Generally speaking, vulnerability is a good thing. But, there are good ways to accomplish this and there are methods that are the making of nightmares. My most memorable experience was of the…
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Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Flee from Alfred Lee
Though the story described below is factual, Alfred Lee is a fictional name used to protect the identity of any family members of the young man living in Madison. If your name…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: The fight is on
Fighting is not permitted at school but pencils are. So, since most boys in junior high are aspiring gladiators, it made sense for us to create a means of fighting to the…
Andrews updates area churches on Haiti mission
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Tessa Andrews will be speaking in several local churches to provide updates and information about her ministry in Haiti. Andrews teaches at Cite Lumiere Christian School, in…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Beware of elephants in tights
My parents were not big on birthday parties, especially sleepovers. The one sleepover birthday bash I had was enough to last me a lifetime. Anticipation had been building for days and I…
Strickland releases first album
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison native Tara Strickland never set out to make music. The 2007 graduate of Madison County High School (MCHS) was more into sports, playing…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: My Super Bowl
My beloved cousins were always a great source of entertainment, even when we weren’t shooting each other with BB guns. Sometimes, just a game of football was all that was needed to…
Andrews returning to Haiti
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. After spending a year in the impoverished nation of Haiti, Tessa Andrews can’t wait to get back to teaching at the Cite Lumiere Christian School, in Les…
Lovett Ladies Mission continues grandmother’s legacy
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Although Lovett Ladies Mission has only been ministering since 2017, the roots of the organization goes back decades. The group’s founder, Amanda Gillean, grew up in family…
Summer feeding donations needed
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. The summer feeding program that began at the end of May, is doing well and blessing many children who might otherwise be hungry during the…
Cherry Lake United Methodist Church to host praise retreat
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Cherry Lake United Methodist Church invites you to join them for a summer praise retreat, on Friday, June 21, to Sunday, June 23. Friday service…
Through life’s pitfalls, Hughey celebrates recovery
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Tim Hughey grew up in Madison and believed his life was just fine. Exposure to alcohol, marijuana and pornography was common for a kid growing up in…
Hopewell Baptist Church welcomes new pastor
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Hopewell Baptist Church celebrated Easter on Sunday, April 21, with a new pastor. Billy Rice preached a sunrise service and the morning service for his first official…
Hopewell holds youth yard sale
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. The youth of Hopewell Baptist Church will have a huge yard sale, on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 8 a.m. The yard sale will be held at…
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief wants you
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Are you a volunteer with the Florida Baptist Convention Disaster Relief and want more training to master your ministry ability? Maybe you’re new to the ministry and…
Pulpit: We’ve Crossed a Line
Dr. Gary A. Cox, Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church We have crossed a line and the fallout will be cataclysmic for our nation. There is absolutely no doubt that those who demand…
A young mother’s perspective on choosing life
Story Submitted: Ashleigh Singletary When I got pregnant with you, I was terrified. So many thoughts and questions ran through my mind, like: How could I be a mother? How could I…
Breaking Stereotypes: Regardless witnessing
Last weekend, I attended the 61st running of the Daytona 500. It was my fifth time attending the “Great American Race,” as it is often called. The nearly four-hour race left me…
Baby bottle funds bless pregnancy center
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. After collecting baby bottles full of change from Baptist churches throughout the area, A Women’s Pregnancy Center Director Sharon Morris appreciates the financial blessing brought about through…
Schall coming to area churches
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Gospel Singer Dan Schall has two concerts scheduled in Madison County. Schall will be ministering at Cherry Lake United Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 22, at 7…