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Excitement time, part 2

In last week’s column we talked about the man that Peter and John through Jesus healed as they entered the temple. How he was so…

Giving memories to future generations

Life must be lived forward but understood backwards – Soren Kierkegaard This region has produced some famous people who have touched our national culture and…

Excitement time, part 1

In Acts 3 there is a familiar story of Peter and John as they approached the temple. There at the gate lies a man who…

Galax Fiddlers Convention has long history

The hills will be alive with the sound of music soon in Galax, Virginia for the Old Fiddlers’ Convention. Each year, the convention draws upwards…

Are we contagious?

A question we all have been encouraged to ask ourselves this past year before we went out into public places, “Am I contagious?” It is…

Iconic church celebrating 125 years

Enchanting organ music, multicolored rays of light, and overwhelming feelings of peace are just some of the attributes townspeople have been experiencing for more than…

My sister Linda…

“Life’s about changin’ Nothin’ ever stays the same” And she said, “How can I help you To say goodbye, it’s okay to hurt and it’s…

Outdoor parks add to quality of life

Nothing says summer quite like a visit to a local park. The open space, recreational areas, and abundant nature serve to revitalize the spirit and…

The legacy of a Mountain Midwife

“The Forest was green when I was a-born and I’m green yet.” Of the 469 miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway, milepost 189.1 boasts a…

What is God up to?

Part of the work of a pastor is developing and guiding moments of public celebration of God. This could include weddings, baptisms, Christmas, and Easter…