Faith
July 4, 2026
Local pastors say the time is now to join local small groups
As families settle into the summer months, pastors across Santa Rosa County are encouraging churchgoers to use the extra time to join a small group, saying the smaller settings meet needs that Sunday worship services alone can’t.

Weekly Column
February 26, 2026
Like many married couples, my wife and I have different temperature preferences. I prefer cooler — even cold — temperatures. My wife is hauling out her winter gear at 70 degrees. She is usually cold. I am usually hot.
She often grasps my hands and exclaims, “You are WARM!” I sometimes ask absentmindedly, “Do you find it hot in here?” She replies from her huddle of blankets, “What do you think?” We both grew up in northern climates, so I once asked, “What did you do in winter?”











