Living on Purpose – The Lord is our strength and shield
We have learned since childhood about the blessings of being protected.
Living on Purpose – Let patience have its perfect work
By Bill Holland Difficult times are not something we enjoy going through; in fact we usually try to avoid even talking about them. When trouble comes, the first thing we ask is why is this happening and if we are not cautious, we can easily be drawn into a full-blown mental, emotional and spiritual breakdown. You would think as many of these storms that we have experienced, we would be learning how to handle them, but for the most...
How I quit the band
I played trumpet in the Lincolnton High School band. Well, that’s not true.
Staying in touch
I dialed the number on my phone and waited for an answer.
Letters to the Editor – January 23, 2019
‘I want EQUALITY, not one side gets more than the other’ I am writing in response to the letter from Gladys Wingate Jules, (in the) Jan. 9 issue. I believe that I am the “white woman who degraded and belittled the good community actions of a new City Councilwoman.” Given that I was indeed at the council meeting Ms. Jules was mentioning, and that I also was followed by a discussion about photographing city meetings, this is why I...
A winter’s day
I am sitting at my table this morning, pen in hand, and looking through my window at the world outside.