Faith

By David Rogers. June 15, 2013. BLOWING ROCK, NC -- It's Father's Day tomorrow, and I thought I would share this story with those who might read it. Maybe there is something meaningful: Things aren't always the way we imagine them as kids.

Read more: A Father's Day Witness for God's Front Porch

By David Rogers. May 16, 2013. BLOWING ROCK, NC -- Mix the memory of a beloved Blowing Rock police chief with a lot of favorite gospel music, and you have the makings of a highly successful scholarship fundraiser. That's the takeaway from Thursday night's Owen Tolbert Memorial Scholarship Fund Concert at Blowing Rock's First Baptist Church.

Read more: Blowing Rock SNAPSHOT: Tolbert Concert Jams First Baptist

By David Rogers. May 11, 2013. BLOWING ROCK, NC – With a  seaman’s chaplain, furniture makers, and retail department store executives in his pedigree, you might expect Blowing Rock resident and recently minted author, Tucker Yates, to be thoughtful, versatile…

Read more: Blowing Rock ONE ON ONE With...Tucker Yates: Finding Heaven

Special Report. February 12, 2013. BOONE, NC — Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista visited the headquarters of Samaritan’s Purse today to meet with Franklin Graham and speak to the staff of the international Christian relief organization.

Read more: Gingrich Visits High Country, Samaritan's Purse

January 23, 2013. BLOWING ROCK -- Many notes find their way into our Outlook mailbox every week. Some are sources of a laugh or two or three. Others make us think -- or touch our hearts and souls.  This piece was uncredited, so we do not know an author's name to credit, but we nonetheless thank him or her for their authorship.  We hope our readers find meaning, strength, solace, or inspiration in this new series.

Read more: WORDS OF INSPIRATION: The Carpenter

December 18, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- Our nation's and our people's resiliency is nowhere more evident than in its love, comfort and creativity expressed in the face of adversity. This "Untitled" poem by an uncredited author was forwarded to us this morning. As you are reading it, think of the rhythm of "Twas the Night Before Christmas."

Read more: A Poem Quickly Finds Its Way to Blowing Rock

By David Rogers. December 16, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- With nine Bible lessons, supported by congregational hymns and a performance by The Choir on Sunday afternoon, downtown Blowing Rock's St. Mary of the Hills was filled with music and words of inspiration in presenting, "A Festival of Lessons and Carols" in a special, sanctuary service.

Read more: St. Mary's Advent Festival a Powerful Celebration of God's Glory

By David Rogers. December 16, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- With ample servings of roast venison, chicken pot pie, sweet potatoes and serving dishes overflowing with other delectables -- including a 9-layer spiced apple flat cake from an 1800s recipe -- Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church finished off its year-long 125th Anniversary celebration with an "1800s Homecoming Dinner" to beat all on Saturday. If any of the guests left hungry, it was their own fault!

Read more: Rumple "Finishes Off" 125th Anniversary --1800s Style

December 4, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- The choir of St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church will present a traditional Lessons and Carols service Sunday afternoon, December 16th at 3 pm in the nave of the church. The church is located on Main Street in Blowing Rock, and everyone is truly welcome.

Read more: FOR YOUR CALENDAR: St. Mary's Choir Presenting "Lessons and Carols" Service, Dec. 16th

Staff Report. October 21, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church will celebrate the "Feast of All Souls" with a full choral mass featuring the Requiem in D Minor by Gabriel Fauré on Sunday, October 28th, at 5:00 pm, in the nave of the church.  Requiem masses celebrate the lives of those who have died and express our hope for eternal rest for the souls of the departed.

Read more: St. Mary's to Feature Choral Mass: Requiem in D Minor

Read more: Baylor Univ. Prof to Focus on Tolkien, Terror, "Christ-Haunted South" @ Lees-McRae, Oct. 22-23

By David Rogers. October 7, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- From homemade pickles and baked goods to special art and fashionable local crafts, the Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church enjoyed one of the congregation's most successful Artisan's Festivals over the weekend.

Read more: SNAPSHOTS: Rumple Artisan Festival Draws Big Crowds in Blowing Rock

By David Rogers. September 17, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- On Saturday, August 25, 2012, former Delta Force Commander, Lieutenant General (Retired) Jerry Boykin, addressed some 400 Watauga County residents and visitors at Watauga High School's Ross Auditorium. The title of his talk was "Freedom, Family & Faith."

Read more: SLIDESHOW/VIDEO: General Jerry Boykin, August 25th High Country Presentation

By David Rogers. August 29, 2012. BOONE -- General Jerry Boykin commanded the Ross Auditorium stage on Saturday, at Watauga High School. Tears rolled down the cheeks of men and women alike with his sometimes graphic descriptions of the spiritual agonies and physical pain of warfare. Belly laughs and chuckles erupted amid the frequent "amens," as the master public speaker held the spine-tingled attention of a captivated throng.

Read more: SNAPSHOT: The General Entertains, Enthralls, Inspires

By David Rogers. August 22, 2012. BOONE -- Lieutenant General (Ret) William G. "Jerry" Boykin has participated in some of the most historic military events of the modern age.  So how does an ordained minister, the founder/president of Kingdom Warriors, balance fighting for freedom, family and faith?

Read more: FOR YOUR CALENDAR: Delta Force Commander Speaks on "Freedom, Family and Faith", Aug. 25th (FREE)

By David Rogers. August 20, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- Citing her ardent service to the church, the community, and her family, Ann Rhyne presented Jackie Kirkland with an Honorary Life Membership award at the annual meeting of The Women of Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church, held last Thursday.

Read more: Kirkland Awarded Presbyterian Women Honorary Life Membership

By David Rogers. August 16, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- Whether gardening, riding horses, or raising children, I Met Him in My Overalls author Jean Coleman finds inspiration everywhere -- and will share her thoughts with Blowing Rock residents at a luncheon on Friday, August 24th, 11:30 am, at Blowing Rock Country Club.

Read more: Author Jean Campbell to Speak in Blowing Rock, Aug. 24th

By David Rogers. August 14, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- Using six blind men encountering an elephant as a metaphor, Search Ministries Executive Director Chip Cash helped some 80 Blowing Rock and High Country men gain a better understanding of the Bible on Tuesday, in a special meeting of the Men's Connection at Chetola Mountain Resort in Blowing Rock, called, "The Elephant in the Room."

Read more: Mr. Cash Encourages, Inspires Men's Connection in Bible Study

August 13, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- The choir of St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church will present "Voices for Justice: A Litany of Readings and Music" on Satuday, August 18th at 5:00 p.m. in the nave of the church. Photo submitted

Read more: St. Mary's Choir in Blowing Rock Concert, Aug. 18

By David Rogers. August 7, 2012. BLOWING ROCK -- St. Mary's of the Hills Episcopal Church in Blowing Rock reported to Blowing Rock News that its 54th Annual Tour of Homes on Friday, July 27th, earned $49,000 in proceeds to support the church's various community and regional missions. Illustrations courtesy of St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church

Read more: Blowing Rock's 2012 Tour of Homes Raises $49,000