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Share Life Lessons Doug Harrell Mitchell County Joy comes in the morning, especially if we take time in our secret place to spend time with our Savior. All that remains of yesterday are the memories. Those memories can...
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A Study of Jesus’ Parables – An Introduction by Terry Cheek
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NC Mineral and Gem Festival – 60 Years! by Patti Jensen
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August 2019:
Doomed to Failure?
The August BRCN features a discussion by Jim Huskins of Obedient Heart Fellowship about "Replacement Theology," the concept that we as Christians are doomed to failure because God gave us impossible standards to live up to. We also feature articles by Dr. James Dobson on a visit to the U.S./Mexican border that he recently made, an interesting look at The Value of Broken Things by David Valls and of course, we feature our regular columnists along with the famous "Funny Farm" series.
It is always our our mission to bring The Good News to you through stories in the paper (which you can download as a PDF to read using the green button) and additional content here on our website. We post stories regularly throughout the month, plus we now maintain a calendar of events listing items throughout the region that you will find interesting. Check the site regularly for updated information about our area and to be uplifted by the stories others share through us.
Remember you can also pick up a printed copy for free in many locations. A list of where they are available is here.
We always welcome story ideas or events to list.
As always, we thank you for reading the Blue Ridge Christian News and visiting us here online!
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Here are upcoming events in our region. If you have something to add to our calendar, please fill out our Contact Us form and we’ll get it on the list.
1pm: Smokey Joe: During Smokey Joe’s 35-year career, he has played as the house band for a live radio show, was nominated for string band of the year while playing with the Wisteria String Band and won the Charlotte Music Awards “Country Show Case” with The Smokey Joe Show in 2008.
3pm: Amantha Mill: A community-oriented folk/bluegrass act with one foot rooted firmly in our heritage and the other planted in exploring new acoustic sounds.
FREE
Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake has brought his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside the ramshackle pre-war duplex, eerie things start to go bump in the night and the heart and horrors of the Blake clan are exposed.
4th Annual TRACTOR Farm to Fork Dinner in Burnsville, North Carolina. On Sunday, August 25th from 5-9pm. This year’s featured chef is Taylor Montgomery from Mountain Air Country Club. Spirits & Hors D’Oeuvres on South Main Street from 5-6pm, dining in the Town Center from 6-9 pm. Live entertainment by The 42nd Street Jazz Band.
One night only, by hundreds of requests, an evening concert of Gospel and Bluegrass. A great line-up engaged and an evening anticipated
An all-time Orchard favorite. FREE
Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake has brought his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside the ramshackle pre-war duplex, eerie things start to go bump in the night and the heart and horrors of the Blake clan are exposed.
Looking for an experience that’s “out of this world”? Emerald Village offers night-time underground mine tours that unlock vibrant hidden colors available only under ultraviolet light, commonly called black light. The brilliant coatings in the Bon Ami Mine are largely deposits of Hyalite Opal, a true form of opal found in this area. Under shortwave ultraviolet light, these coatings fluoresce or glow a vivid lime green. The effect, underground at night, is stunning!
1pm: The Grass Catchers: Enjoy their “catchy” renditions of this Orchard favorite group.
3pm: Southbound: A progressive team of musicians from Monroe County, in rural southwestern Tennessee, who continue the true spirit of classic country music with their own southern style.
FREE
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A Study of Jesus' Parables - An Introduction by Terry Cheek - Blue Ridge Christian News
Share A study of Jesus parables – An introduction By Terry Cheek McDowell County For August will you join me in a new series of articles. Our Lord and Savior spoke wonderful words of salvation, forgiveness, and encouragement while He walked the earth. Some of His teachings were done in...Thanks to the Morganton News Herald for sharing the story...
Burke couple takes ownership of faith-based newspaper
SPRUCE PINE - A Burke County couple have announced that they purchased the Blue Ridge Christian News, headquartered in Spruce Pine.The following article is made possible, in part, by PruittHealth in Burnsville, Spruce Pine and Newland. You can learn more at www.pruitthealth.com
Choice and Consequence by Preacher Chris Rathbone - Blue Ridge Christian News
Share Choice and Consequence By Preacher Chris Rathbone Mitchell County One day last week after dropping the boys off at school I was driving from Bakersville towards Ledger. My mind was wandering about studying for the next Sunday’s sermon when I noticed a state trooper doing a very abru...