Dr. Deborah ThigpenGadsden County News Service With the start of the school year approaching in Gadsden County, Bear Creek Bethel Cultural Center for Change is making sure local students have the backpacks and school supplies they need to succeed. The nonprofit organization, established by Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, hosted a free back-to-school supply…
Slim Randles Now one thing’s for dang shore, everwho come up with drugstore language should be roped and dragged out in the brush and wearin’ a big sign that jest says “Guilty.” No need to get more infinitesimal than that until he’s through bouncin’ through the puckerbrush. As I’m shore you know, since our choice…
A man who loves catsJudy Conlin If you have been reading my column (shame on you if you haven’t), you know I was contemplating building a little dream house. Having Nurse Judy, my very picky alter ego, was not conducive to the project. I was trying to downsize, and she was trying to get a…
To the weary, the doubting, the unseenNancy Kennedy Recently, someone posted this on social media: To all who are weary, Christ says, “Come and I will give you rest.” To those who are thirsty, Christ says, “Come and drink the living water.” To those who are hungry, Christ says, “Come buy bread without cost.” To…
When heaven feels more like a dreamSheryl Boldt What has been the most anticipated event of your life? The greatest day ever? The moment you thought would never come? As a freshman in high school, I watched the seniors on graduation day with such envy, feeling like that day would never come for me. When…
Slim Randles You know, we’re enjoying summer right now, and to this old High Sierra packer, that means it’s time for mules. Naturally, there is no one time for mules, but pack station veterans, such as this one, know that summers, like this one, should be spent up there where you can hold out your…
A home in disarrayJudy Conlin I think I’ve decided to stay here in my longtime home at Lake Tallavanna. I wanted to downsize and be a little closer to town, but this house is like a warehouse of antiques, junk, and minutia that I’ve collected over the last forty years. The thought of trying to…
When your marriage is in a bad place Sheryl Boldt When my marriage isn’t in a good place, I find it hard – even painful – to read How-to-Have-a-Better-Marriage articles. They highlight the areas my husband, Bert, and I fail in. If you’re in this place, I understand. But if you’re desperate enough to read…
Confessions of an 8th grade killer Nancy Kennedy Note: This story is adapted from my book, “Move Over, Victoria, I Know the Real Secret.” We’re going through the Ten Commandments at my church and we recently hit No. 6, “Thou shalt not murder.” It reminded me of my first premeditated murder. I was 14. I…
Dr. Deborah ThigpenGadsden County News Service Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church concluded a powerful three-night revival with a jubilant celebration of its 138th church anniversary on Sunday, July 20. The spiritually enriching services brought together members and guests from across the region to reflect, rejoice, and recommit to the church’s mission of faith and…
