Looper column: While we were looking elsewhere
In late January, the U.S. had its first confirmed coronavirus case. Though the coronavirus was in the news, it seemed far away, like the SARS outbreak in 2003 or the Ebola epidemic that began in 2013....
View ArticleTinsley column: Our moral drift and the way back
Columns share an author’s personal perspective.*****Five years ago I wrote about Sandra Bland, a 28-year-old black woman who changed lanes in Waller County, Texas to allow an approaching patrol car to...
View ArticleJerry Campbell
Mr. Jerry Campbell, age 71, of Slocomb, AL formerly of Graceville, Florida went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2020 in Beverly, MA.He is survived by her sisters and brothers: Myra Harris and...
View ArticleCarolyn Fay Adams Patrick
Carolyn Fay Adams Patrick, 85, loving wife and mother of three children, died on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Blountstown, FL after a lengthy illness.Ms. Faye was born in Blountstown, Florida to James...
View ArticleJames Harley Ward, Jr.
James Harley Ward, Jr., 55 of Wewahitchka FL, passed away surrounded by love in the comfort of his home on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Harley was born May 7, 1965 in Port St. Joe, FL. Harley was employed...
View ArticleMark Anthony Pittman
Mr. Mark Anthony Pittman, age 58, of Jacob City, Florida departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida.He was preceded in death by his father,...
View ArticleIda M. Daniels
Mrs. Ida M. Daniels, age 93, of Bascom, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her residence with her family at her bedside.She was the first born of seven to Perry Paramore...
View ArticleAlvin Banks
Alvin Banks went home to be with the Lord May 31, 2020. Alvin was known for his awesome gardening skills and fixing lawnmowers. He never met a stranger and everybody who met him loved him. He oystered,...
View ArticleShep Gonzalez
Born February 18, 1948 Passed on May 31, 2020Francis Sheppard Gonzalez, Jr., Shep to all who knew him passed away May 31, 2020 at his home on Cape San Blas. Shep loved fishing along the beach and in...
View ArticleIs it time to break ties?
Are you hanging out with people who offer bad advice, invite you to go to questionable places, or make fun of ideas you hold sacred?Do you wish you had the courage to break ties with them?If you’re...
View ArticleStandring column: Unity despite chaos: Diversity is changing America for the...
Columns share an author’s personal perspective.*****Randolph, Massachusetts resident Dennis Grimes, 72, is African-American and a former Winthrop police officer. Today, he sees younger generations of...
View ArticleIn Good Faith column: The language of the unheard
Columns share an author’s personal perspective.*****Last week, as part of a year-long parish program on race and racism at our predominantly white church, one of the facilitators, a beloved...
View ArticleAsk Pastor Adrienne column: Trinity or not: saved either way?
Dear Pastor,Some people don’t believe in the Trinity, but embrace Christ. What does God do with that?A: He grieves. There is no part of our triune God we aren’t meant to experience and enjoy here on...
View ArticleLooper column: Prejudice: Going after the root
Columns share an author’s personal perspective.***** When enough people care enough about prejudice, when concern reaches critical mass, action is taken. This usually means that legislation is passed...
View ArticleTinsley column: Prayer perspective
Columns share an author’s personal perspective.*****Perhaps you have heard the story of the church that was incensed because a local bar opened across the street. Knowing nothing else to do, the church...
View ArticleGetting our lives and emotions on track
Your mind is racing. It won’t be long before your boss finds out you’re not as experienced as your resume stated. Or you’re on the verge of calling it quits. Your depression is taking a toll on you,...
View ArticleLet all you do be done with love
It brought fire to my eyes.A 13-year-old black teenager I represented told me a guard at his juvenile detention center had called him the N-word. This was before there was an official ban, but the...
View ArticleWard family Card of Thanks
The family of Harley Ward would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during the loss of our loved one. To all who supported us with prayers, food, gifts, flowers and cards you...
View ArticleIn seek of normalcy
For weeks it has been church by video for many congregations in the community as social distancing guidelines established by state and federal authorities took a dim view of large gatherings. But as...
View ArticleAsk Pastor Adrienne column: The dead rising
Dear Pastor,I know that the people dead in Christ will be called up first. When will the other dead people rise?A: The topic of death is on our minds lately. I’ve received numerous questions about...
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