Anonymous Mainstreet giveaway winner donates proceeds to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank!
May 26, 2020
It was supposed to be a fun contest. Sign up for the Mainstreet Daily News morning newsletter and win $100. Easy. Spend the money on groceries, […]
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Anonymous Mainstreet giveaway winner donates proceeds to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank!
It was supposed to be a fun contest. Sign up for the Mainstreet Daily News morning newsletter and win $100. Easy. Spend the money on groceries, […]
Memorial Day 2020: Lest we forget…
May 25, 2020
I just completed reading through the book of Genesis, and in doing so, I was reminded of an act by Jacob that is recorded in Genesis […]
The beautiful power of authentic example
May 24, 2020
Our children are much more aware of their surroundings than we think. Even if we don’t notice it ourselves, they are picking up on conversations that […]
Tombots: An alternative form of companionship for isolated older adults during COVID-19
May 17, 2020
TALLAHASSEE – This week, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) began delivering over 375 therapeutic robotic pets to socially isolated seniors and adults living with Alzheimer’s […]
National media descends on Alachua County to cover drive thru weddings
May 17, 2020
Hours before the second round of drive-thru weddings kicked off on May 14th in Downtown Gainesville, Alachua County Clerk of the Court Jess Irby had a […]
Keep on running the race…
May 17, 2020
The Bible is replete with images from real life that help us understand God’s principles and direction for our lives. One of the most helpful for […]
The COVID-19 Prayer: Alachua County Commissioner Chestnut delivers prayer addressing coronavirus
May 13, 2020
Commissioner Charles Chestnut asked viewers and his colleagues to bow their heads and then delivered the invocation at the beginning of the Alachua Board of County […]
High Springs Fire and Police Departments making kid’s birthdays special during COVID-19
May 12, 2020
Units from the High Springs Fire and Police Departments responded to a call around 6pm… I’ve written that phrase or some form of it dozens of […]
A mother’s love, wisdom, and life lessons ‘caught’
May 10, 2020
As Mother’s Day arrives, I find myself reflecting more than usual on life-lessons my mom taught me. It may have to do with needing her wisdom […]
MOM PICS: The half hour photo shoot that will last a lifetime
May 10, 2020
There is a folder on my home computer desktop named BACKUP. Inside of that folder are a dozen folders named after various topics such as […]
He Directs My Path…
May 10, 2020
I enjoy computers…but sometimes they can get under the skin of even the most “techy” among us, causing untold frustration! We often hear computers talked about […]
A history of Mother’s Day
May 10, 2020
Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna […]
10 ways to celebrate mom even during COVID-19
May 9, 2020
In 2020, given the COVID-19 crisis, many of us are rethinking how to give extra recognition to moms, some of whom are in the high-risk age range. Most moms […]
Why does America pray?
May 7, 2020
Why do we pray? Whether it’s smooth sailing or unsteady waters, prayer has often been used to seek wisdom, demonstrate thankfulness, and discover peace in our […]
5 tips for celebrating Mother’s Day from afar
May 3, 2020
(BPT) – This Mother’s Day, you may not be able to be with your mom in person due to social distancing. The time apart may be […]
Empty pews take a financial toll on many US congregations
May 3, 2020
As some 350,000 American churches and other houses of worship scramble to meet the spiritual and – increasingly – material needs of their members remotely, they […]
FEED GNV serves 1,600 meals to vulnerable residents in less than a month
May 3, 2020
FEED GNV, a pilot program launched by the City of Gainesville in partnership with the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, has provided more than 1,600 meals […]
As I now am, they will be
May 3, 2020
I was privileged to grow up in church, sitting on a pew and listening to various pastors in both of the churches at which we attended […]
“I DO!” Couples take the fast lane to marriage at county courthouse despite COVID-19 restrictions
May 1, 2020
They promised to be honest, committed, faithful and stay together through the best and the worst. Getting married in your car during a global pandemic might […]
Heroes of the pandemic: Bread of the Mighty Food Bank steps into the gaps and takes on hunger
Apr 29, 2020
What is the biggest issue facing the world? COVID-19 might be the obvious answer, but what about before the coronavirus? Or after? At the top of […]
Creation happens in the not-so-idle hands of a Gainesville stand-up comedian
Apr 26, 2020
It all started with a comic book character named “Is’Nana the Were-Spider” who was responsible for releasing creatures of horror into the world. The comic book […]
We all love sunny days
Apr 26, 2020
I always feel sorry when I hear stories about those up north who planned their hard-earned vacations in “The Sunshine State,” only to get here and […]
4 ways to help nurses during the coronavirus pandemic
Apr 25, 2020
Family Features – America’s nurses are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus, providing safe, quality, compassionate and nondiscriminatory care to those they serve, […]
Where God Is, there is singing
Apr 19, 2020
I can’t imagine a world without singing. Let’s face it, both vocal and instrumental music are part of our daily lives, no matter where we live, […]