Category: Church

When I couldn’t find the perfect toy to play with, I turned my attention to whatever insects or creepy crawlers I could find. It never took very long to find a multi-legged…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native, Tara Strickland, released a new single, “My Hope,” on Friday, Jan.1. Strickland is a contemporary Christian artist who also works full-time as an independent contractor, ER Nurse…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com After pastoring in Madison County for about 12 years, six of which were spent at Greenville Baptist Church, Jeff and Janet Bailey have taken their first position away from…

While I tolerated milk and juices while growing up, it was Fanta grape soda that stole my heart. It had such a rich grape flavor that blended well with loads of sugar…

Creativity was the name of the game on weekends around my house. Since I lived in a town that rolled up the sidewalks at 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon, my mind had…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com I never had a negative encounter with Pastor Octavious Tookes. I met him many years ago and I remember being greeted with a big hug and a smile that…

Dona Gilbert news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 5, the ladies of Fellowship Baptist Church came together to host a community tea party. The gala seemed right out of a fairytale. Women from all…

I was born with an allergy to pain. To get me to a doctor or dentist required a great measure of fortitude from my parents. Fortunately, my father shared my inclinations, which…

I’ve always been a fan of westerns. With John Wayne or Clint Eastwood often gracing the big screen, you couldn’t lose. Of course, after one of these guys spurred my imagination, it…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 12, Chris Musgrove will be holding a book signing for his first book, “Journey to My FutureNow.” The book details the unlikely beginning of his student…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Nov. 8, St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their 74th anniversary with a special service that featured singing by Lifesong. The group’s signature lineup of Bryant Thigpen,…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison resident Mark Colvin did not grow up in a wealthy family that had everything in abundance. In fact, his experience was quite the opposite. As a young child,…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Timmy Dyke and others continue the many ramp-building projects that are sponsored by Ability 1st. Ramps continue to go up in Madison and Jefferson Counties. The waiting list in…

Bryant Thigpen   news@greenepublishing.com With Christmas just around the corner, Samaritan’s Purse is collecting shoeboxes filled with goodies to send to needy children all across the world. The national collection week for…

Pastor Steve Jones,  Grace Presbyterian Church Contributor Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 1 Corinthians 11:28 I have a vivid memory…

Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” I love that guy. His mantra for the Green Bay Packers must have stuck in my head as a kid because…

Scary stuff has never been my thing. Movies and books full of spooky and paranormal activity just never seemed entertaining. Though I was good at avoiding these things in the world of…

As I started inching my way out of childhood, I thought it was time to get a haircut and a real job. I mostly skipped the haircut and went straight for the…

Summers at church were rarely boring in my youth group because we were always on the move. We regularly attended conferences and special events. Plus, we had a way of making local…