A super moon, if you didn’t know, is a full moon that occurs when the luminous orb is closest to Earth and thus appears larger than usual.
In case you missed 2017′s only super moon this past Dec. 3…
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Escape into the world of courtroom noir
If you’re looking for an interesting escape during the holiday season, check out my top five courtroom noir movies.
The golden age of film noir was the 1940s and 1950s; however, there was a five-ye…
Reflecting on Christmas, blessings
Another Christmas has passed. Did you take the time to enjoy your family and friends?
Jim, my husband, and I made the time to attend church on Christmas Eve and go to a Candlelight Service. These s…
Shepherds share Jesus’ story
Because it is a supernatural story of God relating to humankind, some people forget the Bible is a book about things that happened to people.
I like to study the characters in the Bible and lea…
What’s in a word? Consider ‘Youthquake’
"Youthquake" arrives. The learned lexicographers at the Oxford English Dictionary have now selected this word as official Word of the Year 2017.
The august organization defines this odd term as, "a…
My ADD Christmas wish list
Editor's Note: Here, guest columnist Ron Hart shares his Christmas wishlist. Items are as follows:
I hope Judge Roy Moore rides away on his horse, "Sassy." It is Christmas, and he can hang arou…
Get ready for Crestview’s Christmas Eve services
It is hard to believe, but Christmas is upon us. In just a few short days we will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
We will also give gifts to show our love for one another and the love that God…
Let every heart prepare Him room
The author of this story is unknown and the tale has been told by many people throughout the years. [Editor’s Note: Perhaps Paul Harvey’s retelling of this tale, titled, "The Man and the Birds," is a…
Call result in Alabama ‘Edith Bunker’s revenge’
In the days just prior to the special election in Alabama, New York Times columnist Howell Raines profiled Odis and Mavinee Bishop, a Greatest Generation couple living in Arley, Alabama, who were spl…
4 tips to avoid those holiday blues
Christmas is the most depressing time of the year for many people. New Year's Eve is another difficult time.
There are lots of reasons why depression and suicide rates soar during these holidays. F…