I spent a lot of time over the weekend trying to research relevant storylines related to the Crestview High School and Baker School football teams' big wins Friday night.
It’s hard to determine whet…
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FROM THE PULPIT: Become one of the ‘happy hungry’
Hunger and thirst are our two basic survival needs. However, we must hunger and thirst for righteousness to be truly happy.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Check out the 'North End Zone Sports Report'
As a Gulf Breeze High School senior, my classmates prophesied I would one day replace broadcasting icon Howard Cosell as the great American sweetheart. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figu…
FROM THE PULPIT: Are you willing to be poor in spirit?
In Matthew 5:3, Jesus says, "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: A time for healing
Next Monday would have been my dad, Jim Dickson's, 81st birthday. And a week from today, it will have been three months since he passed away. I still get teary eyed and even find myself sobbing at ti…
FROM THE PULPIT: Bible study, practice help us achieve righteousness
Practicing what we preach truly marks a changed life.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Big numbers for Baker's Thomas
There is little doubt that Baker School tailback D.J. Thomas is enjoying a stellar senior season. Thomas has amassed more than 1,108 yards rushing and scored 19 touchdowns after six weeks of the 2013…
FROM THE PULPIT: The church transcends denominations, methods
In 1 Corinthians 12, the Apostle Paul presents an idea of God’s design for the church: “For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, s…
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: If only I could be cloned
This time of year, I wish I could be cloned so there could be at least three of me. For some of you, the thought of one Randy Dickson is frightening enough, but let's face it, if we could split my mo…
FROM THE PULPIT: Practicing your faith takes courage and discipline
Do you have the courage to follow Jesus Christ?