I CAN AND I WILL: Let God guide your life and conscience
The world tells us to get a job, work for 30 years, don’t ever quit, retire when it’s time, and die happy.
Don’t get me wrong. This is an admirable way to live your life, but it’s not the only way…
Beware wolves in the sheep's clothing
In my book, "I Can and I Will," I talk about being forced to block people from my life who spread discontent and hate. It wasn’t because I didn’t love them, but I could not let them weaken my relatio…
Santa Rosa County Faith Briefs
MILTON — Here is a list of scheduled faith-based services and events. UPCOMING Shish Kabob fundraiser set The Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Men's Department will sell shish kabobs 9:30 a.m. May 18 at Mail Box Plus, U.S. Highway 90, Milton. Each shish kabob will cost $2. This is a fundraiser for Men's Day, which is 11 […]
Pensacola church's mission to help addicted, abused women
PENSACOLA — First Baptist Church of Ensley is a small church with a big heart.
The church’s current mission goal is to open a residential treatment center for women who suffer from addiction or abu…
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Pace First United Methodist lists May activities
PACE — First United Methodist Church of Pace, located at 4540 Chumuckla Highway, will have the following events throughout May.
11 a.m. May 18, Megan’s Love picnic with the homeless.
10:10 a.m…
Ministry Village to sponsor Elvis-themed fundraising concert
PENSACOLA — Dust off your blue-suede shoes and get ready to shake, rattle and roll at an Ultimate Elvis Tribute with Al Joslin at 7 p.m. June 28 at the Rex Theatre in downtown Pensacola. Multi-award …
'Little white church' of Bagdad celebrates national recognition
BAGDAD — Bagdad United Methodist, more commonly known as "the little white church" of Bagdad, celebrated more than 100 years of history with a celebration of preservation April 27.
The festivities …
Following God is not always easy
One of the best days of my life was a few years ago when I was baptized with my wife and son in the Gulf of Mexico. I thought my life would become “easy” after this. However, as spiritual as this day…
Outta the Woods: How to apply for alligator hunt permits
The annual statewide recreational alligator harvest is Aug. 15 – Nov. 1.
Alligators are a conservation success story in Florida. The state’s alligator population is estimated at 1.3 million alligat…















