Category: Editorials

After having told the Ephesians they were God’s inheritance, Paul now mentions how they became this inheritance. He says it begins with listening to the message of truth, believing the gospel of…

Why do I wake up? Spending a week with little to no agenda (other than meals, naps, and reading) created a margin for stillness, reflection and introspection. In one of those quiet…

When Ronald Reagan took office four decades ago, the American economy was a dumpster dive. Inflation was 11 percent. Interest rates for home mortgages exceeded 16 percent, effectively shutting down construction. Unemployment…

If your life was featured in a magazine article, would you send copies to your family? Would you invite your friends on social media to read it?  If you took snapshots of…

Dear Editor, It is with great pride that I have stepped into the role of Postmaster for Madison, a community rich in tradition and promise. As we begin 2025, the U. S….

March is recognized as Women’s History Month. In recent years, society has witnessed an evolving conversation about gender identity that seeks to redefine many of our long-held understandings of biology. Feminist went…

Growing up as a student-athlete, I’ve learned a lot of time management skills and have continuously worked on them throughout the years, especially in college. I have always shown up early no…

I recently saw something that immediately made me stop and think. That may not seem all that significant. Many things make me stop, not as many make me think while I am…

Another request Paul makes in his prayer to God is for the Ephesians to have the eyes of their heart enlightened (Ephesians 1:18, 19). When this happens, then they will be able…

My family doesn’t visit beaches on Spring Break, we visit the bays. While others flood to the sandy shores of West and South Florida, my family hooks to our boat, loads up…

The Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE, under the guidance of Elon Musk, has found that most non-uniformed federal government employees have not been showing up at the office to work for…

“I will get up, go to my father, and tell him I’m sorry. That I’m really, really sorry.”  Jason sighed deeply and slid down the wall to a seated position. He squeezed…

Most little girl’s heroes growing up are their dad’s. Mine always was and in every community, there are unsung heroes whose tireless efforts change lives in ways we often don’t see. Madison…

I recently had my senior weekend for UWF softball at one of our home series. We have a lot of seniors, so instead of recognizing everyone at the last home game, they…

I consider myself to be a pretty good driver. I have been in my fair share of “fender benders”, and a couple of those did result in totaled vehicles, but only one…

Paul informs the Ephesians of his request to God on their behalf. After describing who “the Father” is, Paul expresses what he wants the Father to grant to these people, namely that…

I’ll never forget the wonder of entering Mrs. Cherry’s used bookstore for the first time. Stacks of books rose from the floor, ushering customers toward the maze of bookshelves behind the front…

Today is Ash Wednesday, the Christian festival that marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent lasts forty days (excluding Sundays) and commemorates Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the wilderness…

Are you feeling weak? Vulnerable? Is your self-esteem in trouble? Self-esteem is a fragile thing, especially when we don’t base it on what God’s Word says about us. In the past, I…

In the weeks since Donald Trump’s re-election, the political landscape has become increasingly turbulent. Yet, among the myriad of political decisions and cultural shifts, one move stands out for its potential to…