God’s command to "love thy neighbor" comes very easily for me. Yes, Donna and I love our neighbors. They are a younger couple with four beautiful children. Over the years we have adopted one another as a true family. We…
Read MoreFrom Charlie Gray A friend of mine is fond of reminding people that: "it’s a sorry dog that won’t wag his own tail’. Kinda a poignant reminder of the importance of self confidence. That’s a great topic for another time…
Read MoreFrom Charlie Gray Let’s take a moment to consider signage. My friend just listed his home for sale. He had asked my opinion on a few items and I was happy to offer anything that might help. Once the realtor…
Read MoreFrom Charlie Gray Have you ever taken a trip or vacation and returned home with more than you left with. There are always souvenirs and purchases made that must be stuffed in our suitcases as we prepare to return home….
Read MoreFrom Charlie Gray I was blessed last week to be part of a conversation where a dear friend shared how he had experienced an transformative type encounter that had radically regenerated his faith. Call it a divine epiphany if you…
Read MoreFrom Charlie Gray My first job out of college was with Wachovia Bank in Morehead City. A coworker and I shared an oceanfront condo in Atlantic Beach. Two twenty something bank executives ( yeah right ) living on the ocean….
Read MoreFrom Charlie Gray Had a dear friend reach out to me last week. We met nearly fifty years ago while students at East Carolina. Our friendship has deepened over the years predominantly based on our faith. We both were raised…
Read MoreFrom Charlie Gray Yes, I’m on the beach again. There is so much joy here. Young couples are holding hands as they navigate the ocean front. Older folks are reading books or chasing after grandchildren. The smell of the salt…
Read MoreFrom Charlie Gray Donna and I have a second home in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. It has provided us both with a place of solitude and relaxation. There are nine world class golf courses within ten minutes of my driveway…
Read MoreFrom Charlie Gray Today is a day we celebrate fathers. We all have one. If you are of my vintage, today you may be celebrating memories. I had a great dad. He spent as much time teaching and correcting me…
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