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In Disciple I Bible Study, the lesson on Obedience is set around the law of Moses, the Ten Commandments and the subsequent Levitical law that fills the Old Testament. Obedience and adherence to the rule of law was an expectation of the ancient people.
In Disciple I Bible Study, the lesson on Obedience is set around the law of Moses, the Ten Commandments and the subsequent Levitical law that fills the Old Testament. Obedience and adherence to the rule of law was an expectation of the ancient people.
 
Our legislature continues to dance to the tunes played by ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council.
Our legislature continues to dance to the tunes played by ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council.
 
We often go to resources when doing research for a paper, for a sermon or talk, for Liturgy and Prayer. We cite our sources, something we learned how to do as juniors in high school
We often go to resources when doing research for a paper, for a sermon or talk, for Liturgy and Prayer. We cite our sources, something we learned how to do as juniors in high school
 
She woke up Monday morning complaining about feeling “kinda punk.” After breakfast I found her on the front porch wrapped in a blanket, shivering in the 90-degree temperature.
She woke up Monday morning complaining about feeling “kinda punk.” After breakfast I found her on the front porch wrapped in a blanket, shivering in the 90-degree temperature.
 
Those who follow our legislature know that each session usually has one or two initiatives for which it becomes known.
Those who follow our legislature know that each session usually has one or two initiatives for which it becomes known.
 
I loved when the fair came to town. Rides, good food, exhibits, not to mention the “hoochie koochie” show.
I loved when the fair came to town. Rides, good food, exhibits, not to mention the “hoochie koochie” show.
 
The text from my friend came in around 8:30 Sunday morning. He reported that antisemitic flyers were distributed on all the driveways in his Quail Hollow neighborhood.
The text from my friend came in around 8:30 Sunday morning. He reported that antisemitic flyers were distributed on all the driveways in his Quail Hollow neighborhood.
 
Movies are making a comeback in the great summer blockbusters Barbie and Oppenheimer. We have seen both of them. They could not be more different, but each offers something to think about.
Movies are making a comeback in the great summer blockbusters Barbie and Oppenheimer. We have seen both of them. They could not be more different, but each offers something to think about.
 
Would you be willing to turn over 1.4 billion dollars to an unknown group over which you have no oversight or control and who can do with it as they choose? I bet you wouldn’t do that with even $1,400. But our legislature appears ready to go with the $1.4B.
Would you be willing to turn over 1.4 billion dollars to an unknown group over which you have no oversight or control and who can do with it as they choose? I bet you wouldn’t do that with even $1,400. But our legislature appears ready to go with the $1.4B.
 
I suspect conservatives have complained about liberalism on college campuses since UNC was founded in 1789.
I suspect conservatives have complained about liberalism on college campuses since UNC was founded in 1789.
 
If you drive south on Interstate 95, you will cross over Lake Hartwell in Georgia. In Hartwell, Georgia, a man has put a sign in the front of his little church that reads, “The tired, the poor, the huddled masses. Welcome Home.”
If you drive south on Interstate 95, you will cross over Lake Hartwell in Georgia. In Hartwell, Georgia, a man has put a sign in the front of his little church that reads, “The tired, the poor, the huddled masses. Welcome Home.”
 
Once again we are midway through July without a state budget that was supposed to begin July 1. Why haven’t they passed a budget on time? Not trying to be snarky, the answer is because they can. The old budget remains in effect until a new one is approved.
Once again we are midway through July without a state budget that was supposed to begin July 1. Why haven’t they passed a budget on time? Not trying to be snarky, the answer is because they can. The old budget remains in effect until a new one is approved.
 
In December of 1965, I married into a broadcasting family. My father-in-law ran a television station.
In December of 1965, I married into a broadcasting family. My father-in-law ran a television station.
 
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton never called it a Revolution. They referred to the war with England as “The Cause,” according to Pulitzer Prize winning author Joseph Ellis.
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton never called it a Revolution. They referred to the war with England as “The Cause,” according to Pulitzer Prize winning author Joseph Ellis.
 
Our little Pierson Point Community celebrates July 4th in a big way. A 100-pound pig is cooked. Sides include slaw, Brunswick stew, baked beans, squash casserole, watermelon, beer and banana pudding to round out the menu. But before the meal there is the Pierson Point Parade.
Our little Pierson Point Community celebrates July 4th in a big way. A 100-pound pig is cooked. Sides include slaw, Brunswick stew, baked beans, squash casserole, watermelon, beer and banana pudding to round out the menu. But before the meal there is the Pierson Point Parade.
 
In what has to be a landmark decision the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that state legislatures do not have unchecked power over federal elections.
In what has to be a landmark decision the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that state legislatures do not have unchecked power over federal elections.
 
Sometimes, people write me and raise curiosity in my mind. The writer says that he and his wife “moved away from Methodism because of the ‘gay agenda’.” While we are probably better off, I have thought about what he could mean by the “gay agenda”?
Sometimes, people write me and raise curiosity in my mind. The writer says that he and his wife “moved away from Methodism because of the ‘gay agenda’.” While we are probably better off, I have thought about what he could mean by the “gay agenda”?
 
You can’t make it up that a cartoonish Donald Trump, who has been impeached twice and indicted twice already, continues to campaign on lies and vitriol, while promising vengeance and retribution if he is elected again.
You can’t make it up that a cartoonish Donald Trump, who has been impeached twice and indicted twice already, continues to campaign on lies and vitriol, while promising vengeance and retribution if he is elected again.
 
Having reported, discussed and written about North Carolina for 58 years I increasingly find myself responding to happenings by asking the question, “What’s your end game? What are you trying to accomplish?
Having reported, discussed and written about North Carolina for 58 years I increasingly find myself responding to happenings by asking the question, “What’s your end game? What are you trying to accomplish?
 
The visual displayed a modern-day Odd Couple, former US Senator Joe Lieberman standing beside former North Carolina governor Pat McCrory.
The visual displayed a modern-day Odd Couple, former US Senator Joe Lieberman standing beside former North Carolina governor Pat McCrory.
 
I saw him from the window. I should not have opened the door. There he stood. He was not shaken in my presence. He stood his ground. He had large ears and scrawny legs. He said his name was Peter. We had a moment.
I saw him from the window. I should not have opened the door. There he stood. He was not shaken in my presence. He stood his ground. He had large ears and scrawny legs. He said his name was Peter. We had a moment.
 
A good friend, knowing how much I enjoy words, recently sent me a copy of Dr. Frank Luntz’s classic book, “Words that work.”
A good friend, knowing how much I enjoy words, recently sent me a copy of Dr. Frank Luntz’s classic book, “Words that work.”
 
“Summertime… and the living is easy. Fish are jumping and the cotton is high.” Anticipation of summer parties, cookouts and pool parties. Beach trips and lake trips, and our favorite, the Neuse River.
“Summertime… and the living is easy. Fish are jumping and the cotton is high.” Anticipation of summer parties, cookouts and pool parties. Beach trips and lake trips, and our favorite, the Neuse River.
 
Public education is the most important function of state government and we spend more tax dollars on education than any other budget item.
Public education is the most important function of state government and we spend more tax dollars on education than any other budget item.
 
America in 1944 was vastly different from the nation we are today.
America in 1944 was vastly different from the nation we are today.
 
She watches news and reads broadly. She is particularly interested, and increasingly curious, about all the anti-abortion activity that is making so much noise around her.
She watches news and reads broadly. She is particularly interested, and increasingly curious, about all the anti-abortion activity that is making so much noise around her.
 
Recently we had the opportunity to spend nearly two weeks in France. From Paris, we sailed on the Seine to Caen and the United States Cemetery in Normandy.
Recently we had the opportunity to spend nearly two weeks in France. From Paris, we sailed on the Seine to Caen and the United States Cemetery in Normandy.
 
A reader asked why I am so insistent that the General Assembly is making the greatest power grab since Reconstruction.
A reader asked why I am so insistent that the General Assembly is making the greatest power grab since Reconstruction.
 
It all started with Linda. Our friends adopted her, this little brown dog from South Carolina.
It all started with Linda. Our friends adopted her, this little brown dog from South Carolina.
 
Blue Cross’ restructuring: “The devil is in the lack of details.”
 
Warm spring afternoons bring the neighborhood children out to play. Laughter rings out and bikes are everywhere in the cul-de-sac, almost like it’s Daytona.
Warm spring afternoons bring the neighborhood children out to play. Laughter rings out and bikes are everywhere in the cul-de-sac, almost like it’s Daytona.
 
What’s the difference between a protest and a riot? It is a legitimate question since our legislature recently passed an anti-riot bill.
What’s the difference between a protest and a riot? It is a legitimate question since our legislature recently passed an anti-riot bill.
 
In a commercial that ran in the Carolina Hurricanes playoff game, the elementary school boy came home. He looked in his fridge for apples and bananas.
In a commercial that ran in the Carolina Hurricanes playoff game, the elementary school boy came home. He looked in his fridge for apples and bananas.
 
What can you do when already-powerful politicians grab more and more power?
What can you do when already-powerful politicians grab more and more power?
 
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