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The gracious hand of God
After church one Sunday, I was putting my oldest daughter in the car seat and set my laptop on the roof of the car as I buckled her in. Unfortunately, I then…
Facts we need to face
Jack Webb, in his low-key tough-guy approach in portraying Los Angeles police sergeant, Joe Friday, became an American cult hero. His authorized biography is titled “Just the Facts, Ma’am” after his character’s…
What is it like being a pastor or a pastor’s wife?
What is it like to walk in your pastors’ shoes? Does being your pastor bring them joy? Or does it make them groan? Hebrews 13:17 (ESV) says, “Obey your leaders and submit to…
Who do you believe?
When my son was younger, he learned how to cleverly wind my husband into a frenzy. He knew what buttons to push, the information to present, and how to remain believable in…
Harvest Festival this Saturday
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Wacissa Christian Church will be hosting a Harvest Festival. There will be food, games, and prizes galore…
How is it with your soul?
John Wesley was an English minister, theologian, and evangelist who was a leader of a revival movement within the Church of England known as Methodism. The small group meetings he founded became…
Local preacher embarks on mission in Ghana
Contributor Nathan Peeler, local preacher at the Monticello Church of Christ, embarked on a journey of the spiritual kind last summer—a mission to Ghana. Peeler has been a preacher at the Monticello…
Has your world suddenly changed?
Are you experiencing a crisis? Do you feel as if your life will never be the same? If we haven’t personally lost a job or are financially underwater, we likely know someone…
Elizabeth Baptist Church 193rd Homecoming is Sunday, Oct. 20
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Elizabeth Baptist Church was founded in 1831 and has a long history of sharing the Christian faith in Jefferson County to this day. Pastor Glenn Canup and…
Elizabeth Baptist Church hosts MFBA Annual Celebration
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The Middle Florida Baptist Association’s 125th Annual Celebration will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, at Elizabeth Baptist Church, in Monticello. Former Florida Baptist Convention Executive director Tommy…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Let the Son shine in
As a kid that grew up without internet, cellphones or satellite television, I spent most of my time outdoors. In North Florida, that brings its own adventure, since the bright sunshine on…
How you livin’?
My husband, Bert, loves to greet people with a huge smile and a cheerful, “How you livin’?” His question (although perhaps a bit grammatically incorrect) is a great one for us to…
Make a choice
Friends, life is too much of a gift to always be sullen and discontent. Especially around election season, how often do we find ourselves in a constant state of unrest? Perhaps, we…
God uses cracked pots
Many of us are familiar with the nursery rhyme: “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men, couldn’t put…
Transforming Life Church to host “Holy of Holies” worship experience
Transforming Life Church Contributor On Oct. 11-13, Transforming Life Church will host an immersive worship experience presented by the Holy of Holies Ministry. The entire community is invited to learn and experience…
The sort of person I want to be
What sort of person would you like to be? Is there any room for improvement? Do you have a mental picture of the person you would like to be? In the Bible,…
Are you ready to stop backsliding?
You thought gambling was fun until the day you couldn’t stop. Or, you know it’s wrong to cheat on your schoolwork, but you tell yourself you don’t have a choice. Or, every…
Blessing of our offspring
Today, Wednesday, Sept. 25, is National Daughter’s Day. National Daughter’s Day is a celebration of the unique bond between daughters and their families. On this special occasion, families are encouraged to honor…
Prison ministry baptizes 13 men
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Thirteen inmates at the Jefferson County Jail participated in a baptism service on Thursday, Sept. 19, as a result of the prison ministry jointly run by Pastor…
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