Category: Editorials

I’m sure everyone has heard about Dolly, the sheep that was cloned a few years ago. It raised a lot of discussion and controversy about the whole idea of cloning. There was…

Paul, as he continues his praise to God for the things He has done for the church, turns his attention to Jesus shedding His blood for our redemption. This redemptive action accomplished…

Many years ago, a friend and I discussed the importance of fostering and adopting children. Growing up in the home of a social worker, I’ve always understood the deep need and important…

Less than a week ago, a midair collision at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) cost the lives of 67 souls. America is not used to that; the last fatal airline crash in…

Do you remember how your heart ached when you were dating your husband or wife, and you had to go a whole day without talking to them? Circumstances kept you from connecting…

I have always been one to have a pretty high pain tolerance when it comes to outside things like getting hit, or cut or something similar. Of course, there are certain things…

I’m sure everyone has heard the old adage, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” Well, one quick glance at the calendar informs me that the month of January is nearly history and…

Before the foundation of the world, God predestined those who would be included in the church. The criteria for admission into this group of believers, as adopted sons, was motivated by God’s…

Dear Editor, The overwhelming generosity of the people of Madison​, helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season. Across the U.S., the Samaritan’s Purse project…

In my high school psychology class, I was introduced to the importance of physical touch. We read about Frederick’s experiment, where newborns were taken from their mothers at birth and placed in…

When I began writing this weekly column for the Carrier 22+ years ago, one of my goals was to tackle Constitutional issues to better inform our readers. It was an acknowledgment that…

As you reflect on your Christian journey, what choices from 2024 would you change? Where do you hope to grow closer to God in 2025? God wants you to have a great…

Today, I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself, to all of you; since you’ll be seeing me here weekly now. My name is Tiffany Ottey, my family and I have…

I’m sure you all noticed the chilly weather happening in Florida that is at a level we aren’t used to. Over here in Pensacola is no different, we had a record snow…

The church, the collection of Christians from all times, is described as holy and blameless (Ephesians 1:4). These two behavioral objectives were chosen by God “before the foundation of the world.”  Because…

As I was conversing with one of my esteemed coworkers this afternoon, he mentioned a group of people who were crying about one subject or another. My mind immediately went to memories…

 I remember the Madison “snow” of 1991. It was more like ice than fluffy snow, but for us Florida kids, it was magical. I was in fourth grade and my brother in…

Liturgical Year: We are in the Season of Epiphany. Already, we have passed Advent and the Season of Christmas. Next will be the Lenten season. The church year progresses rapidly at the…

If you’ve already blown your New Year’s resolutions, I have a suggestion. Resolve to do only one thing this new year: Forgive your spouse for not being perfect.  Several years ago, while…

Tiffany Ottey Columnist In today’s world, where convenience often trumps authenticity, and the pace of life accelerates ever so fast, many women I’ve spoken with and seen online are feeling a deep…