Gilland: Hope makes a big difference
May 22, 2022
I had an interview with a guest recently, and he referred to himself as a “glass half-full kind of guy.” I chucked inwardly at that description, […]
Faith + Inspiration
Gilland: Hope makes a big difference
I had an interview with a guest recently, and he referred to himself as a “glass half-full kind of guy.” I chucked inwardly at that description, […]
Gilland: A life well lived
May 15, 2022
My family just said goodbye to my dear Mother, who passed away in Indiana on May 4. Mom lived to be a ripe ole’ age of […]
GIlland: A quiet confidence in God
May 1, 2022
We are all facing it daily—dire statements from governmental leaders, expressions of fear from neighbors and family members, and endless headlines pointing us to even greater […]
Ex-Gator QB Driskel talks UF, family camp
Apr 27, 2022
Former Gator quarterback Jeff Driskel had his best season at UF in 2012, when he led the team to an 11-2 record, a Sugar Bowl appearance, […]
Gilland: A word on preaching what we practice
Apr 24, 2022
It was my great privilege to be invited to the recent D6 Conference in Orlando, a large gathering of church leaders, heads of ministries, and Christian […]
Gilland: Hope is alive because He lives
Apr 17, 2022
It is no accident or coincidence that people all over the globe are celebrating Easter Sunday this morning. In every continent, in every nation, believers in […]
Gilland: The blessing of friendship
Apr 10, 2022
We learn the value of a friend in the very beginning of our lives. From those early times of skipping rope on the sidewalk, enjoying neighborhood […]
Gilland: The power of encouragement
Apr 3, 2022
There is one need that we all face, regardless of our age, background, ethnicity, or level of faith in God, and that is our need for […]
Gilland: A whole new world
Mar 27, 2022
I am sure that somebody, at some time, would have said this: “I am an old-fashioned guy living in a new-fangled world.” Well, at least that […]
Gilland: Finding beauty in ashes
Mar 13, 2022
It was quite a week for my wife, her mother, and her brother. Cindy’s dad, the Rev. Jim Biram, passed away on March 4 after a […]
Faith Spotlight: Pastor pushes for racial unity
Feb 27, 2022
The Rev. Alex Farmer’s persistent pursuit of unity gained momentum on the heels of a national tragedy. The 2015 mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal […]
Gilland: Praying for Ukraine
Feb 27, 2022
During my years in school, as I took courses to help me get a handle on this English language of ours, we were instructed to avoid […]
Gilland: Explaining the ‘Doctrine of God’
Feb 20, 2022
The world is currently in turmoil. From the trucker situation in Canada, to the tension between Ukraine and Russia, and the rampant inflation here in our […]
Gilland: Beyond sentimental
Feb 13, 2022
OK, I admit it: I have always been known as a sentimental person. The incredible amount of tears I have shed over the years during Publix […]
UF grad spurs empowerment, confidence in girls
Feb 6, 2022
Shareen Baptiste has a vision that extends throughout Gainesville and across state lines: She wants to see junior high and high school girls dream beyond the […]
Gilland: Finding peace in an ‘EXIT’ sign
Feb 6, 2022
Transitions are never easy, especially life-altering changes, such as a move to another city. I have experienced several of these, and not one of them was […]
Gilland: The cost of courage
Jan 30, 2022
This past Friday marked the 36th anniversary of one of the saddest days for our nation. That was the day when the Challenger space shuttle exploded […]
Gilland: Learning when to let go of friends
Jan 23, 2022
The role that this thing called “community” plays in all of our lives is hard to overstate. I’m not speaking of the geographical neighborhood or city […]
Remembering MLK’s Letter from Birmingham Jail
Jan 17, 2022
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s an appropriate time to revisit one of Dr. King’s most iconic messages. King gave many interviews and speeches, […]
Gilland: Enjoy the view ahead
Jan 16, 2022
This past Thursday found me doing something that happens much more often now than in prior years. I have quarterly eye checkups to monitor some fairly […]
Gilland: Capturing the power of encouragement
Jan 9, 2022
In my daily Bible reading, I recently re-read the amazing story of Nehemiah, the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes. This servant’s heart was broken over the dire […]
Gilland: A fresh start with renewed hope
Jan 2, 2022
Here we are again, a fresh turn of the page on the trusty old calendar, and just like that, 2021 is over. Hello, New Year! Yep, […]
Gilland: Hug those necks a little more tightly
Dec 26, 2021
To borrow a line from the Andy Williams classic, we have just come through “the most wonderful time of the year.” This amazing annual event is […]
Advent reflection: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Dec 19, 2021
Much of what we love about Christmas is related to traditions. The song “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is a way we Christians have celebrated prophecy […]