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Our work and the creation of God-praising culture

In Psalm 104:21-23 we read that, “The young lions roar for their prey, seeking their food from God. When the sun rises, they steal away and lie down in their dens.” While they’re resting, the psalmist tells us, “Man goes out to his work and to his labor until the evening.

Must-reads for book lovers everywhere

Feeling like you need some new book ideas? Goodreads, the world’s largest website for readers and book recommendations, comes out with an annual list of the most recommended titles. One of the wonderful things about Goodreads is that the titles are chosen based on reader’s reviews.

Shop for crowd pleasing favorites this Saturday

It is hard to believe we have less than a month before school resumes in Nassau County. Don't worry, there is still plenty of time to enjoy your summer.

The high cost of frivolous spending

This time of year, opportunistic politicians typically talk about cutting taxes and easing regulations and reducing spending. It's lip service to appease the electorate.  The opposite is happening in Fernandina Beach, however.

Strength training is key

When Dr. Kenneth Cooper coined the word “aerobics” back in the 70s, I knew I’d found my passion. I can walk for miles, run 5k’s, do line dancing, jazzercise, nordic walking, aqua-fitness-anything that gets my heart rate up and gets me outside. Adding Tai Chi and Yoga was perfect for me.

From God’s perspective, there’s no such thing as just a dog

I have a faded T-shirt that reads, “There’s no such thing as just as a dog.” It attests to the inexplicable truth that I have an overblown affection for these creatures, and especially the golden retriever who has the run of our house.

He said, she said and God’s will

When the words “delicate, fragile, cared for” are mentioned, the first thoughts many of the ladies might think of are “Mom’s fine dishes and crystal, newborns and their grandmother’s love!

Another great Saturday in Fernandina Beach

Downtown Fernandina will be welcoming the appearance of both the Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market and the Fernandina Beach Arts Market, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.

Kind actions by law enforcers also deserve attention

If you have seen the old Andy Griffith Show on television, no doubt you’ve seen Otis, the town drunk who checked himself into Sheriff Andy’s jail after he’d had a few too many. Years ago, Rabun County Jail in Clayton, Ga. had its own Otis.

Library enhances electronic catalog with Select Reads

In a fast-paced and technology-driven world, the joy of reading often takes a backseat.