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THE WORD: Facing a crisis
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 Many a great battle is won by the […]
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Walter Royal, North Carolina chef who won on ‘Iron Chef America’ cooking with ostrich, dies at 67
Walter Royal, the chef of a destination steakhouse in North Carolina who triumphed as a challenger on “Iron Chef America” by cooking mostly Southern dishes with ostrich meat, has died. The Angus Barn in Raleigh, […]
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Tennessee company refuses US request to recall 67 million potentially dangerous air bag inflators
DETROIT — A Tennessee company could be heading for a legal battle with U.S. auto safety regulators after refusing a request that millions of potentially dangerous air bag inflators be recalled. The National Highway Traffic […]
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THE WORD: Enjoy to your peril
“Lovers of pleasure — rather than lovers of God; having a form of godliness — but denying its power.” 2 Timothy 3:4-5 Is the love of pleasure and amusement growing on you — gaining the […]
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North Carolina Strawberry Festival celebrates its 90th year
The first bite into a plump, sweet, strawberry. A bite so good, you are left licking your fingers afterwards from the red juice dripping down your hand. North Carolina has long been an agricultural hotspot […]
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THE WORD: Like a light in darkness
“In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah . . . and his wife Elizabeth . . . Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing […]
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THE WORD: Defining success
“May Your will be done.” Matthew 6:11 “Not as I will—but as You will.” Matthew 26:39 What is success? What is the true aim in life? What should one, setting out to make his way […]
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THE WORD: The Beatitude for the Unsuccessful
There may be no Bible beatitude saying expressly, “Blessed are the unsuccessful,” but there are beatitudes, which are equivalent to this. We take these from our Lord’s own lips, “Blessed are those who mourn,” “Blessed […]
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The venomous gourmet: A review of Bull City Burger and Brewery’s Tarantula Burger
Spider on a bun is the highlight of Durham restaurant’s Exotic Meat Month According to a list of “fascinating facts” that has been forwarded around the internet for decades, the average sleeping American swallows four […]
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THE WORD: The first Christians
“The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” Acts 11:26 The lives of the converts were so different from their unbelieving neighbors, that they were called Christians. It is supposed that the name was given […]