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Peace in troubling times

Recent events have given us much to consider. Stress and worries and a look at the future ahead with possible doubts are on our minds.

What happens when we have the courage to show inexplicable kindness?

In Deuteronomy 31:6-7, Moses tells Joshua, his successor, “Be strong and courageous.” The phrase is repeated in the book Joshua, in 1 Chronicles, and again 2 Chronicles. All told, these words are restated eight times in the Bible. Clearly, God wants us to notice.

A change will do you good

Many moons ago, (back when the year was a numeric trio) Greek philosopher, Socrates uttered an intriguing statement: “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” This assertion strikes me as optimistic and logical.

Honor, courage, commitment and respect

America’s naval service began during the American Revolution, when on Oct. 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized a few small ships, thus creating the Continental Navy. What began with 22 commissioned officers is now close to 350,000 personnel, comprising the U.S. Navy.

Lessons learned

Recently one of our best students was disqualified from our essay competition because she unintentionally did not follow the rules. It was too bad as she wrote a very good essay, and I shared her disappointment.

A no-fare air fair in Fernandina

The crowd mingles, conversations fluttering with anticipation as guests grab a flute of champagne, turn to the sky. On the horizon, a speck appears, a small plane, coming closer. Then the sound, a low rumble rising in pitch as it gets closer, low to the ground, bearing down on the group.

An eclectic town with a cool, soothing vibe

Nashville is routinely and deservedly awarded the title of Music City USA. On a smaller scale, Fernandina Beach could now be a nominee for Music Town USA. Like the waters of Egans Creek, an inflow of music talent arrives regularly in Fernandina Beach.

Even in the worst of times, God is up to something special

Funerals force us to confront the ultimate consequence of mankind’s fall: we all die. At funerals, we grieve and get angry. And sometimes we can’t help but wonder: Where was God? And why didn’t he intervene? We want answers. And most of all we want divine action.

Behold the Lord’s hand

Behold the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear; but our sins have hid His face from us, that He will not hear. God has not lost any of His power nor His love for us, but there is a problem.

National Library Week

I wish that when you opened the newspaper to this article it would be like a musical birthday card with confetti spewing out and the song “We are the Champions” playing softly in the background because this article is all about National Library Week, and I would like to celebrate the services and...