“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
Children learn more In church than you think
Most of us know little about how Kudzu got started in the southern part of the United States. Some well-meaning people got it started, but it…
Friday, Jan. 25
Saturday, Jan. 26
“Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for b…
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Sunday, Feb. 10
“Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. Now when He saw that He did not prevail against him, He tou…
In the year 1999 Barbara and I were introduced to the FAITH Sunday School Evangelism Strategy. This method of sharing Jesus was developed at …
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be t…
Philippians 4:6
Saturday, Feb. 23
Friday, Feb. 22
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“For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righ…
Saturday, March 2
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Saturday, March 2
Since the beginning of time every generation of people have asked the question of whether things are worse now than ever before. In the count…
Friday, March 8
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“And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.” (Romans 1:6)
“In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2)
Was Warren C. Coleman the richest African-American in America in 1900? Some, a very few, would say “yes” and many others, most, would say “no …
Local business owner Dean Volk, PT, MPT recently became a published author by releasing “Sciatica Relief Now –I Helped My Wife Overcome Excruc…
As I sit down to type this column, I am catching a break from the cold. Winter really feels like it has set in now after an uncommonly period …
Love, love, love vegetables, even more so with added texture. The best cooking methods for me, allow for texture and sweetness to be achieved …
"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed." (Luke 10:41-42)
Those who read offbeat stories in a futile attempt to block out depressing political news like I do may have seen this viral story by now: A T…
An FBI investigation of President Donald Trump should surprise no one who has followed current events in recent years. As we learned from the …
On Wednesday, an exciting announcement was made in our community: the former Philip Morris plant (now known as The Grounds at Concord) will be…
Editor’s note: The church that was once known as Concord First Assembly now goes by cfa church. Yes, no capitalization is correct according to…
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Sunday, Jan. 20
The longer I serve Christ it appears there are some people who have faith and others who have something that I define as "Super Faith." A fe…
Lotus is a flower that is pink or white in color. It grows in stagnant dirty water along with mud.
All good things must come to an end. In a week-and-a-half, Cabarrus Arts Council Visual Arts Director Rebecca Collins will begin disassembling…
I have defended, or at least argued a case for more information many times when the public becomes outraged at a hunter or angler. Many times,…
According to a just-released study, ultra conservatives over the age of 65 were more likely to share a “news” story on social media claiming H…
As we enter the New Year, many Americans want to start taking better care of themselves and their families.
“In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” (Psalms 5:3)
Chances are that you’ve needed some maintenance or repair on your vehicle recently and had to make the decision: Do I go to the dealership or…
Note from Independent Tribune columnist Alberto Perez: I was recently told a story which I found necessary to pass on. You will relive this sa…
Flora Belle Atkinson Barbee and her six children lived in a small, green house at 709 Applewood Street. Built on a slight hill, the house had …
Dal or dahl is as common in India as roasted potatoes are in England or mac and cheese in America. The word means dried legume, as in lentil, …
Three news stories recently addressed topics related to public education, although each one seemingly stood alone in its relevance to educatin…
The Inspire N' Edify Organization helped those less fortunate in the Concord Area in December.
Let’s go back and forth a bit from the past to the present and look toward the future in today’s Friday Five.
