I send out a daily devotional five days a week to people who have requested it. These devotionals are also listed on my church’s Facebook page.
I have noticed that the most read ones are on the top…
Category: lifestyle
Let's be good readers this summer
We are all busy these days, and while those of us here in Crestview live a slower-paced life than those in New York City or Los Angeles, we still face traffic congestion, work and school deadlines as…
Jeff Shadowens, Simple Faith set gospel concert
CRESTVIEW — Jeff Shadowens and Simple Faith will sing in a gospel concert.
The performance is 7 p.m. June 2 at Red Oak Baptist Church, 904 County Road 180, Baker. A love offering will be received. …
Think before you speak
Maxine, the church gossip and self-appointed authority of the church’s morals, kept sticking her nose in the other members’ private lives. Church members couldn’t stand her activities, but feared her…
Celebrating our mothers
We just celebrated Mother's Day and, in a few weeks, we shall be celebrating Father's Day.
How have your parents shaped your life? Parents shape our lives in many ways: they help us become the adul…
'Growing Fruit in Okaloosa County' lecture set
Master Gardener Marg Stewart, as part of the Okaloosa County Master Gardener Association’s Lecture Series, will present "Growing Fruit in Okaloosa County" on Wednesday, June 21 at the Okaloosa County…
Crestview man releases book, 'I Said, Not Now'
Crestview resident Jeff Janes has released his new book, “I Said, Not Now.”
“I Said, Not Now” tells the story of a young man named Chris Brownstein and his quest to uncover the secrets of his late …
What conservative investing means to older investors
If you're a certain age, or getting close to it, you might hear something like this: "Now that you're older, you need to invest more conservatively." But what exactly does this mean?
For starters, …
Be not afraid — overcome your fears
During World War 2, a military governor met with General George Patton in Sicily. When he praised Patton highly for his courage and bravery, the general is believed to have said, "Sir, I am not a bra…
Podiatrist: Preventive care crucial for foot health
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County residents likely have a number of foot health problems, and a local podiatrist explains the issues and potential causes.
Sean Hodson is a podiatrist who recently finish…