I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! I am writing this on the day of Easter, so I am still in the midst of celebrating that empty tomb. We didn’t have any…
Category: Editorials
Should we have warned our spouse at the altar?
Standing there before God and man, I grasped my soon-to-be-husband’s hands tightly. “I need to confess something, Bert. I haven’t quite mastered 1 Corinthians 13:5 yet. So, maybe I’d be more honest…
National Security: Elitists
One of my pet peeves are elitists, people that think they’re better in some way or every way than the rest of us. It seems like a preponderance of these people are…
Learning As I Go: Take that picture
How many times have we chosen to be the person behind the camera because there is something about ourselves we don’t like in pictures? Maybe we need to shed some weight, or…
Conditions to receiving wisdom
One sure way to navigate the trials of this life is to get the wisdom God provides. Wisdom can come from many places and be attained in many ways. However, God’s wisdom…
From the Sunny Side: Jobs that are worse than yours
I have made absolutely no secret of the fact that I love my job here. By and large, I am given the opportunity to do a lot of things I enjoy doing…
The Game of Life: College Edition – Spring cleaning
It’s spring break for University of West Florida! Since we still have games, I don’t get the whole week off like my fellow classmates, but I do get two days. Those days…
Passing Parade: Snow joke: One more surge of record heat may clinch warmest U.S. winter
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Well, has this been a “lost winter?” The above title was to an article written by Ian Livingston for the Feb. 25, 2024 Washington Post 7a, which…
What if we had witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion?
The words on the page are vivid. So excruciatingly vivid that you wish the plot would read differently. Emotions catch in your throat, and suddenly, you’re there – part of the story….
National Security: Holy Week
This week, Holy Week, is the most important celebration in the Christian calendar. It began this past Sunday with Palm Sunday, recalling Jesus Christ’s triumphant yet humble entrance into Jerusalem. It ends…
Learning As I Go: Goofy golf par
Mini golf is a unique activity which involves both luck and skill, neither of which my family possess. When we approached each hole, we laughed at the par. Most signs indicated the…
When faith is tested
The writer of James expresses a truth that is quite hard to comprehend and put into practice. He tells the Christian to “consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various…
From the Sunny Side: Snooze buttons
As any of my close associates can easily tell you, I am not a morning person. Fortunately, I do manage to make it up every morning and do what I need to…
Passing Parade: Madison County: Which way?
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Well, we have just finished the Presidential primary. And in August, we have the primary for state, county and local offices to deal with. And, then, the…
Ponderings…Painting a bigger picture
On Fridays, I teach an acrylic painting class. The prep for each lesson starts off pretty technical; I have to come up with an idea of what I wish to paint, and…
I love the way God loves us
May I ask you some personal questions, friend to friend? How is sin affecting your perception of God’s love for you? How is your sin affecting your Christian journey? Now another: Why…
National Security: Title IX sports
Title IX is the program which permits women’s sports at all public levels. With it are scholarships which permit many young women the opportunity to attend universities as college-athletes. The women compete…
Learning As I Go: The smell we leave behind
I couldn’t tell you one topic I learned in eighth grade science class, but I’ll never forget Jeff.* He was a plain sort of guy. Nice to others. Generally kind. But the…
Brother or bond-servant
In the beginning days of the church, when preachers and teachers were not abundant, letters were written, sometimes to a large audience, to encourage Christians to put into practice their faith. The…
From the Sunny Side: So that’s my “pot o’ gold?”
A quick glance at the calendar tells me that “St. Paddy’s Day” is quickly approaching. I have always been fascinated by my Irish heritage. Although I have never been to the “Emerald…