The soldier's famous words of faith
When he awoke on Friday morning, the man could not have known what the day would bring.We’re certain he was a strong, disciplined soldier; he’d joined one of the most powerful armies in the world and...
View ArticleWalter L. Ford
Mr. Walter L. Ford, Jr., age 88 of Panama City, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in Panama City, FL.He retired from the Bay County School System, principal of Rosenwald...
View ArticleCelestine Harvey
Mrs. Celestine Harvey of Port St. Joe, Florida answered the call of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center in Panama City, Florida.Chapter 5 of the...
View ArticleRuth Wilson Hauge
Ruth Wilson Hauge, 88, of Port St. Joe, Florida, formerly of Sittville, NY, April 7, 1931-March 29,2020.Heaven has received a beautiful angel. Ruth Hauge, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great...
View ArticleStandring column: Overcoming busyness, guilt and helplessness
Columns share an author’s personal perspective.*****Are we defined by busyness? The pandemic forces a standstill, making us feel helpless. We Americans multitask: family, career, volunteerism; just...
View ArticleAsk Pastor Adrienne column: Jesus volunteered
Dear Pastor,The Bible says that Jesus laid down his own life. Isn’t that like suicide?A: I understand why you would think that way. The subject of Christ’s voluntary demise is not discussed enough, in...
View ArticleLooper column: Oddest things Jesus ever said: The top four
I’ve been thinking about the oddest things Jesus ever said, the ones his first hearers thought crazy. One could make a case for quite a few of them: “If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out...
View ArticleEaster services to be held online; clergy reflect on keeping the faith faithful
For the first time ever, congregations will celebrate Easter at home, and likely watching the service streamed online.
View ArticleDeFuniak man's mission: to build crosses for area churches
“Some churches say, ‘We can’t afford it right now.’ We have to explain there’s no charge, it’s a gift.”
View ArticleTinsley column: Howling to encourage each other
A few nights ago, on a beautiful evening in Colorado, we opened our windows to a refreshing breeze of mountain air. We listened to the stillness, interrupted by the distinct sounds of howling. We...
View ArticleMaydell David Mouton
December 17, 1939 – April 11, 2020On this beautiful day of April 11, 2020 Maydell David Mouton was surrounded by angels and taken home by the hands of Jesus. She was born in Louisiana. When she met the...
View ArticleCarrie Lucille Pierce
Carrie Lucille Pierce, 85, of Panama City, FL passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at SeagrassVillage Memory Care Center. She was born in Crossville, TN to Arthur and Lola Bolin onFebruary 4, 1935. Known...
View ArticleThe life we live after death
When we invest our time and skills at our jobs, we expect fair wages at the end of the pay period. What about the hours and energy we invest in our sins? Do we expect a fair wage for this, too?When...
View ArticleAsk Pastor Adrienne column: Bible study for nonreaders
Dear Pastor,My church is emphasizing personal Bible study during canceled services. I’m not a reader. What do I do?A: Your plight is shared by many people. I understand the difficulty and assure you...
View ArticleIn Good Faith column: The accidental televangelist
Columns share an author’s personal perspective.*****I never thought I’d say this but … I’ve become a televangelist. On Sunday mornings I preach into the lens of a video camera, encouraging my online...
View ArticleTinsley column: Persistence during COVID-19
Some of you will remember that we adopted Buddy, a tricolor corgi, 11 years ago after he was found starving on the streets of Fort Worth. I wrote his story for my grandkids, “just the way Buddy told it...
View ArticleCecil Ewell Harrison
Mr. Cecil Ewell Harrison, 89, of Port Saint Joe, FL, died April 18, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary; two sons, Tony and Ewell; brother, Virgil; and numerous cousins, nieces, and...
View ArticleMay Dell David Mouton
December 17, 1939 – April 11, 2020On the beautiful day of April 11, 2020, May Dell David Mouton, a resident of Eufaula, Alabama, was surrounded by angels and taken home by the hands of Jesus. May Dell...
View ArticleMarie Cannon Copeland
Marie Cannon Copeland passed away on March 29, 2020. She was born on May 26, 1929, in Southport, FL to the late Charlie Cannon and to the late Stella Cannon. The family had a private service at Laurel...
View ArticleRicardo Filmore
Ricardo Montez Filmore, 37, transitioned Thurs. April 2, in Orlando. Private graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Port St. Joe. Visitation/viewing will be from...
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