Sheryl. H Boldt Guest Columnist In these volatile times, I find myself wondering how to manage my fear, anger and sadness over the America my children and grandchildren will inherit. With wars…
Category: Faith & Family
Come and see
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Phillip, who had become a follower of Jesus, runs to Nathanael with the exciting news that they have found the one Moses wrote about, the Messiah. Philip…
Don’t let procrastination steal your year
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist We’re well into the second quarter of this year. Are you on track to meet your work and home goals by the end of 2026? Or have…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: How’s your grass looking?
Mickey Starling Columnist A common experience amongst us humans is the finding of the grass to be greener on the other side of the fence. This seems to be especially true today,…
Department of Education clarifies religious policies in schools
Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Education’s (FDOE) Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas, sent out a letter on Tuesday, March 17, to parents of students regarding religion and prayer…
Macedonia Church offers daily community prayer time
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Macedonia Church has announced that it will be opening its doors daily from 6 to 8 p.m. for prayer time, in accordance with 2nd Chronicles 7:14. This…
It’s not about me
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist I recently came across a story which made me take a new look at my Christian commitment. Clarence Jordan was the founder of the Koinonia Community in…
Special program to honor Dorothy Mae Hightower Plummer
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, May 24, St. Phillip A.M.E. Church will be hosting “A Living Legacy of Faith & Service,” a special program to honor Dorothy Mae Hightower Plummer…
Youth Celebration is April 19
Story Submitted Rev. Diana L. Duhart and the congregation of New Bethel A.M.E. Church invite the community to a Youth Celebration. The special service will take place on Sunday, April 19, at…
Philadelphia A.M.E. has Friends & Family day on April 19
Eddie Gallon, Jr. Contributor Rev. Addie Holt and the Philadelphia A.M.E. Church family extend an invitation to attend our Annual Family and Friends Day. We are excited and grateful to have as…
Do you ever wonder if God gets tired of your constant mess-ups?
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Maybe you’re feeling so discouraged after a recent slide back into sinful behavior that you’ve stopped reading your Bible and praying. Because of this, you’re feeling more…
A butterfly named Thomas
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist We are in the week after Easter. The good news is that Christ is alive. The bad news is how little impact that event is having in…
Forgiveness crushes Tim Allen’s cynicism towards Christianity
Mickey Starling Columnist Comedian Tim Allen, known for his roles in Home Improvement and the “Santa Claus” movies, hasn’t always had a lot to laugh about. At 11 years old, Allen lost…
Learning As I Go: It’s Not a Game
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I watched a precious friend worship Jesus yesterday. Her life hasn’t always been easy. Each week, no matter what troubles are present in her life, her hands…
Tonya Roberts shares faith lessons learned from her students
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The April 2 gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) and featured one of its faculty members, Tonya Roberts, as…
Community-wide celebration began Easter week in Monticello
Story Submitted The annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration was held on Saturday, March 28, on the campus of First Methodist Church of Monticello. The weather was beautiful, and those attending enjoyed the…
Real Men group meets every Wednesday morning
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Men of any Christian denomination are invited to participate in a relatively new weekly gathering called Real Men. The group uses the meeting space at the Chamber…
Easter’s hope begins before the resurrection
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Rightfully so, the focus of Easter is on the resurrection of Christ. For those who surrender their lives to Him, that same resurrection awaits them on that…
Three churches to gather for Easter Sunrise Service
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Mt. Pleasant, Bethel and New Bethel A.M.E. churches invite the public to join them at 6:30 a.m. on April 5 for an Easter Sunrise Service. This event…
Springfield A.M.E. announces Good Friday service
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Ministers’ Conference presents a Good Friday service on April 3 at 7 p.m., hosted by Pastor Annerane F. Wineglass and the congregation of Springfield…