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 few years ago the mother of a dear friend suffered from a heart attack. Though she looked forward to the day that she could have by-pass surgery, she never seemed to question God when her kidneys failed leaving her with no hope for surgery or recovery. The day before she died she had her daughter call me asking that I come to the hospital to talk with her.
But if not – faith
The Rev. Don Davis has been in the ministry for decades in Concord and is the author of several books.
Sunday, Jan. 20
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"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed." (Luke 10:41-42)
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
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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Somehow when I am putting my thoughts together for my columns God seems to lead me to subjects to write. Recently experienced a situation dea…
Sunday, Feb. 10
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
When I was growing up there were certain guys in our school who were bullies just as there are today. Those who did not want to be harassed t…
A number of years ago my wife, Barbara and I attended a Senior Adult Prayer Retreat at Ridgecrest Conference Center at Black Mountain, North C…
Back in the 1940s Gypsy Caravans would visit my hometown of Bennettsville, South Carolina and camp a few miles outside of town. The camp was …
Lotus is a flower that is pink or white in color. It grows in stagnant dirty water along with mud.
“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)
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 …
The Inspire N' Edify Organization helped those less fortunate in the Concord Area in December.
“He who hates his brother is in darkness and walks in darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes…
Wednesday, Feb. 6
Sunday, Jan. 13
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“You cannot serve both God and money.” (Luke 16:13)
As I sit in my pew each Sunday morning I often wonder if we are doing everything we can to reach our community for Christ. Also, are we provi…
Two generations ago, Concord’s Roman Catholic Church was a mission congregation without a resident priest. Older Concord residents still remem…
The Logan Minister Association annual Watch Night Service will be held Monday, Dec. 31, at Barber-Scotia College.
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:14)
“Christ is born; give him glory! Christ has come down from heaven; receive him! Christ is now on earth; exalt him!” - Traditional Byzantine Ch…
A couple of years ago a columnist asked his readers to define the holidays using one word. He was careful to be politically correct by using …
Sunday, Dec. 23
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“You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus.” (Luke 1:31)
Editor's note: This is one of a continuing series on the churches and communities of faith in Cabarrus County.
When I think of Christmas I think of the personal peace that each Christian should enjoy during this special time of year.
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Sunday, Dec. 16
Saturday, Dec. 15
“Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you no…
