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
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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
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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