Those were the days! We could eat like a horse and not look like one. All of the school teachers were older than us. Professional athletes were about the age of our…
Category: Church
Freedom from depression is possible … even for you
Have years of depression caused you to believe God no longer has a purpose for you? Are you convinced your dreams of success will never come true? Do you fear you’ll never…
In God We Trust?
So, what do you think? Should we manufacture money that doesn’t really exist in order to buy up debts, stimulate banks to lend, and jumpstart our economy? Or do we tighten our…
Restoration Revival to take place Aug. 5-7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Welaunee Missionary Baptist Church and Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church are presenting a Restoration Revival beginning Monday, Aug. 5, and continuing through Wednesday, Aug. 7. The community…
Local sisters celebrate their first childrens’ book with book signing
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. A local author and a local illustrator celebrated last week their achievement of publishing their first children’s book. 15-year-old Belle Burrell and 17-year-old Zoe Burrell celebrated their…
Free health clinic on Aug. 6
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisby Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
A gift we can give ourselves
Are you in a good place in your relationship with your spouse, children, siblings and neighbors? Or do you make poor choices that affect these relationships? Are these same bad decisions affecting…
A political comeback
I never promoted politics from the pulpit, but I do take a stand for moral and spiritual issues as a Christ follower. Integrity is something I value greatly as a person and…
Shut the door!
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,…
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…