“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope thr…
”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8
As an artist, I have lately been experimenting with a limited palette of oil paints using only three colors — blue, red and yellow — and white.
Generally, from a gardening standpoint, I enjoy the month of January. Typically, I peruse the garden catalogues that arrive this time of year,…
“And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.” Luke 1:47
It’s a new year, 2021, and it’s time to plan for the garden. Spring is almost here!
AppHealthCare has launched a COVID-19 vaccine interest form for anyone interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone can fill out the f…
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Imagine you’re on a movie set. The director yells “action!” The actor delivers the line. The director yells “cut!” The angle wasn’t quite righ…
If you’re reading this article, it’s safe to say that you survived the year of tumult and turmoil that was 2020.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6
I know that January 1 didn’t really mark some deep change in the flow of the days of our lives. And yet, while there is no physical compartmen…
Before we write off 2020 as a year to forget, I’d like to point out that it was a pretty good year for North Carolina gardeners. Beyond welcom…
“He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.…
It appears that we’ve finally made it to the finish line of the year 2020. To several of the folks I’ve spoken with (socially distant or via v…
What a year, from experiencing numerous ramifications of a pandemic to enduring negative political campaigns, most are not sad to say goodbye …
We have a tradition in our house. My husband asks what I want for Christmas. I reply, “a load of well-rotted manure for my garden beds.” He ro…
You just never know who you are going to meet in Blowing Rock.
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law to redeem those who were under the law, so …
BLOWING ROCK — You just never know who you are going to meet on Main Street in downtown Blowing Rock.
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have th…
Kudzu strikes terror in every good Southerner’s heart. Few of us doubt the myth that it can grow half a mile per day. Yet, when the Japanese b…
Most football fans remember Chad Ochocinco. His name was Chad Johnson, and he wore number 85 on his jersey, so he legally changed his name to …
“So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket o…
Well, Old Man Winter is just about here. All the wildflowers are gone, the stalks cut down, the mulching done. And now it’s time to get those …
As we enter into the Christmas season, a longstanding tradition at many churches is the breaking out of holiday hymns that herald the birth of…
Long ago, in the Dark Ages, the only olive oil found in upscale markets were ½ pint bottles, marked “virgin.” In the 1970s, this was daring st…
There are some people who, while they appear sensible, are not fans of the sweet potato. I, on the other hand, am happy eating them year-round…
There are some people who, while they appear sensible, are not fans of the sweet potato. I, on the other hand, am happy eating them year-round…