Bethlehem Baptist Church will be having a canned food give-away on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

It’s nice to get a pat on the back sometimes. We do our best at work; we take care of our families, and we love others. Still, at times, it is hard to meet the standards of some people or our own standards. At the end of the day, we will never please everyone all the time.

The Kingdom Heirs will be at Liberty Baptist Church in Toccoa on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m.

Has the Lord ever tapped you on the shoulder and asked something of you that is totally out of your comfort zone? I’ve heard stories and I’ve been involved in situations like this.

The Community Brotherhood, normally held at the Homer United Methodist Church, will not be holding the monthly breakfast for the month of February.

When we had our first grandchild, I experienced what grandmother love was all about. It’s indescribable and it’s incredible. As my Maw Maw Thompson’s birthday is just around the corner, I began to think about how she loved me. Some of the best times of my life were spent with that lovely lady.

As our world rages on, I have good news for Christians all around the world.

I’ve been called “old-school,” and I’ve referred to my younger days as “back in the day.”

What a year! I’ve seen more challenges this year than in any other year of my life. Still, when looking back, I’ve learned so many lessons in 2020, and I plan to us those for years to come.

The Community Brotherhood, normally held at the Homer United Methodist Church, will not be holding their monthly breakfast for the month of January.

The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church monthly brotherhood breakfast for January is cancelled due to the current virus and CDC recommendations.

We all have so many roles in life. Some are husbands or wives, sons or daughters, a grandchild, a brother or a sister, an employee and a friend. It’s the Lord who gives us all of the opportunities to do our part to make the world a better place. Still, our encounter with the Lord Jesus Chris…

This time last year none of us could have imagined what awaited us in 2020. The fight for the White House, the run off for two senate seats in Georgia; our state in definitely in the spotlight. Last, who would have ever thought a virus could change so many lives. It still shocks me to think …

Last week I made a decision that would cause me to take a big leap of faith. It was something I’ve been praying about, and I know God gives us the desires of our hearts. Still, as I debated the pros and cons in my mind, I felt a touch of anxiety. I’m didn’t linger there; I began to encourage…

In early times the season of Advent was a time to prepare the hearts of the people. They spent time in fasting and prayer, and many new Christians were baptized. It was also a time to prepare for the Messiah to come to Earth. After all, the Latin definition of advent is coming.

Community Brotherhood will be held on Sunday, December 6, at 7:30 a.m. in the Don Stewart Hall at Homer United Methodist Church for a time of worship only, no breakfast will be served. Everyone is asked to wear mask and temperatures will be taken at the door.

The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church monthly brotherhood breakfast and fellowship meeting will be at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 13.

Gillsville Baptist Church will offer a free holiday meal from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6. Fifty grocery food boxes will be given to the first 50 families in a drive-thru pick up.

Every year, I always thank the Lord for the big things He has done for me. First of all is my salvation, then my family, my friends, and my ministry. I also thank Him for the opportunity to pray, worship, and praise which opens up a line of communication with the Father, and that turns my da…

It’s so important to keep the Word of God as our road map for everyday life. There are so many self-help books, television shows to give advice, and other people who want to let us know their thoughts, may we remember the Word of God stands forever.