Offering a special welcome to all I’ve been involved in ministry or “church work” for more than two decades. Don’t let my youthful persona fool you, I’m now closer to drawing Social Security than I am to drawing Crayola-inspired pictures on construction paper. Obviously, Social Security may not be an option for me or my generation, but that’s a column for another time.
Back to the ministry: Yes, the church has been my life. I have loved it and hated it; embraced it and atta...
Snubbed at local medical facility, Part II In last week’s story I shared how, with a fever of 106.7, I sought help at a medical center and was turned away by staff members. Crushed by the medical staff’s rejection and coldhearted attitude, I returned to my vehicle and drove back home while crying and asking God for His help.
After arriving home my son-in-law took me to a local hospital’s Emergency Department where upon examination my temperature had lowered to 104.0 F.
And ...
Religion Calendar for Friday, May 24, 2013 May 30
— The Rev. Clifton E. Freeman, Jr. will be ministering at For The Cause of Christ Ministry at 7:30 p.m. for Pastor Ronnie McKoy’s 10th Anniversary on Thursday, May 30.
June 1
— Unity The Way of Holiness Church of Clarkton will have a program called “Bible Alive” at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. The church is located at 8237 Lisbon Road, Clarkton.
— Shining Light Ministries will be having a f undraise...
You can choose to be happy There is a centuries old phrase from William Shakespeare’s masterpiece “Hamlet” that goes like this: “There is something rotten in the state of Denmark.” Going back to your high school English class, you might remember that strange things were indeed going on in Hamlet’s world.
His father, the Danish king, had been murdered. His uncle was behind the conspiracy and had taken over the country. Ghosts and apparitions were visiting the castle. ...
Clarkton PFWB Church to celebrate homecoming Clarkton PFWB Church invites you to attend our Homecoming Service Sunday, June 2.
Services will begin at 10 a.m. with guest singers"Friends of Jesus Quartet" of Lumberton.
The Rev. Charles Heath, regional director of the PFWB Inc.will be our guest speaker at 11 a.m.
A covered dish meal will be served at noon in the fellowship hall.
We are located at 24 S. Page Road. Bring your family and friends and share this special day with us.
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A real saint goes marching in Years ago my oldest son asked me a question: “What is a saint?” When you’re driving along with a numb mind at day’s end, as I was, that’s not the type of question you are prepared to answer. So I splattered out, “A saint is someone who does what God wants them to do.” My son answered, “If that’s a saint, then why did New Orleans choose that as their football mascot?”
I didn’t have an answer for that question either.
What is a saint? Well,...
Relying on the wisdom of simplicity In Paulo Coelho’s brilliant little book, The Alchemist, the author tells of a young lad sent by his father to a wise man to discover the secret of happiness. The wise man lived in a magnificent, faraway castle complete with sweet music, beautiful artwork, delicious food, and sprawling gardens. It was a wonder of the world.
After a long journey to the castle and waiting for hours to speak to the sage, the boy finally gained an audience. The ...
Shipman Memorial Scholarship seeking applicants BLADENBORO — The Shipman Memorial Scholarship applications are now available by calling 910-874-1516 beginning Wednesday, May 1, for Bladen and Columbus counties.
The scholarship was established in the memory of William “Dewey” Shipman Sr. and Zenah Mae Clarida Shipman.
The applicant must be a high school graduate of the class of 2013 with at least a GPA of 2.5; a letter of acceptance from the college (four-year college) they plan to atte...
Give ‘right now’ all that you have There is a Zen parable about a man who surprised a sleeping tiger while walking through the jungle. The ferocious animal pursued the man, causing him to throw down his bag and walking stick, as he ran for his life.
With the tiger tightly on his heels, the man came to a steep cliff. He saw a vine dangling over the edge, quickly grabbed it, and began shimmying down the vine just narrowly escaping the teeth of the tiger who now leered hungrily...
Riding the wave of God, just hang on When I was a bit younger and a bit braver, a group of friends and I shot the rapids on the Ocoee River in southeast Tennessee. The Ocoee, which I think is the Cherokee word for “terrified rafter” is a world class whitewater adventure.
Now, I’m no world class athlete, and that became evident on the river. I so feared being sucked out of the boat that I literally dug my toenails into the rubber raft I was paddling. But by the time we finished...
Walk on, God’s grace will lighten the burden In ancient Jerusalem there was a pool of water called Bethesda. The location served as an impromptu hospital ward, a collection point for the sick, blind, and paralyzed. These infirmed went to Bethesda to receive a hoped for healing – not from a physician – but from the therapeutic waters themselves.
Back then it was a common belief that an angel came from heaven at certain times and “stirred up the water” of Bethesda’s pool, resulting in m...
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phone: 910-863-4600
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