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Outer Banks bring winds, waves, legends

(Editor’s note: This column is the second part of a two-part series) While the sights, history, and legends of the Outer Banks left me in awe, it was the people who call this place home and the lessons they unknowingly taught me that left the deepest impression. On our first day in Buxton, I asked the hotel clerk what there was to do in the area, the things I shouldn’t miss. Her answer stunned me. “Nothing,” she said matter-of-factly. I stood there in surprised silence unsure how to respond. I had two full pages of attractions I’d researched before our trip, yet here was ...

Transgenderism: A Biblical response

In the coalition that is LGBTQ + (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer), it is the T that has become ground zero in the culture wars. LG and to a lesser extent, B, have long enjoyed widespread acceptance in the culture. But it wasn’t until about 10 years ago when Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner transitioned to Caitlyn Jenner that the T really started to gain traction. I will say that there has been a pushback to Transgenderism that has surprised many (especially in recent years with the controversy surrounding men playing women’s sports). But the statement “I am a ...

Readers’ opinions

Write in Brian Glick for Union Township Supervisor To the Editor: On Tuesday, Nov. 4, I am asking voters in Belleville to grab a pen and write in Brian Glick for Union Township Supervisor. If you forget your pen, do not worry, he will have one for you. What matters is that you vote. I have been fortunate enough to have served alongside Brian on both the Union Township Board and the Regional Police Board, and I can say without hesitation that Brian makes ethical, intelligent, and practical decisions. His choices are based on the safety and prosperity of our town. No elected ...

Early church growth a spontaneous reaction to the work of God

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine – Acts 2:42 In our recent study, we have been considering the growth of the early New Testament church. As we read about the spiritual and numerical growth of the early church in the book of Acts and other places, there should be many things that we can apply in our churches today. We will begin with some simple observations and then move on to deeper theology which should be taught in our churches today. We know from the reading of Scripture that the sacrificial work of Christ was the foundation of the early church. ...

Getting rid of the grave clothes

When I read this passage I could not help but think of the account of our Lord raising Lazarus from the dead. You remember that Lazarus was four days dead when Jesus approached his tomb. Jesus came and demanded that the tomb be opened, spoke one word and Lazarus rose and walked out. When he came out he still had on his grave clothes and our Lord said, “Loose him and let him go”. Many Christians are like that today. They have been lifted out of the darkness of being separated from God, they have been redeemed, and yet they still walk around in their grave clothes. Our Lord would say ...

Lesher Poultry Farm sunflowers in full bloom

Last Saturday, I found myself standing in the midst of what can only be described as sunflower heaven. We’re not talking about a few flowers in someone’s backyard. No, these were sunflowers as far as the eye could see, a golden ocean stretching toward the horizon. I stood there absolutely awestruck, soaking in the sea of proud yellow blooms swaying in unison, cradled in the arms of a warm breeze. Each flower seemed to have a personality of its own, but together they moved like a perfectly orchestrated, captivating floral dance with a host of bees along for the ride. It was almost ...