Dear Reader, Thanks to modern technology, you and more people are reading the Watauga Democrat than ever before. Freedom of the press is essential for maintaining democracy: but a free press is not free. Mountain Times Publications’ 10 full-time journalists need significant resources to deliver credible, fact-based, and ethical journalism in the High Country. We … Read more
“Be open,” Jesus commanded the deaf and mute Ephphatha. At first sight, the gospel speaks of the physical healing of the deaf and mute. 04.09.2021 Reflecting on our Sunday readings with Bro Lincoln Lee 23rd Sunday at normal time readings: Isaiah 35: 4-7a; James 2: 1-5; Gospel: Mark 7: 31-37 I couldn’t help but giggle … Read more
BINKY Felstead paid tribute to her friend “kindest soul” after the body of a missing man was found in the Thames. Police believe that the body of famous kickboxer Paul Conte (21) was found at Putney Bridge in West London at around 7 a.m. on Wednesday. 4th Max Frederick Darnton (L) and Binky Felstead (R) … Read more
Tarot photo by Lilith Dorsey. The Wild Unknown Tarot presented by Kim Krans. All rights reserved. Many people know that tarot is mainly used for divination. Through them we can find out what may be hidden or unknown to us and also find out what the future may bring. Ways to use tarot as a … Read more
Last Judgment (detail), by Michelangelo © Sistine Chapel Source: Christian Art Gospel of July 10, 2021 – Matthew 10: 24-33 Jesus instructed the twelve as follows: “The disciple is not superior to his teacher, nor is the slave to his master. It is enough for the student that he becomes like his teacher and the … Read more
Connect with nature in Devon On the historic Dartington estate in South Hams, Schumacher College offers a series of short retreats designed to help people deepen their relationship with nature. Gardening as a Spiritual Practice will be led in July by Emma Clark, an Islamic gardening expert, and the college’s co-founder, Satish Kumar, a former … Read more