We Shall Wear a Crown
We see a story about God’s provision for the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 17: 5-6 (NIV) ‘So he did what the Lord had told him. He went to the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan, and stayed there. The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook. ‘ […]
Do You Understand?
Has anything happened in your life lately that you have had to stop and say, “I really don’t understand.” Ever felt lost or confused? We all have. Proverbs 20:24 reminds us that God directs our steps, so we don’t need to understand everything. Trust the Lord to guide your path. Life’s challenges—jobs, school, bills—can be overwhelming, but […]
Class of 2025
It’s graduation season, a time for caps, gowns, and unforgettable memories! Graduation and commencement ceremonies are special, and mark an incredible milestone for students everywhere. We’re incredibly proud of the class of 2025 for their hard work, amazing achievements and we’re thankful for all that God has done in their lives. These incredible students have dedicated themselves, and we […]
Sunrise on a Great Day
We originally published this blog on Nov 23, 2014 based on my experience at a Men’s Retreat (at Meadowkirk Retreat Center) with our good friends at Centreville Presbyterian Church. One morning, I had the experience of seeing the sunrise at the Branton Observatory. This Observatory is named for Henry Coxe Branton who was a Presbyterian […]
After The Resurrection
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So, she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the […]
Serving God in the Face of Hardship
This week we are studying the Book of Job which is believed to be the earliest book of the Bible. What you see in the Book of Job is the entire Gospel, in its simplest, most uncomplicated form. In the beginning of the Book of Job, God looks down at Job, and He sees him […]
Honoring Mrs. Nettie M. McIntosh
Three weekends ago on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 the “Murals 4 Morganton” project unveiled three new public art murals in Morganton, NC. One of these projects is called “Mountain Matriarchs: Women at Work,” and features the image of our own dear Mrs. Nettie McGimpsey McIntosh. The “Mountain Matriarchs” mural was designed by Claire Alexandre, with mentorship […]
Hope Encourages Us in Tough Times
We see in 1 Thessalonians, that Paul and Silas came to preach the Gospel, but after a few weeks they were persecuted, and had to leave the city. Soon after this, the believers in Thessalonica began to be persecuted, even unto death. Paul wrote a letter of encouragement and thanksgiving to the believers in Thessalonica. The Apostle […]
Take Heart
As we enter this Lenten season, we focus more and more on our spiritual selves. We intensify our worship, we intensify our attendance at mass, prayer meetings or zoom calls because we understand that Lent is when we need to focus on Jesus as we prepare to celebrate His death and resurrection. But we want […]
God First Loved Us
As we enter the Lenten season, it is a time of remembrance and sacrifice. All over the world Christians are reflecting on what God has done for us. John 3:16 (NIV) reminds us of God’s immense love “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall […]