EDITOR'S NOTE: Jessica Castillo, 12, just finished the sixth grade at Cambridge Christian School in Tampa. She was chosen writer of the year by teacher Sharee Romaine, who wrote, "I wasn't planning to choose a writer of the year until this student's 'Heart of Christ' paper was turned in to me." ...more

June 7, 2008

I refer to the article by Leonard Pitts, "We've Lost Sight of Christ's Love," printed in the Tampa Tribune on May 1. After reading the article carefully, I conclude that Mr. Pitts agrees with James Lawson, that modern Christianity is wrong in opposing a certain "alternate lifestyle" so vehemently. I also am displeased with much of "modern Christianity." I prefer what I would call "old fashioned Christianity." At the same time, I oppose the premise that Christians are the only ones who dare not protest what they are firmly convinced is sin! ...more

May 10, 2008

I have read in the Highlands Today about "God" opinions. Who is it that made the earth? Was it man? No! God made the earth. Man is destroying this earth, not God. But He will make a new Heaven for us, where man will be unable to take over it. It says this in the Bible, so read what it says, and believe that it will happen. I believe every word in the Bible is true, just wait and see. ...more

January 31, 2008

Bill Clark of Holiday says evolution is only a theory and should be considered on its merits alone. ...more

January 16, 2008

AVON PARK — Grace Garnett's allergies used to keep her from attending church, but when Resurrection Lutheran Church started a fragrance-free service, she was able to return to worship. "This is the most wonderful gift they could have given me," said Garnett, who attends the services every Wednesday at 7 p.m. When she used to go to regular church services, the smell of perfume would be so overwhelming, she would have to run out the door into the fresh air. Garnett said when she smells strong fragrances, she gets pains in her chest, then starts feeling weak. ...more

January 15, 2008

Brian Francisco of New Port Richey says Bible has best account of creation. ...more

January 8, 2008

When I read about the war in Iraq, and how brutal it is, I think about how brutal that nation has been throughout history. The Bible has a very vivid description of Babylon, or modern day Iraq. Habakkuk 1:6 describes them as "a cruel and violent people." This was written in 600 B.C., or over 2,600 years ago. That description should not surprise us today. The Lord will be in charge till the end, but for now we must control their violence. The nations surrounding Iraq will not have peace as long as this culture of violence exists. ...more

December 23, 2007

Bad Choices Have Bad Consequences At the risk of being called an apologist for Domenick Maglio, I must again defend his principles for raising children. ...more

December 20, 2007

Seated in a pew at First Thonotosassa Missionary Baptist Church, Florine Walden, 90, and Ernestine Pelham, 87, reminisce. ...more

November 5, 2007

As I look at what Mother Nature is dishing out here lately, it makes me sad, yet it also has opened my eyes. ...more

November 4, 2007