by ssadmin | Mar 9, 2023 | Daily Journaling
“A sincere man who truly loves people.” This is how Dub McGinnes describes my next guest on Faith, Family, and Festival. Ray “Rolly” Rollyson’s family line is like a white oak tree. Their roots run strong and deep, and his heritage is firmly anchored in Plant City....
by ssadmin | Mar 1, 2023 | Daily Journaling
“Started as a cowboy and ended up as a plow boy.” That’s how Jim Jeffries describes himself. In Genesis 2:15 we read, The Lord God put the man in the Garden of Eden to work the soil and take care of the garden. God had a plan from the very beginning for us to tend...
by ssadmin | Feb 27, 2023 | Daily Journaling
Today is National Strawberry Day! Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him! Psalm 34:8 NLT How can I not create a post about it because the Florida Strawberry Festival begins this week! The pollen is in full force, the weather...
by ssadmin | Feb 26, 2023 | Daily Journaling
From Farming to Pharmacy, then back to farming. Throughout his life, Mr. Joe Newsome has realized what is important…relationships. Whether it is with family, your workplace, or the community, personal relationships matter, and the most important relationship of all is...
by ssadmin | Feb 24, 2023 | Daily Journaling
What an honor it was to sit down with the “Queen of Strawberries”, Ms. Helen Parke. She is such an inspiration and a joy. Ms. Helen’s (almost) 98 years of living has been a blessing. She reminds us that there will be bumps in the road, but everything...
by ssadmin | Feb 22, 2023 | Daily Journaling
How appropriate that in the midst of National FFA week, I had the opportunity to sit down and interview one of my favorite teachers, a mentor, and friend. We spoke of the Florida Strawberry Festival, the FFA, family, and his relationship with the Lord. When I think of...
by ssadmin | Feb 20, 2023 | Daily Journaling
If you missed church this weekend, well…Mr. Tim Lovett will take you there in this interview. Tim Lovett is a man who loves Jesus, and he loves to talk about the Lord! It seems that each time I go to his office for something, God-talks weave their way into our...
by ssadmin | Feb 17, 2023 | Daily Journaling
On March 2-12, 2023, the Florida Strawberry Festival will be in full swing. Leading up to the festival, I’ll be sharing interviews with you on a few festival icons. Meet Mr. Dub McGinnes. A man who loves his family, our festival, and above all the Lord. When I asked...
by ssadmin | Feb 17, 2023 | Daily Journaling
Owls are fascinating. Where we live, you can often hear an owl hooting in the woods, calling to another one that is nearby. When one is perched close, their stoic movements intrigue me. They watch with intention, and seem curious with each move you make. “Owls are...
by ssadmin | Feb 15, 2023 | Daily Journaling
No matter where you are, shine bright. That is why I am suffering here in prison. But I am not ashamed of it, for I know The One in whom I trust, and I am sure that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until the day of His return. 2 Timothy 1:12 Y’all,...
