Let’s ‘fall on our knees’ this Christmas
COLLIN BREAUXAs a little girl, I spent delightful moments singing about the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. I gazed…
Read MoreDisagreeing without being disagreeable
Michael Brooks I was rendered speechless—highly unusual for a Baptist preacher. I was in college serving a church in the…
Read MoreWhy chained dogs attack
Recently my sister and her loyal sidekick, Apache visited for Thanksgiving and as always expected a friendly homecoming. This time…
Read MoreThe magic Christmas doll
Sue Riddle Cronkite Would you believe that way back when there was this tiny little fairy, so tiny you couldn’t…
Read MoreWould you like to sleep through Christmas?
Danny Tyree It was never as high-profile as “Rudolph” or “Frosty,” but it’s worth noting that the animated special “The…
Read MoreHow to restore the gift of giving
Tom Purcell Here’s an unpleasant holiday statistic: average Americans are giving significantly less to their favorite charities this year than…
Read MoreBiden continues to face political headwinds
Carl Golden Stung by a succession of high profile polls showing President Joe Biden trailing former president Donald Trump among…
Read More‘O’ Little Town’
Caleb Duncan One of the most amazing Christmas hymns is “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” The lyrics are thoughtful, but…
Read MorePrepare to see ‘that’ family member this holiday
Sheryl Boldt You love your family. But truth be told, you’re just not excited about seeing one or two members…
Read MoreBeekeeping in the Florida Panhandle: beekeeping equipment – part 1
Danny Bost, Central Panhandle Beekeepers Association Like any new hobby, beekeeping can be expensive. There are fancy, high-priced hives marketed…
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