In Florida, we are so lucky to have access to beautiful beaches and weather.
There are an infinite number of outdoor activities to do. This past week I tried a new one for me, SUP (Stand Up Paddle…
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HOLMES: Change comes to the bathrooms
This is how change happens.
After a lifetime of isolation and silence, someone finds the courage to say what’s bothering them, and someone else says “Hey, that’s my story too.”
Individuals find…
MOLLETTE: This summer, keep trying
I often meet discouraged people. Recently, I talked to a man unemployed after 17 years of stable $80,000 a year pay. He now works a minimum wage job.
I praised him for staying active, being employ…
HELMS: Old Testament foreshadows Christ’s coming
In the book of the Exodus, God chose a unique way to lead the children of Israel to the promised land.
He used a cloud by day, and a pillar of fire by night. When God desired to speak to Moses, H…
HART: 8 notable moments in recent history
There are so many things going on. Since I am on vacation, I’ll summarize:
●Obama tried to celebrate the fifth anniversary of his "legacy," Obamacare. His staff brought him a rich white chocola…
YOUNG: Summer's the best time to take hunter safety course
TALLAHASSEE — With summer comes so many great fishing opportunities that it’s hard to even think about hunting. But if you’re age 16 to 41 and haven’t completed the state’s hunter safety course requi…
BROADHEAD: God made the world to be enjoyed by humanity
Many years ago when I was in college, I decided to drive home for an extended weekend. It was a four-hour drive mostly on I-95, so it was a relatively easy drive.
As I was nearing the Titusville a…
HELMS: What it might be like on the other side
Memorial Day has occurred, and I did not notice the time was slipping away.
One of the toughest times in life is when you, as a pastor or friend, have to find the right words of comfort when brave…
SHANKLIN: Talk to your adult children about smart financial moves
If you have children who are finishing college or embarking on their first full-time job, you obviously want them to get off to a good start in their adult and working lives.
And by virtue of your…
TIU: Tips to protect Okaloosa and Walton's sea turtles
Florida has the highest number of sea turtles of any state in the continental U.S. Three species — loggerhead, green and leatherback turtles — are common here.
However, the Federal Endangered Sp…