One Man’s Perspective: Uganda Part 1

by CHARLIE SCHULER This all started when our daughter-in-law was offered a buyout from her company. Donna and her husband, our son, Brent, wanted to do their part to make […]
The History of Linville Gorge

A walk in nature walks the soul back home. – Mary Davis Many say the most beautiful gorge in America is right here in North Carolina. The breathtaking views of […]
24/7 Marriage: Disconnect to Reconnect

by JAVIER & SHANNAN LABRADOR, The Marriage Flippers We live in the most connected, yet disconnected society in history. How much do you love your smartphone? I hope not as […]
Driving Smart: Making the Zipper Merge Work in Lake Norman

If you’ve driven in the Lake Norman area during rush hour, you’ve likely encountered a situation known as the “zipper merge.” This is when two lanes of traffic merge into […]
Yoga Benefits Your Mind, Body and Soul

by LESLIE SPEAS Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. It is a science that consists of observations, principles, and theories regarding the connection between the mind, body, […]
Tangible Support

It was the week between Christmas and New Year’s – my birthday, as well. My husband was hospitalized with mysterious neurological complications from COVID, and, just to add to the […]
A New Chapter for Bethel Presbyterian Church

Exciting things are happening at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cornelius, as the congregation recently welcomed their new Senior Pastor, the Reverend Aaron C. Moore, and his family. A graduate of […]
What your Favorite Superhero Says About You

What is a hero? Merriam-Webster defines a hero as “a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability.” But that doesn’t seem quite right. […]
To the Grieving Child on Father’s Day

Dear Grieving Child, If you’ve ever heard and felt the saying, “Even in a crowded room, you feel alone,” you’ve likely experienced grief. In my almost 13 years of being […]
The Last Word at the Lake: Traffic at the Lake

Just after we moved to the lake, I was standing on a tennis court in Denver talking to some new friends. “You’ll like it here,” one said. “My only advice […]