Marlene Joan Harris Obituary
Marlene Joan Harris, 84, passed away on January 16, 2018 in Cumming, GA.Born in Warsaw, IN on October 14, 1933, Marlene is the daughter of Samuel and Ruth Helminger. As a devout Catholic, Marlene...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Let conscience be your guide?
The U.S. Department of the Treasury maintains three gift funds, one of which is known as the “Conscience Fund,” established in 1811. The name stuck after the Civil War when a former Army quartermaster...
View ArticleSexual misconduct scandals discussed at Lifetree Café
The program—titled “In the News: Sexual Misconduct”—provides an opportunity for participants to discuss the recent avalanche of sexual misconduct accusations.
View ArticleMsg. Roy Dean Flowers Obituary
On February 2, 2018 Msg. Roy Dean Flowers departed his earthly home. No more PCS or TDY his duty is finished. Roy retired from the United States Army with 24 years of service, he served during the...
View ArticleSt. James the Apostle Episcopal Church “Good Book Club”
St. James joins dozens of organizations already partnering with Forward Movement on The Good Book Club
View ArticleJames Raymond Heath, Jr. Obituary
James Raymond Heath, Jr., 50, of Port St. Joe passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018.James was born in Port St. Joe, FL on July 10, 1967 to James Raymond Heath, Sr. and Betty (Dees) Heath. James...
View ArticleEdna L. Hoover Obituary
Mrs. Edna L. Hoover quietly departed this life to start her new one in Heaven on January 31, 2018.She was born to the late Perry and Frances Ludlam on April 3, 1944 in Columbus, GA.She was united in...
View ArticleIn Good Faith: Vintage clothing
There’s vintage and then there’s vintage. There’s poking around the Goodwill Store in search of the perfect wide-collared, 1970s brown polyester shirt for your Les Nesman from “WKRP in Cincinnati”...
View ArticleSusan Sparks: World peace through pulled pork
I hail from a state that offers a no-fail plan for world peace. It’s not from politicians or pundits, peaceniks or pedagogues. No, my friends, the secret lies in how the people of North Carolina have...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: Valentine’s Day: An evolution from martyrdom and...
Valentine’s Day is romance in a heart-shaped candy box. Our annual day of love is a huge leap from its historical origins: Drunken Roman fertility rites and Christian martyrdom.How did lace-edged cards...
View ArticleShayne Looper: The strange history of Valentine’s Day
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. The pressure is on. Forget to buy a gift, and you might be in the doghouse. Forget to send a card, and you’ll be lucky to get the doghouse key.I almost always remember to...
View ArticlePurpose and divine intervention explored at Lifetree Café
Features a filmed interview with Operation Baby Lift volunteer LeAnn Thieman
View ArticleRalph Pittman Obituary
Ralph Pittman, 91, passed away February 10, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Port Saint Joe, FL. He was born on February 19, 1926 in Perry, Florida. He came to Port Saint Joe in 1956 and went to work...
View ArticleA Christian’s mission
If Jesus is your savior, let’s honor Him today.Our mission as a Christian is to show the lost the way.His mission on earth was to die for us all.Lately He has sent a message or 2, but not all are...
View ArticleJames Conrad Dietz, Jr. Obituary
James “Jim” Conrad Dietz, Jr, a long-time resident of Wewahitchka, FL, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the age of 75. He was born on October 17, 1942 in Manchester, CT where he and his...
View ArticleSt. James the Apostle Episcopal Church “Good Book Club”
St. James is pleased to join The Good Book Club, a church-wide program that invites all Episcopalians to read Luke and Acts during Lent-Easter 2018. Participants in The Good Book Club will begin...
View ArticleJackie A. Moore Obituary
Jackie A. Moore, 78, of Port St. Joe, FL died Thursday, February 8, 2018 at her home.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Douglas, AL.Jackie was born November 19, 1939 in Horton, AL...
View ArticleShayne Looper: The key to the good life
The good life is all about good relationships. Our most serious problems and our greatest accomplishments involve relationships. Studies have repeatedly shown that good relationships contribute more to...
View ArticleSusan Sparks: You can’t love your neighbor when you’re ‘hangry’
A biscuit almost destroyed my marriage. In my defense, it was not just any biscuit. It was a fluffy lard and butter biscuit at the H & H restaurant in Macon, Georgia. To be clear, you don’t order...
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