As 2012 ends, it’s time to look back at, what I believe, were the year’s top 10 sports stories.
Category: columns
FROM THE PULPIT: Watch for signs of the Second Coming, not 2013
Frequently, at each Christmas season’s end, I hear people say, “Next year, I’m not going to do all this running around and extra spending. Christmas is getting too exhausting!”
FROM THE PULPIT: Reflecting on Christmas
As we reflect on the Christmas season, consider these awesome truths.
First, God knows us and we are important to him. Remember, God announced His son’s birth to shepherds.
Shepherds were at th…
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Wishing all a wonderful Christmas
It’s early for a Christmas column, but with the holiday less than a week away and Wednesday being my usual column day, today seems the best time to spread Christmas tidings. love Christmas and all th…
FROM THE PULPIT: Preparing for Christmas
When I was growing up in Crestview, we decorated the house inside and out.
Christmas carols bring different tidings to different listeners
CRESTVIEW — Whether it’s “Joy to the World” or “Deck the Halls,” secular or spiritual, Bing Crosby or the Trans-Siberia Orchestra, ’tis the season for Christmas music — and everybody has a favorite.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Changing faces in the Southeastern Conference
I’m starting to sleep better — partially because I’m feeling better physically. Yes, the small steps I’ve already taken to get healthier are starting to pay off. But my ability to sleep again has mor…
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Raiders surprise, Bulldogs disappoint
The Navarre football team will host Gainesville on Friday in the Class 6A semifinals. To say what the Raiders have accomplished under first-year coach Jay Walls is impressive is an understatement. Na…
FROM THE PULPIT: Find happiness in Jesus, not things
One of my favorite stories is about a Navy officer who always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and received commission of the fleet’s newest, proudest ship.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Join me on Team Good Health
I fully expected to be back at work Monday after spending last week relaxing on vacation time. Most of the teams I wanted to win took care of business so I had many reasons to smile. However, whether…