Bill Tinsley: Jesus Christ goes beyond religion
A young friend wrote on his Facebook page, “Religion is still the opiate of the masses.” He got some interesting responses. One person agreed with him. Another wrote, “It can’t be. If it was, I would...
View ArticleWords that scorch the pages of the Bible
He knelt in prayer for hours.This Godly man is the commander of his nation. He isn’t alone, the country’s leaders kneel with him. It seems they’ve started a war and have just lost a strategic battle....
View ArticleMichele Lister Waltz
Michele Lister Waltz, 52, died peacefully at her home in Port St. Joe on February 12, following a courageous two-and-one-half year battle with brain cancer. Michele was born in Panama City on September...
View ArticleDo we automatically go to heaven? (A modern parable)
Tim McConnell, the hospice chaplain, lowered the bedside rails so he could lean in closer.“I’m not ready to die.” Dale gripped the minister’s arm. “I wish I could know definitely for sure that I’m...
View ArticleKaren Louise McVey Taylor
Karen Louise McVey Taylor, resident of Howard Creek, fought the good fight and finished the race on February 10, 2020. She was a very loving and caring wife and mother. She is survived by her husband...
View ArticleAsk Pastor Adrienne: I’ve lost that prayerful feeling
Q: Dear Pastor,Disciplined prayer is a struggle for me lately. How can I get going again?A: You are not alone. All of us go through seasons in our relationships, even with God.One thing is for sure:...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Has the generation gap become an abyss?
The term “generation gap” came into use in the 1960s, as both young and old people recognized basic generational differences in outlook, aspirations and values. Acknowledging that there were...
View ArticleBill Tinsley: Lessons from Buddy: Why God loves you
I started writing these faith columns in the fall of 2009. A friend had purchased a few local newspapers and wanted a free faith column he could provide to his readers. The distribution has grown to...
View ArticleSome things in life have great power over us
She stared at the envelope and the familiar handwriting, then dissolved into tears.Her son had died on his way to college—far from his hometown in the South. A tragic accident. They’d just buried him,...
View ArticleWhat if all kindness disappeared?
You’re angry. He’s angry. What’s new? Come to think of it, it’s been a long time since you’ve enjoyed each other’s company.How long has it been since you’ve really laughed with your spouse? You can...
View ArticleAsk Pastor Adrienne: Is pornography in the Bible?
Q: Dear Pastor,What does the Bible say about pornography?A: The exact word is not found in scripture. But don’t think for a second that mankind didn’t fashion for itself numerous outlets for...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Didn’t see that coming: Living with uncertainty
In over a hundred years of Major League Baseball, only 16 men have homered four times in one game. Most of them were power hitters. Twelve of the 16 hit 200 or more career home runs. Nine of them hit...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: Freak paralysis leads to strange discovery
This is how I know God is my pal. In November I had a freak paralysis of my right leg that lasted five hours, documented by doctors at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Milton, Massachusetts. Then my...
View ArticleBill Tinsley: Image and first impressions are often deceiving
As the presidential race heats up, candidates are vying for the best image and a positive first impression. But, historically, image and impressions are often deceiving.Abraham Lincoln was called an...
View ArticleMartha “Jo” Toland Heslin
On February 26, 2020, Martha “Jo” Toland Heslin, daughter of the late Keron and John Toland, and brother of the late Jack Toland, passed away peacefully at the age of 82.Jo was born in Columbia, SC and...
View ArticleMary Kate Anderson
Mary Kate Anderson was born on June 6, 1937. She went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband Julian H. Anderson; son Tim H Anderson; her sisters, Mildred...
View ArticleHershell Boyd Neel
Mr. Hershell Boyd Neel, 81, of Port St. Joe, FL, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Port St. Joe and retired from St. Joe Paper Company. Mr. Neel was a...
View ArticleWard Oakley Richards
Ward Oakley Richards, 80, of Lake Park, Ga. died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Ga. after a long illness.He was born Dec. 5, 1939, in Port St. Joe, Fla., to the late...
View ArticleRae Ellen Floyd
Rae Ellen Floyd, a long time resident of Wewahitchka FL, died Friday the 21st of February at Bay Medical Center after a sudden illness. Rae Ellen was born on the 23rd of April, 1957 in Glendale West...
View ArticleWinning the lost is a win for the nation
His father went to prison.At age 13, Clinton has now found himself also locked up, following in his father’s footsteps. Big and tough, Clinton shows no emotion. I’ve been his lawyer for about a...
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