Bearded Saint Nicholas Comes to Life for Pancakes Event
Tom Bone recounts portraying Saint Nicholas at Concord United Methodist Church in Athens. An elastic beard, a homemade beard crafted by his wife, and a gentle lesson on Nicholas’s historical tales created a memorable holiday morning for children and the community.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Credits and Quote
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher and News Editor with Andy Patton as Sports Editor and Samantha Perry as Editor and Assistant Managing Editor. A quoted biblical verse is included in the text.
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Trump outlines muscular new national security strategy
Trump presents a 55 page national security plan declaring America must confront fierce global competition with a stronger posture. He argues Western engagement with rivals failed and calls for rivals like China and Russia to face robust American responses while pursuing mutual benefits where possible.
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Failure is Not the End But God Opens Doors
Blake Stowers, a reporter for the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, reflects on failure and resilience. He urges re-evaluating life goals through faith, noting God may close or open doors, and emphasizes relying on prayer, scripture, and community to rise above setbacks. He shares personal thoughts on filmmaking, the police scanner, and staying rooted in God’s guidance.
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