Faith Spotlight: Local pastor looks to build bridges
Preaching is only the beginning of Gerard Duncan’s community involvement.
Faith + Inspiration
Faith Spotlight: Local pastor looks to build bridges
Preaching is only the beginning of Gerard Duncan’s community involvement.
Gilland: July 4th and free lunch
Thoughts on ultimate freedom.
Gilland: Suffer the little ones
Thoughts on the Supreme Court's landmark decision.
Gilland: A Father’s love, life and legacy
Reflecting on my Dad’s sacrifice, support and love.
Gilland: Choosing faith over fear
A name that would be worthy to appear on any list of favorite characters in the Bible would be that of Joshua, son of Nun. In […]
Gilland: Pondering the greatest gift
We’ve had a flurry of birthdays recently, and what joyous times those are. Having four children, then adding four spouses, then the grands, gives us plenty […]
Gilland: How do you mend a broken heart?
The experience of heartbreak is just about as old as life itself. Going all the way back to Genesis 1, we see that this human condition […]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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 […]