During this time of giving thanks, we must look to our past and honor those who have come before us. Before I set off on any walk in Florida nature, I say…
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Our Journey through the Vatican City
By Karen McBride My daughters and I recently went on an adventure to Italy. It was a long journey, but it was worth it to see the beautiful artwork and buildings created…
New Year’s Resolution
By Amy Peterson, River of Life Church It’s January, the beginning of a new year. What resolutions have you made? You know you do this every year along with a multitude of…
Enter a chance to win Golf Certificate for two at Heritage Harbor!
Enter a chance to win Golf Certificate for two at Heritage Harbor! See page 8 for details. Here’s a coupon for a discount on your next round of golf!
A Father’s Letter
By Dr. Dianne Coflin, Co-Pastor, River of Life Church “The Time for Her Delivery Had Come” (Luke 2:6) Suddenly, in the night sky a vast number of glorious angels appeared, the very…
A Time of Refreshing for American Missionaries
Time of Refreshing (TOR) is a unique, and amazing ministry that was founded by Dr. Bill and Emogene Kaiser in 1987. As they traveled through Europe, they saw the many needs of…
List of Christmas Events and Movies
By Samantha Taylor, Health and Fitness Expert One thing I do to get myself in the Christmas spirit is enjoy some traditional experiences. I will share what some of those are, starting…
Kidz Korner: Girls Weekend!
Hi! This is Harley, writer of the monthly Kidz Korner column in this newspaper. I just entered middle school, which is an entirely different world than elementary. However, my church’s youth group…
Mt. Moriah Ranch is Helping Clients Heal Through Equine-Assisted Coaching
By Karen McBride Even as a young child, Linsday Anderson dreamed of owning a ranch. She would tell her family and friends that one day she would have land with lots of…
The Great Florida Outdoors December 2023 Bird Migration 2
By Dr. Robert Norman, Clinical Professor, Dermatology, Nova Southeastern University One of the great long distance migrating birds is the red knot. It is a medium size shorebird that sports rusty, red…
History of Christmas Trees
By Karen McBride As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, we enjoy the excitement of seeing family and friends, exchanging gifts, and of course decorating our homes with colorful…
Enter for a chance to Win a Gift Certificate to Costanera Peruvian Cuisine!
Enter for a chance to Win a Gift Certificate to Costanera Peruvian Cuisine! See page 8 for details.
Thanksgiving Day
This month we celebrate Thanksgiving Day. We learned in school that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in 1621. What we may not remember is that the…
How Grateful Are You?
By Louise Richardson “With gratitude, optimism is sustainable.” I heard Michael J. Fox say this in a recent interview. I know that I’ve written about gratitude before, but I think it bears…
Honoring All Veterans: To the Men and Women of the US Armed Forces
You probably know that on November 11th, Americans celebrate Veterans Day to honor the millions of the men and women who have served or are serving in the nation’s armed forces. But…
Do You Like Diamonds?
By Dr. Dan Coflin, co-pastor, River of Life Church I have never met anyone who does not like diamonds. Why? Because they get your attention. Their brilliant sparkle reflects light that catches…
Kidz Korner: Pizza, Pastry, Party!
Hello and welcome to the Kidz Korner section of the newspaper! My name is Harley Smith, and this month’s topic is the same as the event I planned in September. If you…