Through my military assignments I have been called upon to deliver deployment ceremony invocations, as well as thanksgiving prayers at homecoming celebrations for particular returning army units. The homecoming events are very special. Newspapers, television stations, and families get tremendously excited, and for good reason. The bells ring, the whistles blow, the […]
Local writer, Susanna Ranae, of Jay, has written a book entitled, In Tune With God: Living by the Hymns of Faith. It is certain to provide comfort and encouragement to all believers in their daily walk. This is Susanna’s second book, following her testimonial of perseverance and praise, Susanna’s Psalm. You may purchase a copy […]
This is the time of year when crops are being planted and gardens are being cultivated. The plowing and the fertilizing are faithfully done with the hopeful expectation there will be a great harvest. All the elements of successful agricultural planning doesn’t happen automatically. There’s a marked intelligence that is brought to bear […]
VBS at Cornerstone Christian Church is June 19-23 for ages 4 – 12. Registration starts at 5:30 pm nightly. VBS is from 6 – 8:30 pm.A meal will be served each night. Please let your child join us for a fun-filled week while we “Discover the God of the Universe”! Please contact 850-512-6379 if transportation […]
Cobbtown Holiness Church will host VBS, Campin’ Out – Getting S’more of Jesus, July 19-21 from 6pm-8 pm for ages 5-12. A light meal will be provided each night. Church address is 4700 Greenwood Rd. Jay, FL 32565 Come have fun with us as we learn that Jesus is the Light! You have the option to […]
Many years ago I entered the so-called “real world” of professional employment. I was fresh out of graduate school and hired as a director of a YMCA in a small Alabama town. Attending a leadership and certification conference was the first directive given to me by my supervisor. This program school was held […]
American Country music singer and songwriter Joey Feek was a loving, faithful, Christian woman with many talents. She passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer. I heard her in an interview four months before her death where she said, “When the doctors told me how bad it was and that my cancer […]
Our nation recognized the 66th National Day of Prayer on May 4, 2017. The faithful who ardently believe in the power of prayer took to community and local gatherings as a way to give emphasis to this important part of the Christian faith. How committed are you to a viable life of prayer? […]
I once read the story about a preacher who was traveling across the countryside with a friend that was in the business field. At one of their many stops the businessman took out a New Testament that was neatly packed away in his briefcase. It was very worn and he opened it and […]
I once had the humbling opportunity to lead a worship service (chapel) for a group of military service member’s just weeks before they were to deploy to a foreign country. I had served as their chaplain for a 3-week training rotation at the National Training Center (NTC). Many of the Soldiers were tired […]
