming labels
Today certain groups have come to mean a form of sickness, depending on who’s slapping on the label: Pro-Trump, anti-Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Christians, Muslims. People are under attack. It’s...
View ArticleSimply Faithful: Add more Bible reading with ‘A Spoonful of Grace’
Ever since I can remember, I wanted to be a parent. I knew it would be rewarding, but I had no idea it would be so humbling — that there would be so much I wanted to teach and so little I knew. That’s...
View ArticleMajesty and mystery of nature celebrated at Lifetree Café
Mankind’s relationship with nature and the human impact on the environment will be explored at 7 p.m. CT Monday, July 3 at Lifetree Café.The program, titled “The Majesty and Mystery of Nature,”...
View ArticlePancake fundraiser for mission work
The Oak Grove Church Missions team invites you to bring the kids to a “Pancake Breakfast” fundraiser this 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. ET Saturday at Sister’s Restaurant on Reid Ave. This is the fourth year...
View ArticleThank you God
Oh, how great God has been to give His son for all our sin.To let His Spirit guide our way,as we live from day to day.Though many times we never see,the things He does for you and me.Many times when...
View ArticleLanier’s lessons
In the confrontation between appollyon and Christian, John Bunyan drew some sharp contrast between God and satan that could be worthy of teaching us some lessons. Christian plainly stated that he was...
View ArticleSimply Faithful: ‘Catching the Wind’ helps author invest in friendships
My fourth — and final — summer book recommendation is one that you’ll want to take to the beach or sit on the porch and read. You might also want to read it in one quick sitting to find out if Daniel...
View ArticleShayne Looper: The politicians stopped inviting us to the dance
For decades, when people spoke or wrote about the intersection of religious belief and political action, it was natural to refer to it in a kind of shorthand, “religion and politics,” with religion...
View ArticleGathers Williams family Card of Thanks
With hearts of thanksgiving, the Family of Patricia Dianne Gathers Williams say, "Thank You" to everyone for the overwhelming expressions of condolence during the sudden loss of our beloved Pat....
View ArticleLanier’s lessons
Jesus in his teaching called the scribes and Pharisees hypocrites and said well did Esaias prophecy of you when he said people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth and honoureth me with their lips...
View ArticleWatch your words
Sticks and stones may break my bones,but words can never hurt me.I heard this many times as a kid,Not knowing how false this could be.The truth is, words can hurt and kill,remember King Ahab and...
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