Faith and Religion

Churches stand firm in their faith

Pam Griffin

Most churches in Destin have been ministering to the community for more than 25 years. Village Baptist Church was one of the many churches in Destin in 1984, with a membership of about 300. When Dr. Steven A. Davies arrived in 1992 to be senior pastor... Full story

Written in only 30 minutes, song has lasting significance

Pam Griffin

“My country, ‘tis of thee,Sweet land of liberty,Of thee I sing;Land where my fathers died,Land of the pilgrims’ pride,From every mountainsideLet freedom ring!”The first verse of “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” also... Full story

Secret of America’s greatness found in her faith

Rev. Mike Hesse

July 4, 1776. With a few changes, the document fashioned by Thomas Jefferson laying out the case for a declaration of independence from English governance was ratified. “When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to... Full story

Religious schedules

Anglican•Immanuel Anglican Church, 250 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin. 837-6324. Rite I Holy Communion, 7:45 a.m.;  family worship with communion, 10 a.m.Assembly of God•Destin Assembly of God, 726 Legion Drive. 837-8688. Worship and KIDS Church,... Full story

Religious events

Christian Symphonic ‘Portraits of America’The Christian Symphonic band will present a summer patriotic concert, “Portraits of America,” at 7 p.m. July 9 and 10 at Cinco Baptist Church in Fort Walton Beach. The program will feature... Full story

Bite-size lessons

Jackie Vaggalis

Recently I have challenged the ladies of our church to add 64 fluid ounces of water to their daily diet. We are calling it our “Summer Challenge” but ultimately I desire for it to become a pattern of life. I believe and know from my own experience... Full story

Religious schedules

Anglican•Immanuel Anglican Church, 250 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin. 837-6324. Rite I Holy Communion, 7:45 a.m.;  family worship with communion, 10 a.m.Assembly of God•Destin Assembly of God, 726 Legion Drive. 837-8688. Worship and KIDS Church,... Full story

Religious events

American Gospel ConcertsAmerican Gospel Ministries presents Forgiven Trio at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 at First Baptist Church, 622 Bayshore Drive in Niceville. A love offering will be taken.Fall Flair Craft ShowDestin United Methodist Women will sponsor their inaugural... Full story

Religious schedules

Anglican•Immanuel Anglican Church, 250 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin. 837-6324. Rite I Holy Communion, 7:45 a.m.;  family worship with communion, 10 a.m.Assembly of God•Destin Assembly of God, 726 Legion Drive. 837-8688. Worship and KIDS Church,... Full story

From the Pulpit

Mankind is such a mystery

Pastor Eric Partin

Mankind is such a mystery. Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself. Mankind. Basically, it's made up of two separate words— “mank” and “ind.” What do these words mean? No one really knows... Full story

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