Jan White, Author at The Andalusia Star-News

Lifestyles

OLD RUGGED CROSS OF CHRIST CHANGED HISTORY, CHANGES LIVES

There’s a story told of a British soldier during World War I who fled the battlefield and deserted his regiment one night. He headed for ... Read more

by Jan White, Friday, July 17, 2020 6:51 pm

Lifestyles

BUILDING A BRIDGE TO PEACE

There’s a story told about two brothers who lived on adjoining farms. One day the brothers had a falling out after 40 years of farming ... Read more

by Jan White, Friday, July 10, 2020 5:23 pm

Lifestyles

LESSONS LEARNED DURING THE STORMS OF LIFE

Walking around our yard after last Sunday night’s tornado and/or straight line winds, I saw two tall pine trees snapped in half, a small tree ... Read more

by Jan White, Friday, April 24, 2020 9:22 pm

Religion

Deadly disease for which mankind needs a cure

“The CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, ... Read more

by Jan White, Friday, February 21, 2020 7:07 pm

Religion

Do you know the legend of the Christmas candy cane?

The holidays we celebrate would not be complete without the sweet tradition of candy. Each holiday on the calendar seems to be linked to a ... Read more

by Jan White, Friday, December 27, 2019 6:04 pm

Religion

What if we shared season’s greetings year round?

“Merry Christmas!” I’ve been saying this seasonal greeting everywhere I go, and soon I’ll be saying “Happy New Year!” I’m on a mission to greet ... Read more

by Jan White, Friday, December 13, 2019 6:02 pm

News Main

Mister Rogers’ life of prayer for his neighborhood

If you hear someone singing, “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood,” most of you will know the person who made those words famous. Fred ... Read more

by Jan White, Friday, November 15, 2019 6:49 pm

Religion

Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492

One of the most significant events in history happened in 1492. It’s why our country celebrates that event with a federal holiday the second Monday ... Read more

by Jan White, Friday, October 18, 2019 9:33 pm

Lifestyles

Praying for rain in dry places

“Drought conditions continue to expand across Alabama with little rain in sight,” a recent AL.com headline states. The article goes on to say. “According to ... Read more

by Jan White, Saturday, October 5, 2019 12:00 am

Lifestyles

Miz Lou Browns ‘Ships of life’

I count it a privilege to have known Pat and Lou Brown. Visits with them in the two-story, rambling house down on their farm in ... Read more