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by Rev. Mark Creech
Published: Saturday, December 20th, 2025 @ 11:15 am
By: Countrygirl1411
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by Rev. Mark Creech
Published: Saturday, December 13th, 2025 @ 8:26 am
By: Countrygirl1411
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A reflection from Mark's grandfather
Published: Saturday, May 24th, 2025 @ 5:36 pm
By: Countrygirl1411
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"My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died; Land of the Pilgrims' pride, from ev'ry mountainside, Let freedom ring!"
Published: Thursday, July 4th, 2024 @ 7:36 am
By: Diane Rufino
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Tom and I got married on a cold December Wednesday in the Ayden Christian Church at three o’clock in the afternoon.
Published: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 @ 12:45 am
By: Lib Campbell
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We remember Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights movement today.
Published: Monday, January 15th, 2024 @ 5:34 pm
By: Diane Rufino
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Here is just a short Poem written during a previous Veteran's day reflection
Published: Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 2:52 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Most of us have plans for the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, but I wonder how many of those plans include anything to do with the true meaning of the day.
Published: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 1:10 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Ever since our 2014 vacation to Normandy and the D-Day sites, I think of Veterans Day in an entirely new light.
Published: Thursday, November 11th, 2021 @ 7:55 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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My husband is passionate about WWII history and holds veterans from that war in the highest esteem.
Published: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 @ 5:04 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Transitions are a time for reflection, and a time for looking forward.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2021 @ 10:11 pm
By: Governor's Office
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What is it about birthdays that make you reflect on what has been and think about what’s to come? The birthday I recently observed wasn’t one of those milestone events, but after you pass your seventh decade, every year should be both a celebration and a time for reflection.
Published: Thursday, August 1st, 2019 @ 11:22 am
By: Tom Campbell
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Memorial Day will be a time of reflection for many who lost loved ones. I served a short time on active duty with the Army and then a six year commitment with National Guard.
Published: Monday, May 27th, 2019 @ 7:25 am
By: Buzz Cayton
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Christians set aside this time for self-examination, reflection, repentance and preparation for Easter. Many sacrifice by giving up something or volunteering, essentially giving themselves to others.
Published: Thursday, April 4th, 2019 @ 11:34 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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Like most people, I have a few (???) artifacts from the past in the house.
Published: Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 @ 3:02 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Remarks by President Trump in Rosh Hashanah National Press Call with Jewish Faith Leaders and RabbisAs we enter the final days of the month of Elul on the Jewish calendar, the Jewish tradition calls for the month leading into Rosh Hashanah to be one of introspection and reflection.
Published: Saturday, September 8th, 2018 @ 9:23 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The July 4 holiday has always provided Americans a welcomed pause for rest, reflection, celebration, and renewal. Never more so than in 2018
Published: Tuesday, July 17th, 2018 @ 5:21 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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On behalf of the United States, First Lady Melania and I join the people of Australia in remembrance and reflection for the 76th Commemoration of the Battle of the Coral Sea.
Published: Friday, May 4th, 2018 @ 4:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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I wrote this Father's Day column in May, as I knew I'd be vacationing in Greece the early part of June and might be writing in my journal but certainly not writing a column.
Published: Sunday, June 18th, 2017 @ 6:38 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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After Fifty Seven years under Fidel Castro's rule, a small country embarks on the new beginning and we have a new opportunity.
Published: Thursday, December 15th, 2016 @ 8:14 am
By: Bobby Tony
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Election season may not be the best time to go looking for sober reflection or respectful dialogue.
Published: Monday, November 21st, 2016 @ 3:48 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Like many, I enjoyed the July 4th cookouts, relaxation with family, friends and fireworks, but it was also a time for remembrances and reflection.
Published: Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 @ 6:47 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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Because my husband and I only have four-legged kids and both of our fathers have long since passed away, Father's Day is typically celebrated with just a card from our four-legged kids.
Published: Saturday, June 18th, 2016 @ 10:02 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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This Mother's Day is another without my mom, who passed away in 2014. I won't be searching for the perfect card, preparing a Mother's Day dinner or making plans with my sisters to take Mom out.
Published: Monday, May 9th, 2016 @ 10:07 am
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Ronald Reagan reflects on the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ and how His simple life and early death has transformed the world.
Published: Thursday, March 31st, 2016 @ 2:19 am
By: Diane Rufino
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The recent death of Glenn Frey, the Eagles's Guitarist at 67 is enough to give even the most dedicated hedonist pause.
Published: Sunday, February 28th, 2016 @ 6:00 am
By: Bobby Tony
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Gene Scarborough originally made the following comment on BCN. It is presented here as a stand alone post as it may provide a historical basis for thought and reflection.
Published: Monday, October 19th, 2015 @ 12:08 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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Today is Constitution and Citizenship Day. It is important to remind ourselves of the Constitution, and other founding documents, for as No. 21 in Declaration of Rights in the 1776 N.C. Constitution reminds us: "a frequent recurrence to fundamental principles is absolutely necessary, to preserve...
Published: Friday, September 18th, 2015 @ 6:56 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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People were calling in to Rush talking about "teaching a lesson" to The Establishment. Rush had an interesting response: The establishment is not 'teachable.'
Published: Monday, July 7th, 2014 @ 8:19 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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We are back home after a great High School Reunion celebrating 50 years. I actually graduated with the class of '63 by taking summer school English and taking enough units to get out just before Kennedy was killed.
Published: Tuesday, May 20th, 2014 @ 2:47 pm
By: Gene Scarborough
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Neither they nor we contend the list is a true reflection of the best and worst of the nation's high schools, but what it does do is reflect those schools that make a concerted attempt to prepare their students for college.
Published: Sunday, May 29th, 2011 @ 5:40 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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It's been accepted that the way children transpire is a direct reflection of the parenting style they were exposed to.
Published: Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 @ 3:57 pm
By: Leslie Schneider
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