Category: Personal
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Some Scenic Shots from OBX
My wife and I made a brief escape, down to the Outer Banks of North Carolina – Corolla and Duck specifically. Though only a two hour drive from our home – a home where we have lived for the past 4 1/2 years – this was my first time to visit the Outer Banks. We…
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Symbol of a New Day Dawning
From time to time I am asked why I have a rooster for a profile picture, both on my blog and on Facebook. What’s more, the rooster is also the screensaver on my phone. I use these images for more reason than just the bucolic tranquility they depict. The rooster has a long history as…
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Grace Found at a Theme Park: An Open Letter to Kennywood
My friend, Jay Mitlo, has written An Open Letter to Kennywood, to thank the workers at a Pittsburgh area amusement park for the simple kindnesses that meant much more than most realize. The post was so well received, and so re-posted, that it effectively broke Facebook – Facebook flagged it, shut it down, until they…
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John R.W. Stott: A Memorial Tribute
A video memorial for John R.W. Stott, who passed from this life today. Few if any have had as much influence on my Biblical understanding and holistic theology as did John Stott through his writings and lectures. John R.W. Stott (April 27, 1921 – July 27, 2011) R.I.P.
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Cancer Suggestions from Johns Hopkins
I received the following Update in an e-mail. It describes findngs from Johns Hopkins University about causes and preventative measures that guard against cancer. Having gone through treatment for colon cancer, I thought this worthwhile to pass along and preserve. *** 1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard…
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Sullivan Central’s Andrew Griffith Latest Local Brevard Signee
By Steve Wilmoth – TriCitiesSports.com With a head coach and three assistants with ties to the Northeast Tennessee area, Brevard College has made serious in-roads acquiring local talent for their 2010 football recruiting class. The latest is Sullivan Central wide receiver/defensive back, Andrew Griffith, who inked with the Tornados in ceremonies at school on Friday. Griffith…
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Our Brief B&B Binge
Just back from a weekend in the Smokies. Carolyn & I appreciate the generosity of our church, who provided this get-a-way as a gift to us. Here’s where we stayed, Richmont Inn: Making it all the more nostalgic, Carolyn & I had our first date just around the corner from this Inn. We were, at one…
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Jimmy V Week for Cancer Research
According to ESPN, this is Jimmy V Week. It is a week when ESPN, in conjunction with the V Foundation, remember former North Carolina State Basketball Coach Jim Valvano, and raise funds for Cancer Research. Watch Coach V’s powerful message that kicked off this foundation shortly before his passing in ’93: I don’t comment about it…
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Hi Ho, Hi Ho… It’s Off to the Polls I Go
Call me old fashioned, but I don’t open presents before Christmas morning. And I don’t vote before election day. That’s not a point of pride. It’s just what I do. I am comfortable that way. I go off the the polls this morning comforted by these thoughts: 1. I am confident about the “class” of both…
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Gridiron Warriors
The final game of my sons’ 2008 football season has come and gone. While in most respects it was a disappointing season for their teams, both of them accounted for themselves fairly well. This picture above was taken after the final game – a “W”. It was special because our younger son, Matthew, a Freshman, who…
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Why I Am NOT Part of the Religious Right
One would think I’d be a good prospect to be a part of the Religious Right. 1. I am a conservative Evangelical pastor. 2. I first identified my political identity as a Republican in the 2nd Grade. (My teacher at Cedar Road Elementary School, Mrs. Manning, wanting to teach us a little about Civics, listed several candidates…
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Hello World!
Why am I doing this? I am not particularly tech savvy. And I have more than enough things to do with my time. So why am I taking the time to start a blog? I suppose another question might be: Who am I doing this for? Both questions are probably pertinent. 1. To Communicate with Others. …
