Fish Tales: 2017 April Riverview/Apollo Beach
By Capt. Travis Yaeckel
With the exception of a few cold snaps, we haven’t had much of a winter. As a result, spring fishing has...
Randall Teacher/The Coal Elf Author Sparks Student’s Love Of Writing
By Shayne Bernstein, 7th Grader, Randall MS
I have had a few teachers that have made a real positive impact on my life. Mrs. Maria...
Local Author & Virtual Teacher Debuts Children’s Story, Hello Curls
Loving yourself and being kind—Brandi German, a fourth grade teacher with Hillsborough Virtual K-12, explores these themes in her first children’s story, Hello Curls....
Hooked On Christian Books The Most Wonderful Time Of...
By Kelly Wise Valdes
For many centuries, December brings us to a time of excitement, hope, joy and family. It marks the season of Christmas...
Hooked On Christian Books: Books To Beat The Back To School...
It’s that time of year again when parents are out buying back-to-school supplies, backpacks, lunch boxes and clothes for the new school year. This...
Pastor’s Corner With Jomo Cousins, PhD: Hannah’s Prayer For A Son
By Pastor Jomo Cousins, PhD
1 Samuel 1:9-20 (NLT)
9 Once after a sacrificial meal at Shiloh, Hannah got up and went to pray. Eli...
Long Time Valrico Resident Publishes First Illustrated Children’s Book
By Kathy L. Collins
Valrico resident and author, Steve Altier, has written and published his first illustrated children's book, We Can't Move At Christmas!
Altier's book...
Live Like You Mean It: God’s Grace In Tough Times
By Derek Maul
“And since it is through God’s kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God’s grace would...
Grace Notes: The Least And The Most We Can Do
I feel so helpless.
It seems like nothing will ever change.
Legitimate feelings we’ve all experienced. Especially in the aftermath of senseless school shootings. Tragic bombings....
Hooked On Christian Books: Inspirational Books For Father’s Day
It can be argued that fatherhood is the most important job a man will ever have. Being a father is a lifetime commitment filled...
