Many people refer to Jesus as “my” Lord and “my” Savior, as if he is someone we possess. “My” connotes ownership, as if a person owns Jesus, as if he is theirs alone.
Category: opinion
HELMS: How will you respond to the Lord's invitation?
When I got married, there was a lot of financial pressure placed on my wife and me.
HUBBUB: How about roundabouts? Readers weigh in!
Roundabouts are great. The problem is people who don't know how to use them.
Megan Glancy Riggs
EDITOR’S DESK: Discussion on roads brings hope for the future
North Okaloosa County traffic — particularly, how to relieve it — is this week's hot topic.
Commentary: Expanding naloxone access will save thousands of lives
My son, now in his early 20s, has battled addiction since he was 13. His struggle began when he started using a less risky substance, but the addiction progressed over time.
HUBBUB: Mileage tax would hurt Florida's poor
This tax disproportionately affects the poor, as most of them have older cars with poor gas mileage, so they are already paying more to commute.
EDITOR’S DESK: Board games bring a welcome, personal distraction
Growing up, I loved board games. My brother and I played Monopoly as often as we could — my go-to mover was the brass boot — and I loved the narrative of Clue and the buzzer with Taboo.
HUBBUB: A shout-out to Crestview Publix; a bypass is the only option
Publix serves the community
Just wanted to give a shout-out to our Publix and the store manager Tim Bryant.
HELMS: Fight, prevail on your knees
Valor and bravery are words we use to describe an individual who goes beyond their personal fears to make a safer area for all of humanity.
LETTER: Become an everyday hero — support the Red Cross
Dear editor,
It’s Red Cross Month, and we would like to recognize our everyday heroes who reach out to their neighbors in need.