In a reply to comments made by band students about Sylvia Moore's letter on Nov. 24: No, I'm not keeping it in the band room as suggested. I believe the public needs to know because they are where you (the band) get your money from. I refuse to raise money for you to use for a 90-95 percent black uniform. I as a parent refuse black because it is gothic and darkness. ...more

December 19, 2009

When Len Harper moved to South Brandon Baptist Church, in 1997, the congregation was in decline. "The church had been here since 1988," he said, "but it didn't fit the community and never thrived." ...more

November 25, 2009

After reading Michelle Bearden's column "New spirituality shows faith isn't one size fits all" (Faith & Values, Oct. 10), I thought, as a Christian, I would offer another perspective. ...more

October 26, 2009

William Oehlecker of New Port Richey says don't blame President-elect Barack Obama for problems that result from the greed of all of us. ...more

January 7, 2009

Alan R. Waishkey of Port Richey wonders why some people ridicule the religious aspects of Christmas. ...more

December 27, 2008

Regarding "Borderline Treason" (Letters, Dec. 9): ...more

December 14, 2008

A Christian fraternity asked federal judges Wednesday to recognize the group as part of student life at the University of Florida, despite a school rule that bars Gator groups from discriminating based on religion. ...more

December 11, 2008

I'm writing this six days before the general election, but by the time you read it, we will have a new president-elect. Some of us will be very jubilant; some very depressed. It's been an emotionally charged campaign. ...more

November 5, 2008

I am so grateful to have met some really good people in Sebring this past year. First, John and Eilene Sala of the church named Little Lambs. They also minister and have classes for those in need, those who have addictions, and they try to help anyone who wants help. They are good Christian ministers. They go into jails teaching that there is hope, no matter what your past was like. They lead people to God. What a comfort it is to know these two. ...more

October 27, 2008

Make no mistake about it; same-sex marriage has nothing to do with equal rights. ...more

October 17, 2008