Our recent temperatures reminded me of how much I appreciate air conditioning. They also caused me to ponder how I survived growing up without it. Yes, air conditioning existed during my childhood,…
Category: Church
Explore the Ark at the Ark Encounter
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Surely, you’ve heard the story of Noah and his ark and how he gathered two of each species of animals known to man at the time, before…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Teen Center Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6 – 16 June 3 – July 26 Activities: Have fun with indoor/outdoor games and field trips every other Friday. Cost: $25 for…
Join me in praying for America, once again
I love America. I know you do too. I wonder, though, if we, as a nation, have become too independent. This July 4, as we think about how much our nation needs…
Dare to be a Barnabas
The truth is, just about every person alive needs encouragement. We all need to have people around us who believe in us and call forth the best from us. We all thrive…
Two from Monticello attend Patriot Academy Leadership Congress
Bill Snyder Patriot Academy Volunteer The Patriot Academy Leadership Congress is for young leaders, ages 16 to 25, in the Florida Capitol for three days each June. Participants assume the role of…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Teen Center Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6 – 16 June 3 – July 26 Activities: Have fun with indoor/outdoor games and field trips every other Friday. Cost: $25 for…
God wants to set you free from secret sins
Do you have a trustworthy person or a small group of people with whom you can transparently share your struggles? Or is the thought of being accountable regarding your choices (especially your…
Dog Days of Summer
According to the 2024 Farmer’s Almanac, we are in the “Dog Days of Summer” (July 3 to August 11). The term “Dog Days” traditionally refers to a period of particularly hot and…
Christian response to racial problems
With racial tension so high in America Christians should ask themselves how we should respond to such problems. What does God’s word demand of a Christian when it comes to this subject?…
All in a day’s sneeze
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you ever wondered why people are so quick to say “God bless you” after you sneeze? I felt sure that inquiring minds everywhere were probing this…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Teen Center Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6 – 16 June 3 – July 26 Activities: Have fun with indoor/outdoor games and field trips every other Friday. Cost: $25 for…
Anticipate fireworks
God has made us with two ends: one to sit on and one to think with. Success depends on which one we choose to use when. There are times for planning and…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Don’t stand too close to the edge
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. I developed a taste for mischief early in life. Thanks in part to my older brothers, who were great teachers, though I needed no instructions for how…
Good News convention is July 5-7
Jehovah’s Witnesses Contributor One of the largest organizers of global conventions will once again draw thousands to Jacksonville, Fla. In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV and…
God loves you – unconditionally and without fail
Have you ever been afraid someone you love would stop loving you? Maybe you’re struggling with insecurity. Perhaps you haven’t been very loving yourself. Or maybe it’s been a long time since…
Who doesn’t love a good transformation story?
Seventeen years ago this month, the popular “Transformers” movie came out. Powerful alien robots camouflage themselves as everyday earthly vehicles so they would not be recognized nor stick out on this planet….
Waukeenah Methodist Church concludes VBS
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Waukeenah Methodist Church concluded their Vacation Bible School (VBS) a couple weeks ago with an increased attendance and a donation for a global Christian humanitarian organization. Waukeenah’s…
Lighthouse Christian Center announces event with Clay Dyer
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Lighthouse Christian Center announced they are hosting an event in July with bass angler Clay Dyer. Dyer will be at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Mayo, Fla.,…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Teen Center Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6 – 16 June 3 – July 26 Activities: Have fun with indoor/outdoor games and field trips every other Friday. Cost: $25 for…
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