Category Archives: Inspirational

Favorite #199: Father’s Day

Guest Blog Post by Kelly Key This blog was generated by a discussion I had with my daughter, Kelly, about Father’s Day and fathers. One day many years ago Ben walked into the retail store I was working in, and … Continue reading

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Favorite 198: Winston-Salem Dulcimer Festival

A Fun Day for All I began taking dulcimer lessons from Judy Hefner House last summer, after discovering her on the Camel City Strummers Facebook page. Judy, along with her husband, Kirk House are accomplished musicians, teaching and playing the … Continue reading

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Favorite #197: Authors and Illustrators

Being Creative Together As a children’s author I understand the importance of illustrations in telling a story and feel lucky that my illustrator is not only an amazing artist, but also a friend. I met Jean Barlow when her son, … Continue reading

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Favorite #195: Altrusa International Club of Caldwell County

Community Based Projects Altrusa is an international organization known for community based projects that focus on specific needs. Gwen Gibson is a member of the Altrusa International Club of Caldwell County. This club devotes a lot of attention to literacy … Continue reading

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Favorite #193: Life Village

A Ministry of Love  Eddie and Crystal Dehart have a longing not only to save babies from abortion, but to help mothers find love and support in a Christian environment. Eddie and Crystal’s ministry have taken them from North Carolina to Kansas and around the … Continue reading

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Favorite #192: Rainbows After the Storm

A Promise in the Sky Earlier this summer at Franklin Baptist Church in Salisbury, NC, members of the congregation listened not only to Pastor Joe’s sermon, but also to sounds of rain on the metal roof. Thunder could be heard in the distance. … Continue reading

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Favorite #188: Valentine’s Day

A Day For Everyone For those in a relationship, Valentines’ can be one of the best days of the year. For those not in a relationship, it can be one of the worst days. Michelle Peterson found a way to enjoy this special … Continue reading

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Favorite #187: Walking My Little Dog, Molly

Time Together One day last fall while driving down Hwy-70 I saw a little grey-and-white Shih Tzu walking down the road. Since this was a remote area with no houses, I stopped and called to her. She didn’t have a collar and later I … Continue reading

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Favorite #186: Molly, the Rescue Dog

Home is Having Someone to Love Three months ago as I was driving down Hwy-70 not too far from my home, I noticed a beautiful grey-and-white Shih Tzu walking along the guardrail. I couldn’t stop at the time because of traffic, so I went to the next … Continue reading

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Favorite #184: America the Beautiful

Respect, Compassion, Brotherhood During the years I taught elementary school music, one of my favorite months was November. I loved singing patriotic songs for Veterans Day and later in the month singing songs about turkeys, American history and the first Thanksgiving. … Continue reading

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