Are you tired of holding your breath, hoping your choices won’t catch up with you, scared someone will find out about your messed up life? When everything feels as if it’s coming…
Category: Editorials
God should be blessed
We often think of the word “blessed” in the context of God doing something for an individual. However, in Paul’s opening comments to the “saints who are at Ephesus and who are…
Ponderings: Thoughts on friendship
A few months ago, someone asked me if it was weird for me, being the “only girl” in my group of friends. I admit, the question took me a little by surprise,…
From the Sunny Side: Just sayin’
I was recently blessed to receive a First Place award for “Humorous Column” at the recent Florida Press Association Convention in Orlando. I am very honored and humbled to receive such an…
The Game of Life: College Edition What’s your calling?
Growing up, many of us were constantly asked what we wanted to do in life. At younger ages it’s usually the common ones; I myself went through wanting to be an architect…
Passing Parade: John Deere and Tractor Supply back down
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Farm machinery giant Deere and Company is backing away from some diversity policies in response to criticism from their customer base, weeks after Tractor Supply sparked outcry…
Gentleness When Practicing Wisdom
Everyone wants to be considered as wise and having understanding; to be one who has wisdom. Along with defining two types of wisdom, James instructs his readers to practice with gentleness the…
Do you hate the ‘bed’ you made?
How is your Christian walk going? Do you represent Christ well? How well do you control your thoughts? Do you show honor to your spouse, your pesky neighbor – or that slow…
Learning As I Go: Hummingbirds
My new favorite pastime is watching the hummingbirds flit to my feeders. They are mesmerizing creatures. Most species beat their wings between fifty and sixty beats per minute while maintaining a heartrate…
From the Sunny Side: Searching
Every once in a while, I have an item I have previously posted on a certain social media site from years ago. Sometimes these “memories” will make me smile, other times they…
The Game of Life: College Edition Carrying on
This summer has definitely been one for the books, and it’s not over yet. I have definitely been learning how to go with the flow since I have been traveling all over…
Passing Parade: Freedom, in Liberty County, Fla.?
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist An outsider from Arizona came to Live Oak, Fla to tell an audience about what was happening in Liberty County. He was Richard Mack, a long time…
Small tongue creates large fire
Continuing his discussion on the use of the tongue as the representation of our speech, James compares the words we speak as a fire that can create considerable damage. He speaks of…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Do Politics bring out the worst in people or do politics bring out the “real” in people?
Political season……. Most of us cannot wait for it to be done! Even those who are running for office seem to anticipate the end of it, but, why is that? Is it…
Learning As I Go: Unexpected lessons
For the last seven weeks, I’ve been writing and teaching a bible study for our ladies group. Daily homework and an hour-long lesson each week means lots of studying and writing to…
National Security: So long Joe
Sunday afternoon, Joe Biden dropped his quest for a second term and withdrew his name from the presidential race. He endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, for the Democratic nomination. His withdrawal…
From the Sunny Side: Robots
At least three or four times a day, I answer the phone here, and I am greeted by a “robot.” More often than not, the robot is trying to tempt me into…
Passing Parade: Paul Pressler, 94, Baptist leader
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Paul Pressler, a former Houston Appeals Court Judge, spent decades helping conservatives to gain control of the Southern Baptist Convention. Judge Pressler was instrumental in building an…
Tongue, bit and rudder
What does a person’s tongue, a horse’s bit and a ship’s rudder have in common? Though small in size, they exert a great deal of control. James makes the point that we…
Political forum planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to help the voters of Madison County become more informed about the local candidates seeking political office, Greene Publishing, Inc. will be hosting a political forum….