Category: Church

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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.,…

Mary Madison Contributor Memorial Missionary Baptist Church conducted a powerful, discernible worship service and heartwarming, spirit-filled chair unveiling ceremony on Sunday, June 2, honoring the late Moderator Emeritus Reverend Dr. James Bobby…

When you blow it – I mean, when you really mess up big time – do you hide from God? Sometimes I do. What if, instead of feeling like a failure and…

I didn’t know it at the time, but I grew up in a family with issues. Don’t misunderstand me. My family was and is a loving family, but there were a few…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2023-24 season for the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast wrapped up on Thursday, May 2. For the occasion, the Rotary Club went all out with a gourmet…

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…

Unlike many who retire to a smaller place, I retired to a house on 5.77 acres. Later, we added 3 more acres to our holdings. Fortunately, part of the purchase price of…

Jesus left a perfect existence to live among us in a wicked world. In the face of rejection, threats, and jeers, He healed the sick, preached the gospel and expressed the Father’s…

Burnett Thompson Contributor Casa Bianca Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 152nd anniversary on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. The historic church is built on a rich history that has…

  Breaker Rock Beach VBS St. John’s M.B. Church Ages 0 – 18 June 2 – 7 6 – 9 p.m. (dinner included) Activities: Bible lessons, music, arts, crafts, recreation, games and…

After I battled depression and an eating disorder for more than two decades, many (including mental health professionals) believed I might never get well. My hope was fading. Then the phone rang….

O Henry was found abandoned at a local park in a city where I was ministering. He was such a lovable dog that those who found him didn’t want to send him…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rev. Joretha Sloan and the congregation of Memorial Missionary Baptist Church invite the community to a special worship service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, as…