The Carpenter's Tools with Dr. Wallace Phillips
This past weekend I was able to speak to a group of men at a regional gathering called The Man Event!
The Carpenter's Tools with Dr. Wallace Phillips
This past weekend I was able to speak to a group of men at a regional gathering called The Man Event!
As my oldest daughter Michele lay on her death bed, ravaged by cancer, she asked me to read Scripture to her. What had become her most favorite verses were Isaiah 40:29-31: “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men st…
The world where we live can be a crazy, dangerous, scary place. We hear about shootings, robberies, and horrible things happening to good people. Just the resurgence in COVID cases is enough to make most people feel uneasy.
Grace & Truth with Pastor Amanda Hoggard
If you have any principles or beliefs in our current culture, no matter what they are, you have almost certainly been a target lately. It could have been an in-person moment, but more often it’s on social media.
Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Perquimans County. Please send listings to lbeachboard@ncweeklies.com.
A Christian’s core belief is that God sent His son in human form to the earth; that he walked among us, giving us examples by which to live. God’s son was then tormented and executed; His body was placed in a tomb, where, three days later, He rose from the dead. That belief supports His clai…
The Carpenter's Tools with Dr. Wallace Phillips
Today, my eyes opened at 3 a.m. That's early!
Meditating on His Word with Sylvia Hughes
Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” Pilate said to Him, “What i…
Growing up as a preacher’s kid, I did not always listen closely to what he was saying from the pulpit. It did not occur to me that I might ever wish I could flip a switch and hear my dad preach again.
Do you ever put yourself down? Do you ever wish you were more? Do you feel that others might accept you better if you were different? If you are a Christian, let me share some truth: it is not about you; it is all about Christ in you.
Grace & Truth with Pastor Emanuel Webb Hoggard
“Get over there and spread that dirt out. You won’t go to bed till the whole sand pile is level,” my exasperated dad yelled at me.
EDENTON — The Edenton Tea Party Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the Revolution will celebrate Constitution Week with an event Saturday at the Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse in Edenton.
Fans of music and craft beverages again have the opportunity to Toast the Perquimans after the COVID-19 pandemic forced cancellation of last year’s event.
I love it when Jesus is walking through the temple one day and some people gathered around ask him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly!”
The Carpenter's Tools with Dr. Wallace Phillips
I have a beautiful little Shar Pei mini named Bogey! He is still a pup, but is growing by leaps and bounds and is just a little over 18 months old.
Today, I live in a peaceful and beautiful area of North Carolina on the Albemarle Sound. Our county seat, Hertford, is a quaint, turn of the 19th-century small town located in Perquimans County. Hertford also was the home of baseball great Jim “Catfish” Hunter. Historically, the Perquimans C…
Last week’s storm blew in a whisper of what’s to come with a cool hint of autumn. Even though the sun’s intensity radiates summer heat, and the relentless mayflies and gnats still linger, I know it won’t be too long before fall arrives.
The Holiday Island Civic League new year for 2021-22 begins Sept. 14, starting with registration at 5:45 p.m.
Our little dog, Max, was an excellent listener right up until he wasn’t. At 13, he remains playful and loving. But he suddenly cannot hear a lick.
