By Doug Stauffer
America, the beautiful birthed in 1776,
Immediately the world their focus did affix.
Yet, with two hundred forty-six years now past,
It’s time to be born again for America to last.
Through wars and tumults, patriots braved,
The voices against tyranny constantly raised.
An adage of old, from Benjamin Franklin’s quill,
“Rebellion to tyrants...
By Pastor and Father Doug Stauffer
As we approach Father’s Day, I wanted to use this opportunity to honor and celebrate the fathers in our community. As a pastor (and traveling evangelist for 20 years), I have witnessed how the love, dedication and strength of fathers make a lasting impression...
By Doug Stauffer, pastor, chaplain, veteran (father, son and brother to veterans)
From every branch of service, every walk of life,
America’s soldiers are faced with peril and strife.
Bravery and sacrifice we continually recognize,
Never forget those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Memorial Day: a reminder to pay respect
To those who served, freedoms...
By Pastor Doug Stauffer
Does society seem like it is constantly bombarding you with negative messages? These obstacles are intended to defeat us. Whether it’s the media, societal pressures, or personal struggles, staying motivated and focused on your goals can be challenging. As a pastor, I am dedicated to helping...
By Sean Dietrich
Dan Lovette became an usher at the Baptist church on Easter Sunday, March 26th, 1961. He stood at the door shaking hands, passing out bulletins. Nobody knew Dan.
Weeks earlier, Pastor Lovette had introduced Dan as his older brother.
Dan was a tall man with a soft voice and...
With his final novel, Time’s Orphan, officially launched this month, Niceville local award-winning author Hayley Reese Chow now offers the complete Odriel’s Heirs series, a fast-paced, young adult fantasy adventure.
The Odriel’s Heirs series tells the story of a world in which the powers of fire, invisibility and healing are...
Join us at the National Day of Prayer 2023 in Freeport, Thursday, May 4th, 6 p.m.
This year’s theme, Pray Fervently in Righteousness and Avail Much, is based on James 5:16, and serves as a reminder of the promise that, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”
The...
By Pastor Doug Stauffer
During this time of year, Christians celebrate Christ’s resurrection (called Easter). Upon dying, the soul of the Lord Jesus Christ left his dead body and spent three days and nights in the heart of the earth. On Sunday morning, his soul was resurrected and reunited with...
