I was born in Southcentral Florida, really on the edge of the Everglades, in the spring of 1948. At that time, the Sunshine State was much different than today. There were less…
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The Game of Life: College Edition Surrender
I am extremely blessed to have such an amazing church that I attend here in Pensacola. This week’s message was one of the best since I have been here and I wanted…
Ponderings: Perspective
Last week, my sister and my niece came to visit me from their home in Washington State. My sister lives a very busy and productive life, much like I do, and time…
Want to experience ultimate fulfillment?
How many years does the average person live on earth? How many years do they live in heaven or hell? Do these back-to-back questions give you pause? Do they make you consider…
Passing Parade: We are in this together
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist In the Spring of 1950, a small group of Americans unveiled an organization, the “Crusade for Freedom,” to “arouse private citizens of these united States to take…
The Game of Life: College Edition New relations
In prior articles, I have mentioned allowing yourself to explore new opportunities, places and people. Today, I would like to harp on the people aspect of that idea. Personally, I tend to…
It’s Pumpkin Patch time!
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Church of God is pleased to announce that their front yard has again been transformed into a beautiful pumpkin patch, loaded with over 1,127 pumpkins of many…
National Security: Hispania
A rapidly growing demographic in the United States is our Hispanic population. Several years ago, it exceeded African-Americans as our nation’s largest minority. It is especially large thanks to the number of…
From the sunny side: Booger movies
One of the many reasons I love this time of year is the fact that you can always see plenty of old scary movies on TV. I sometimes laughingly call them “booger…
Learning As I Go: So much stuff
I couldn’t believe how different her yard looked. Granny loved plants and let them grow large, often taking over whole sections of her property. The view from the back porch seemed clean…
The Game of Life: College Edition Centered
Being centered in life is a goal that everyone wants to achieve, yet don’t exactly know how to do so. This Sunday, the message taught in my church was based around what…
A great way to show appreciation for our pastors
Would your church survive without your pastor? How would it change your community if your pastor was no longer there? What kind of impact do they have on your family? On you?…
Passing Parade: Virginia’s story
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist There’s a lot of stuff going on, unheard of things, even from just 10 years ago. Like learning about, and cutting off, body parts, to become someone…
National Security: Inflation…again
With the election fast approaching in six weeks, it is time to talk about inflation again (last written about in late August – Inflation Reduction Act). This is the number one voter…
Passing Parade: Keep Florida open
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Can a state senator in Florida influence a Fed-induced recession? Of course the Fed means the Federal Reserve, in Washington City, and the state senate is, of…
Learning As I Go: Watching the wound heal
Blood dripped out immediately. I felt no pain, but my arm was obviously in shock. My shirt was covered in saw dust from sanding the staircase in the new house, so I…
From the sunny side: Birthdays
I had a good friend who would begin announcing the number of shopping days remaining until his birthday about a month from the event. I always thought was rather humorous and have…
National Security: Sanctuary
The first definition of “sanctuary” is a place of worship; the most holy place in a church or synagogue. At St. Mary’s, we refer to the church proper as the sanctuary made…
Celebrating Grandparents Day: A plea for inter-generational connections
Please join me in celebrating Grandparent’s Day this Sunday to honor the great contributions our elders make to our families and communities. As you know, children are remarkably perceptive. Their eyes ever…
Learning As I Go: Your life matters
I’ll never forget the conversation I had with a lady at a writing conference. I asked her why she was there. Her response: “I chose to live.” She was married and had…