Bill Tinsley: Christmas season reveals the condition of our soul
We don’t talk much about the soul. Other generations did, but not ours. We are far more focused on our bodies and our money. This is apparent in our approach to Christmas with our lists of what we want...
View ArticleAsk Pastor Adrienne: The Elf on the Shelf: Friend or fiend?
Q: Dear Pastor,We’re not big “Santa people” at our house; we focus on St. Nicholas instead. Now my kid’s school is talking up the Elf on the Shelf. What is your opinion on the elf before we bring him...
View ArticleBig Polly thought wrong
Twenty-four fingers and toes.It sounds grotesque. A person with 24 fingers and toes.But watch videos of polydactyls, as they're called, and you won't notice the extra digits. Seriously. Their hands and...
View ArticlePamela Parker Lawrence
December 31, 1957 - November 26, 2019Mrs. Pamela Ann Parker Lawrence of Port St. Joe, FL (and more recently Eufaula, AL) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving...
View ArticleAmelia Ernestine (Tina) Durant Cross
Amelia Ernestine (Tina) Durant Cross, of Tallahassee, died Saturday, November 23, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Tina was born at home to Helen Livingston Durant and Willie Lyman Durant on June 12,...
View ArticleBay Area Choral Society gears up for winter concerts
The Bay Area Choral Society is preparing for their upcoming winter concerts, “Sing We Now of Christmas”. The Bay Area Choral society is supported by the Ilse Newell Fund for Performing Arts.Since its...
View ArticleSusan H. Julian
Mrs. Susan H. Julian of Port St. Joe, FL (formerly of Albany, GA) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, surrounded by her loving husband and son. Susan was born in Albany, Georgia on...
View ArticleJan Peterson Scarborough
Jan Peterson Scarborough, 61, of 15542 Cedar Springs Road, Blakely, GA. passed away Monday morning, Dec. 2, 2019 at her residence. Her funeral was held Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the First...
View ArticleTwo words that can change how we pray for our husbands
Have you begun praying for your husband and gotten sidetracked into telling God all the ways he irritates you?Before you know it, rather than standing in the gap for your spouse, you’re sitting in...
View ArticleWilliam Shelton “Billy” Quarles
William Shelton “Billy” Quarles, 87, of Port St. Joe, Florida, much loved father of William S. “Biff” Quarles (Carol) of Tallahassee, Florida, Susan Quarles Harmon (T. Craig) of Richmond, Virginia, and...
View ArticleTerry Dennis Faircloth
Terry Dennis Faircloth, 69, of Eastpoint, was a lifelong resident of Franklin County. He was born on June 15, 1950 to Jesse and Jewel Faircloth and was the youngest of five children. The sun set on his...
View ArticleMovie on the lawn
First Baptist Church of Port St. Joe will host a movie on the lawn following the Christmas parade on Saturday.The movie, “The Star: The Story of the First Christmas,” will begin at 7 p.m. after the...
View ArticleShayne Looper: The wisdom of humility and the humility of wisdom
The great English New Testament scholar F. F. Bruce counseled his readers to avoid being dogmatic about issues. If one is right, he pointed out, dogmatically defending one’s position does not make it...
View ArticleBill Tinsley: Another ‘Star Wars’ Christmas
“Star Wars” is back for Christmas. This week, Dec. 20, the final episode, “The Rise of Skywalker,” hits the theaters. McDonalds Happy Meals are stuffed with “Star Wars” holograms of Yoda, R2D2, C3PO,...
View ArticleJudy Arline Bright
Judy Arline Bright born October 19, 1957 passed away December 4, 2019 in Colquitt, GA. She was 62 years old, born in Wewahitchka to the late Edward Bright and Louise Jones. Judy worked as an Elderly...
View ArticleJoyce Gay
Ms. Joyce Gay, 83, of Oak Grove, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2019 at her home.Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, she had been a long time resident of Atlanta before moving here with her...
View ArticleKarenn Bozarth Lee
Karenn Bozarth Lee, 69, of Pensacola, FL went to be home with the Lord Sunday, December 8, 2019. She was born January 4, 1950 in Manilla, Arkansas.Karenn attended Manila High School and worked in...
View ArticleAlexander Adam “Alex” Broxton
Coach Alexander Adam “Alex” Broxton, age 43, of Marianna, Florida, formerly of Graceville, FL went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 13, 2019 in Marianna.He was preceded in death by his...
View ArticleHow would understanding God's love change your Christmas?
How would it soften your grief if you better understood God’s love? How could a fuller grasp of God’s love for you in the midst of all your circumstances change your holiday season?If this is your...
View ArticleBilly C. Quinn, Sr.
Billy C. Quinn, Sr. passed on to his heavenly father on Thursday, December 12, 2019, in the comfort of his home. Home-Going services will be held Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Body of Christ...
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