Stories

Finding Financial Peace

Finding Financial Peace

Ryan and Shenandoah French came into their marriage facing some financial challenges.

"When I was old enough to make my own way, I ...

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When You Face A ‘Dark Night Of The Soul’

We’re all a bit prone toward a manufacturing mindset. That we get out what we put in. But as Christ followers, we are not making widgets, we ar...

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Inside: Reception

Inside: Reception

It may surprise you to know that the friendly faces you see at the Reception Desk at Blue Ridge are all volunteers. We asked two of them to ...

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When God Installs a Door

When God Installs a Door

As part of Jeremy’s message on the Woman at the Well , Roy and Dawn Emeigh shared their story of growing closer to God. Dawn shares more her...

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Divine Encounters: Jesus Meets Us Where We Are

One man came with his questions about religion — in the night so no one would know.
One woman came with her shame, thrown out in the street,...

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Reflecting On Immanuel, God With Us

Reflecting On Immanuel, God With Us

The Bible gives us many names for Jesus. As we approach the celebration of His birth, take time to reflect on just a few of the many Scriptures ...

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Trading Good Intentions For Great Expectations

Trading Good Intentions For Great Expectations

I have good intentions. Really, I do.

Recently, I announced to my children that we should plan to do something kind for someone else eac...

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Abba: A Lesson For The Hard Days

Abba: A Lesson For The Hard Days

I found myself on my knees praying for my son, Micah.

He had a very rough day. A boy at school had made fun of him and hurt his feelings...

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How Music Can Stir Our Hearts And Make Us Long For Home

How Music Can Stir Our Hearts And Make Us Long For Home

I admit it. I recently wept after hearing a favorite Christmas song.

It’s a mystery to me how music can move my soul, how it can transfo...

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When Someone Is Following in Your Steps: A Message For Dads

When Someone Is Following in Your Steps: A Message For Dads

My family and I love to come to the beach in the Outer Banks. We often venture out onto the sand dunes at Jockey’s Ridge, to fly kites or more r...

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For the Days When You, The Parent, Don’t Have The Answers

For the Days When You, The Parent, Don’t Have The Answers

When we were going through the book of Proverbs as a church I noticed how the author spoke to his son, taking time to share wisdom. This caught ...

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Building Update: We Give Thanks!

Building Update: We Give Thanks!

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we give thanks for the many, many blessings our church has experienced this year. The biggest, of course...

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