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(This is a letter to the editor I have submitted to the local paper.)
Editor, Hickory Daily Record
I attended the Visiting Writers’ Series event with Mitchell Gold Thursday, January 28, at Lenoir Rhyne University and came away saddened.
What disappointed me was that we have not come further in our ability to discuss controversial issues, even in [...]

Core-inth Values by bob

January 11th, 2010

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                Corinth’s Leadership Retreat is always (for me, anyway) a great time of reflection and direction as we look forward to the year ahead.  This year, however, the feedback from participants was particularly encouraging.  “The best ever,” said one person, returning to Consistory after a multi-year absence.

The Urgency of the Present by bob

January 10th, 2010

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(The following are excerpts from a 1948 sermon Dr. Harry D. Althouse preached at the Massanetta Springs Bible Conference.  Found in our cornerstone, the sermon seems especially appropriate as we begin a new year.)
“Our Master’s life was a busy life.  On one occasion, He restored the sight of a blind man and referred to this [...]

On the Day After Christmas by bob

December 26th, 2009

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“Exchanging” is not the same as “giving.”

Just in case you forgot, consider this your reminder.  Today (December 26) is Boxing Day.  Most Americans will ignore it.
Those who can trace their recent history to Great Britain or cultures with British influence, however, know about Boxing Day.  Or do they?

What are you pursuing? by bob

December 21st, 2009

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I made an allusion in the Candlelighting sermon to a Ravi Zacharias quote passed on to me by Chris Van Allsburg.  Given our Advent/Christmas theme of light, it seems appropriate to share this quote (edited for length) with you as this week’s devotional –