Columnists

It has been almost a year since I last submitted a reflection column to the TDB, but after ... Read more

March 19, 2014

Community

In dire emergency good people arise

As I write this early on Feb. 26 dawn is breaking over Tryon beneath a pouring rain. We ... Read more

February 27, 2013

Religion

Allowing God to be in charge of my Lenten life

On Ash Wednesday our deacon at Holy Cross Church, the Rev. Marilyn Walters, gave the best and most ... Read more

February 20, 2013

Religion

Preparing for the inevitable

There is a fact all of us must eventually face and none can ever escape. We will all ... Read more

February 7, 2013

Religion

Consider depth of your friendships

Friendship. We tend to use that term very lightly these days. In social media connotations a “friend” is ... Read more

January 10, 2013

Community

We must change our hearts, minds

While I am sure we are all suffering from compassion fatigue over the tragedy that took place at ... Read more

December 19, 2012