Forty-nine pastors gathered Sunday night for a prayer service that they say will spread awareness and prepare their congregations and residents for one of the largest revivals in the city's history. "It's a historic moment," said the Rev. Joe Vankoevering, the pastor of Gateway Christian Church. "In my 40 years in this city, I haven't seen this before." ...more

August 24, 2008

I had the privilege of serving the people of Highlands County as a state employee with the Department of Children and Families for 14 years. Many times children under my jurisdiction needed the state's help. Often, we could only help them by removing them from their families and placing them in foster care. The New Testament Mission provided an alternative solution. Sometimes it was food, a hot meal, lodging but it never involved a fee. Pastor Karl never charged a dime for the services he rendered to the citizens of Highlands County. We have been blessed in this county to have such a helpful and willing institution. ...more

August 22, 2008

With many working parents these days, before and after school care has become a necessity for many families. ...more

August 1, 2008

Juanita Folsom doesn't plan to retire; she's too busy. The 72-year-old Sebring woman is selling J & J Cuts and is going to start another business. That occupies her days, but Folsom's full-time job is doing the Lord's work. ...more

July 21, 2008

Daystar Faith Center, a faith-based agency that helps the community's poor and homeless, is itself now homeless. It has been evicted from its space on the United Methodist Church grounds and is looking to relocate. ...more

June 21, 2008

Several months ago, my wife and I visited Biloxi, Miss.; and I was moved to write an article.... ...more

June 14, 2008

Several months ago my wife and I visited Biloxi, Mississippi and I was moved to write an article about what I saw and the people that I talked to concerning the Katrina hurricane and the response of businesses and the people. This week we returned to Biloxi and I continue to be impressed with what has happened and continues to happen there. ...more

June 14, 2008

Minna Tickner signed on as a volunteer driver for Meals On Wheels 25 years ago, when the national average price of gas was $1.20 a gallon. ...more

June 12, 2008

If you have your own hurricane plan in order, you might want to think about what you and your friends and neighbors can do individually or through neighborhood groups, churches or work to help others in a disaster. ...more

June 1, 2008

If you have your own hurricane plan in order, you might want to think about what you and your friends and neighbors can do individually or through neighborhood groups, churches or work to help others in a disaster. ...more

May 23, 2008