Keith Chandler, Journey Christian Church When you look at the life of Jesus, many of the people that he encountered were in desperate situations. There is something about desperation that makes you…
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Garden Connect
By Steve and Jeanne Wolfe from White Dove Farm Hi! At the last Garden Connect meeting in April we had Kathy Lavin giving a wonderful presentation on container gardening. Thrillers, Fillers and…
The History of Flag Day
The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America’s birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a…
The Great Florida Outdoors: Oscar Scherer State Park
Dr. Robert Norman, Clinical Professor, Dermatology Nova Southeastern University When my friend Ed said he and his wife Jan were camping at Oscar Scherer State Park, I knew I had to get…
Origins of Father’s Day and the Fairmont Disaster
The campaign to celebrate the nation’s fathers did not meet with the same enthusiasm– perhaps because, as one florist explained, “fathers haven’t the same sentimental appeal that mothers have.” On July 5,…
Sign of the Coming King
As we move into the 21st century, our technology is moving faster than one can keep up with. Not long ago, National Geographic aired a program that specifically talks about Doomsday Preppers,…
I Believe One of the Most Powerful Words Is…
Dr. Dianne Coflin Co-Pastor, River of Life Church This word is so strong that God said we were to motivate people daily with it. That is the word “encourage”!! This powerful word…
Don’t Tell Me What To Do
Andy Whitten PFG Private Wealth Management 18572 N Dale Mabry Hwy Lutz, FL 33548 Phone: 813-286-7776 “Don’t tell me what to do!” I’ve heard it said that confession is good for the…
Encountering the Real Jesus: Unhindered
Keith Chandler, Journey Christian Church If you’ve ever been turned off by religion, Jesus was too. When it comes to religion, we all have these assumptions about God we grew up with….
What Does The Bible Say About Investing?
James H. Willis, III Founder and President The Willis Agency, Inc 813-948-9109 Jim@TheWillisAgency.com www.TheWillisAgency.com 1 Peter 5:7 A bunch, believe it or not. It’s a major theme throughout the entire Bible. Spiritually…
Honoring Mom
Samantha Taylor Samantha Taylor Fitness Moms give so much of their lives to raise their children, investing their time to be there for whatever their kids need. And in the midst of…
The Great Florida Outdoors: Moccasin Lake
Dr. Robert Norman, Clinical Professor, Dermatology Nova Southeastern University Located close to Highways 19 and 60 in Clearwater, Moccasin Lake is a wonderful 51-acre nature preserve that opened to the public in…
Ernest Walker State Farm Insurance Agency
Your Local Neighborhood Agent By Karen McBride Purchasing the right insurance can be a difficult and confusing task. It is important to make sure you have enough coverage to protect the things…
Anchor of Hope
The Certainty of God’s Promise Hebrews 6:13-20 An anchor was a popular image in the ancient Mediterranean world. Because that economy depended on shipping, the anchor came to symbolize safety and steadiness….
Under God’s Control
By David Wilkerson In these last days, the Lord’s eye is not fixed on world powers but on the church of Jesus Christ. God is not focused on the economy, on the…
An Act of Kindness: The Good Samaritan
Jesus answered, “A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. By chance…
Garden Connect
Greetings! It is officially spring! The danger of a freeze hopefully is over. Boy, we had a few weeks of wonderfully warm weather then cool again. Here at White Dove Farm, I…
The Great Florida Outdoors: Weedon Island Preserve
Dr. Robert Norman, Clinical Professor, Dermatology • Nova Southeastern University I was coming back to Tampa from Howey in the expansive 3,190-acre coastal system of Weedon Island Preserve includes aquatic and upland…
What Is That You Are Carrying?
Dr. Dan Coflin Pastor, River of Life Church Everybody is carrying something around with him or her. Some people are burdened with cares, worries, fears, troubles, and all kinds of unpleasant weights…
7,000 Pairs of Shoes Stretch the Length of the Capitol Lawn
Joseph Huff-Hannon, Senior Campaigner of AVAZ, is a U.S.-based online site launched in January 2007 that promotes global activism on issues such as climate change, human rights, animal rights, corruption, poverty, and…