Columns

Story & Song is one for the books

To this day, I insist one of the most relaxing and gratifying hobbies is to visit brick-and-mortar bookstores. Call me old-fashioned. Just don’t call me late for coffee. Sure, it’s quicker and sometimes more economical to order books online.

Cruizers control: Amelia revved-up about cars

By Todd Frantz, News-Leader There are a lot of really wonderful things about Fernandina Beach and Nassau County. Beautiful sun-soaked beaches, fantastic dining and drinking establishments, unique shopping venues, an incredible historic downtown and friendly residents top the list.

Truth, transparency more than words

These days, it has become second nature to reiterate the need for journalists to be honest, objective and accurate. As the News-Leader’s new editor, that’s my main mission throughout Nassau County. I want to be as objective here as I was everywhere else.

Library launches monthly newsletters to keep you in the know

Keeping abreast of the latest happenings and literary treasures at your Nassau County Public Library has just become easier and more engaging.

The call of biblical family planning

The call of Biblical family planning is one of the areas, especially in today's complicated world, that brings out strong feelings to many of us. There are many visions of the years ahead for our families.

Thomas demanded proof so we could believe

On the first Easter evening, Jesus’ disciples had slipped away and gathered at some remote location behind locked doors. They hoped to lay low and avoid those who'd orchestrated the arrest and execution of Jesus, and who might now be searching for them.

A captivating balance of performance and handling

Just like two-seat sportscars, convertibles are nice halos for automakers, but there’s not much volume to help amortize development and manufacturing costs. In the luxury brand category, just BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus offer convertibles on our shores.

Saved from death, and for abundant life

At Easter we’re more dramatically confronted by the full arc of the Christian story: God created the world and it was good; mankind fell into sin, thus corrupting all that God had made — a trespass so severe it could be absolved by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ — who atoned for...

The divine provision that transforms lives

Bless the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. It is so important for us to remember God’s benefits and not our accomplishments. His provisions are superior and they are eternal.