Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist April and Kevin Davis opened Madison Books in 2021, at 254 SW Range Avenue in Madison. The Davis family is originally from the hectic city of Delray…
Category: Editorials
From the Sunny Side: I’m not that lucky
I had the good fortune to attend the 2024 state championship football game on Friday, Dec. 6. The game was held at The Villages, near Orlando, so I really was hesitant to…
God’s plan for the church
As “an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God” (Ephesians 1:1), Paul received information directly from God about different subjects pertaining to Christianity. One such revelation was concerning a “mystery.”…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Inside Out 2”
Introduction: “Inside Out 2” is the second movie in the Inside Out franchise. It was released on June 14, 2024, to the United States market. “Inside Out 2” is a coming-of-age film,…
Learning As I Go: The significance of the shepherds
We always hear about shepherds in scripture, but why were they so important? Shepherds roamed outside of the city in the open countryside, tending their herds. Sheep were important to the culture,…
National Security: The World at War
Last Saturday, we passed the 83rd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and other military installations in Hawaii. The attack happened early on a Sunday morning, literally at first light….
Passing Parade: Trouble: A nickel’s worth, please
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Can a nickel trap an international master spy? Well, a newsboy, James Bozart, back during the Cold War, ultimately caused it. The Split Nickel It all started…
The Game of Life: College Edition It gets worse before it gets better
For a lot of college students, this week is finals week. With that, not only comes exams, but also presentations and final group projects. I presented my thesis proposal to not only…
Turning back a straying Christian
James gives one final word of encouragement to his “brethren.” He is concerned about the “brother” or “sister” who has strayed “from the truth.” James expresses how important it is for Christians…
Learning As I Go: There’s a chill in the air
Cooler weather has arrived in North Florida, which means it’s too cold for snakes, lizards and other reptiles. We Floridians can finally tackle some of the less -than-pleasant summer jobs we put…
National Security: DOGE
Fifty years ago, I was on temporary duty to Northern Italy from my base of assignment in England. My fighter squadron, the 92nd Avengers, had traveled south to requalify in our bombing…
Do you need help when praying for your spouse?
Have you begun praying for your husband or wife and gotten sidetracked into telling God all the ways they irritate you? Before you know it, rather than standing in the gap for…
Passing Parade: Cranberries
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Revolutionary War veteran Henry Hall is accredited with starting commercial cranberry production on Cape Cod in 1816. Cranberries remain Massachusetts’ most important crop, supporting thousands of jobs…
From the Sunny Side: Mama Patrick
I recently had the opportunity to attend a banquet honoring those important school workers who work “behind the scenes” as what is referred to now as “School Related Employees.” Although school teachers…
Confessing our sins
Listing things we are to be praying about for others, James includes confessing our sins to one another and praying for each other (James 5:16). There are several benefits Christians can enjoy…
Learning As I Go: Thankful for the trials
There’s a verse in the New Testament that says to give thanks in all things. Sometimes I struggle with this verse. When hardships happen, the last thing on my mind is thankfulness. …
National Security: Border security
In the recent election, security of our southern border with Mexico was a huge concern to voters. Trump brought the issue up at every rally, interview and press conference. Next to the…
What are you most thankful for?
If you wrote down what you’re most thankful for, you could likely create a top 10 list. But, what if you drilled deep into your soul? Would you rewrite your list and…
Turning the Page: “No Longer Human” by Osamu Dazai
Genre: Fiction My rating: 4/5 Synopsis: Written in 1948 and still one of Japan’s top 10 bestselling novels, Osamu Dazai’s “No Longer Human” explores an individual’s alienation from society. Presented in a…
Praying on behalf of others
What should a church community do when one of its members is suffering? James says to pray. What if someone is sick? James says call the elders to pray and anoint them…