Dear Editor and Good People of Madison County Please allow me to respond to the lengthy article in your May 2 newspaper concerning improper payments received by Madison School Districts employers. For…
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Learning As I Go: Graduation
Graduation signals the end of one part and the beginning of the next. It’s a closing and an opening. A promotion and demotion all at once. Moving from top dog to newbie…
National Security: Tariffs
For decades, long before he became a politician, Donald Trump has complained about our nation’s tariff agreements with many of our closest trading partners. His experience in international business gave him this…
Are we modeling intolerance to our children?
When someone insults us, steals from us or lies to us, what would Jesus say … to us? Furthermore, how would Jesus want us to model to our children loving those who…
Breakfast at my place – Purpose and Uncertainty: Part 2
If you read my weekly column you’ll remember last week I wrote about feeling stuck in the waiting while trying to figure out Gods purpose for me here on earth. I have…
The Game of Life-College Edition: Funny how it all works out
For those who don’t know, UWF softball just won ourselves the Gulf Coast Conference (GSC) Championship! That’s huge for our program and the first time I have even been to the championship…
From the Sunny Side: My reason why
There are a multitude of reasons why people decide to do what they do. I began really thinking about that as I was talking to a couple of nurses in preparation for…
Saved by Grace through Faith
Paul summarizes how a man is made alive after being spiritually dead. He says it is by God’s grace, through man’s faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). People can be saved because of God’s grace…
Learning As I Go: What if we are planted?
“The tiny seed knew that in order to grow it needed to be dropped in dirt, covered in darkness and struggle to reach the light.” -Sandra Kring. I’ve often heard it said…
National Security: VE Day
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allies ending the War in Europe. Officially, Victory in Europe (VE) day is tomorrow because the Soviets insisted on…
A Mother’s Day tribute to my children’s stepmother
My children recently said goodbye to their stepmother, Debbie (Debora Demoruelle Hamilton), who passed away a few weeks ago. I thank God for Debbie. Many years ago, after my first marriage ended…
Breakfast at my place: Purpose and uncertainty
There is a unique kind of restlessness that stirs within the heart of someone who knows God has a purpose for their life, but hasn’t yet discovered exactly what that purpose is….
The Game of Life: College Edition Soak it up
As the semester comes to a close, post season has begun. My team and I have made our way to the GSC tournament, where this week will allow us to prove ourselves…
From the Sunny Side: Regrets
I had a friend ask me recently if I had any regrets in my life. I had to chuckle a bit and say, “Yes, I have had a ton of them.” I…
Mercy, love, and grace motivates God
God, because He does not want people to be dead as a result of their “trespasses and sins,” has made provisions for them to be “made alive” or “resurrected.” His actions were…
Learning As I Go: Marbles – Shooting Straight
At nine years old, I had an amazing marble collection. Green or blue cat eyes were my favorite. Most of the kids I played against weren’t great shooters, so I acquired quite…
National Security: Tattoo
I am 77 years old and, through the years, have acquired many marks on my aging body. My dermatologist refers to them as “signs of wisdom,” which is code-talk for really old…
God, the reason for our hope
When was the last time tears streamed down your face, your heart ached and your thoughts were too jumbled to think clearly? When did you know beyond a doubt that this time,…
Breakfast at my place: April – The month of the Military Child
As April comes to an end I’d be remised not to talk about it being the Month of the Military Child: a time to recognize and honor the strength, resilience and sacrifices…
The Game of Life: College Edition
Is it hard or just new? As most of you know, I am finishing up my Master’s degree in Environmental Science here at UWF. My actual thesis work started as a directed…
