Faith and Religion

Writes of Passage: Just put one foot in front of the other

Rev. Stephen Yates

Back in the 1960s a gentlemen by the name of Frank Abagnale became famous for pulling off some pretty crazy and bold imitations. For example, according to Pan American Airlines, Abagnale actually flew more than 1,000,000 miles as a First Officer on... Full story

UNCHARTERED TERRITORY:

After a life of collecting ‘strays’ and serving others, captain remains optimistic amid mounting health problems.

Pam Griffin

For many captains, their lives are defined by the sea. But Capt. Frank Ready’s most significant accomplishments in life came on land while serving the Lord.   Loving the strangers among us It was early in his marriage to Mary Ready... Full story

Faith Briefs

  Haiti relief benefit concert The Okaloosa County Chapter of the NAACP will bring together some of the area’s best bands and gospel singers for the NAACP4Haiti Concert in the Park at The Landing March 14. The concert and festivities... Full story

Second Chance and beyond: Destin’s educator captain reflects on a lifetime of lessons

Pam Griffin

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first part of a two part series on Destin Capt. Frank Ready.   Charter boat captains are born, not made. As a young boy growing up in Cinco Bayou in Fort Walton Beach, Destin’s Frank Ready loved looking... Full story

View the first century ‘With These Eyes’

Pam Griffin

  WANT TO GO The dinner-drama “With These Eyes” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. March 26 and 27 and 5 p.m. March 28 at Grace Lutheran Church, 4325 Commons Drive West in Destin. Tickets are $12.50 and available only at... Full story

Words of Hope: Purposeful undertakings

Rev. Paul Kummer

Did you see the commercial extolling Doritos from the inside of a casket on Super Bowl Sunday? Actually submitted by the Mosaic church, Pastor Erwin McManus, in California, it was part of a Doritos' contest for the most creative, amateur... Full story

Destin's Grace Lutheran helps feed children in the Philippines

Thanks to Grace Lutheran Church in Destin, children and their families in the villages of Admiral and Dumpsite in the Philippines were able to enjoy a special feast with pasta noodles with meat sauce, rice, mixed vegetables and a peanut butter... Full story

Faith Briefs

American Gospel Concerts American Gospel Ministries presents free concerts at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 622 Bayshore Drive in Niceville. A love offering will be taken. Scheduled performers include: •March 6: The Hayes Family.... Full story

Take a cue from a fisherman — head for drydock

Rev. Mike Hesse

Winter is drawing to a close. Spring is around the corner. And the word, “drydock”, forms the content of many conversations among local boat captains and crews. This is the time of year when fishermen are getting ready for the coming... Full story

Making music — family style

Pam Griffin

From the first note to the last, The Hayes Family from North Carolina makes music — family style. Parents Howard and Lucy Hayes and their three children, Mylon, Janet and Sharon, are known for their different musical styles, including old... Full story

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