Category: Church

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…

As summer rolled around each year, I had several things to look forward to. I would have a ridiculous amount of time on my hands, maybe take a short trip or two,…

As my mother approaches her 93rd birthday, I find myself contemplating how she raised me much more often. She didn’t stress over perfection or controlling our every move, but she did have…

As I get older, sleep has a way of surprising me in the creative ways it manages to avoid me. A stiff back and restless legs are the most effective culprits at…

As a kid, the very word “vacation ” would strike wonder in my heart. Each summer, I spent two weeks with my sister, Martha, who lived in St. Augustine, Fla. Obviously, there…

Children are remarkable for their innocent ability to reveal human nature at its best and worst. Something that seems to be common for most kids is a fascination with light. I remember…

One of my first church trips was an adventure out to some nearby woods where we had an old-fashioned night of camping under the stars. We enjoyed deliciously burnt hotdogs and marshmallows,…

I developed legendary fears of all things medical at an early age. The first item to garner my full attention was the tongue depressor wielded by the skillful hands of Dr. Harrison….

Ramsey Sullivan   news@greenepublishing.com Second Harvest of the Big Bend, Inc is actively making sure that people in counties surrounding Tallahassee, including Madison, have an opportunity to feed their families without a…

I have always loved newspapers. In high school, I joined the staff of the school paper in the ninth grade and never left. Well, graduation finally made me relinquish my mighty pen,…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Greenville native Jacob Pitts is a busy man these days. Pitts is a utility minister for Melody Christian Church, in Live Oak. He often preaches on Wednesday nights and…

Ramsey Sullivan   news@greenepublishing.com Not very often do you meet a nine-year-old who can successfully carry a tune, let alone write a song. Emery Ratliff is an exception to this rule and…

We are all creatures of habit and we sometimes get ourselves into ruts that don’t do us any favors. One of those habits for me is watching the news. One evening, I…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Natalie Walker is a sharp-witted 99-year old young lady who has resided in Cherry Lake for over 50 years. She has attended Cherry Lake United Methodist Church for all…

Rick Patrick: rick@greenepublishing.com Desmond Roberson now lives in Valdosta, but he still keeps his Madison County ties fresh. The Madison County High School (MCHS) grad grew up in Madison and began singing…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Ronnie Scarboro has spent much of his 83 years attending Greenville Baptist Church and he got saved at the early age of 13. He is quick to point out…

Fire has always been a source of fascination for me. Anytime I was near a fireplace, I was mesmerized instantly. There’s something magical about the soft glow of a fire, with those…