By Dr. Dianne Coflin, Co-Pastor, River of Life Church Someone asked me the other day, “Am I ever going to change?” I had to laugh, not because I think this person was…
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Father and Son Love Ministries – Support for the Food Insecure, Veterans, Seniors, First Responders and Essential Workers
By Karen McBride Pastor C.J. Johns Following his Calling from the Lord Pastor C. J. Johns has been a Christian for all of his adult life, attending services and bible studies, and…
Our Spiritual Father
By Samantha Taylor For believers, the Bible refers to God as our spiritual Father. We have of course our father that we were born from physically on this Earth but the Bible…
How Healthy Are Your Lungs?
The lungs tend to be one of those organs that we don’t think much about, yet the lungs are responsible for getting the oxygen we breathe into the bloodstream that delivers it…
It’s Time for Fun in the Sun but Keep in Mind the Importance of Summer Safety!
By Karen McBride Summertime is here! It’s time for picnics, days at the beach, cooling off in the swimming pool, and enjoying time with your family and friends. Unfortunately, it can also…
Dignitaries Gather For Royal Pets Urgent Care Ribbon Cutting
It was standing room only—for attendees of both the two- and four-legged varieties—at the May 10th ribbon-cutting celebration for Royal Pets Urgent Care Center at 1102 North Himes Avenue, Tampa. Dignitaries assembled…
The Great Florida Outdoors: The Florida Scrub Jay
Do you want to learn about an amazing bird that you can go out and observe? I have had the good fortune of seeing the marvelous Florida Scrub Jay (aphelocoma coerulescens) at…
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Mother: Where Would We Be Without Her?
By Karen McBride As we celebrate our mothers this Mother’s Day, let’s take a moment to remember the most famous mothers of all time, Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. We read…
Gertrude Cofer Paved the Way for Future Generations of Females in the Workforce
By Karen McBride It was 1942. The country was in turmoil. Young men were going off to war to defend our country. Positions once only held by men were being filled by…
No Greater Love
Jesus said in John 15:13, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” This month, we remember those who have laid down their lives for their…
Celebrating a Great Man of God
By Samantha Taylor There are times in life when God puts someone here that has a huge impact on the entire world and that man is Dr. Charles Stanley. After serving in…
Honoring Mom
By Samantha Taylor Moms dedicate 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 caring for…
Kidz Korner: 50th Article!
Hi! I’m Harley, writer of the monthly Kidz Korner column. This article is the fiftieth Kidz Korner article in this newspaper. That means that for four years and two months, an experience…
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Giving Easter a Second Look! And What Does it Have to Do with a Bunny?
Easter, a celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is the holiest day of the Christian calendar. According to the gospels of the New Testament, Jesus Christ and his apostles entered…
Earth Day, What Does It Mean To You?
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” (1 Corinthians 10:26) April is the month that we celebrate Earth Day, on the 22nd. The first thing that comes to mind when…
Deep Reflection of the Love of God
By Samantha Taylor, Samantha Taylor Fitness Many of us are coming off some of the toughest years of our lives and going into April can remind us of deeper things to think…