Andrea Hillman

Blue Ridge Christian News • 16th December 2021

A Glimmer of Light for Veteran Depression | Andrea Hillman

“I’ve seen ‘impossible’ happen so many times, it’s just common to me,” Robert Bailey, Jr. said as he showed me his most prized work: The Freedom Lantern. Robert’s dream is to see the U.S. government gift one of these meticulously crafted pieces to every U.S. veteran. The piece is meant to serve as a “thank you” for their service from a grateful nation and as a physical reminder that “someone cares.”

“You know, that’s why we work with these veterans. We really like veterans, and I got to watchin

Blue Ridge Christian News • 18th March 2021

First Baptist Church Of Brevard Reports Suspected Incendiary Device To Police

First Baptist Church of Brevard Reports Suspected Incendiary Device to Police

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on March 14, the First Baptist Church of Brevard, NC, called the local police to disclose their security team discovered a suspected incendiary device on the church premises. The device was lit, but had not detonated. All the Sunday morning worshippers were immediately evacuated from the building and no injuries were reported.

“I believe the Lord was protecting us,” said Jeff Maynard, Seni

Blue Ridge Christian News • 12th February 2021

'Live Not By Lies' Will Leave You Speechless

The TCPR Takeaway: A Book Review of ‘Live Not By Lies’

In Rod Dreher’s newest book, “Live Not By Lies: A Manual For Christian Dissidents” (Sentinel, 2020), we hear the shofar of a Biblical watchman. The call is not one of impending annihilation by ancient Philistines, nor a midnight cry similar to “The British are coming!” It is a spiritual trumpet sounding in the opaque darkness of a post-Christian society: Recognize the enemy of the Western Church is now standing at your door—and he little re

Blue Ridge Christian News • 18th October 2021

Dangerous ‘400 Mawozo’ Gang Suspected of Kidnapping U.S. Missionaries in Haiti

Dangerous ‘400 Mawozo’ Gang Suspected of Kidnapping U.S. Missionaries in Haiti

Seventeen Christian missionaries were kidnapped in Haiti on Saturday, Oct 16. Officials believe the notorious “400 Mawozo” gang is responsible for the abduction of the missing sixteen American citizens and one Canadian citizen. This dangerous gang was also responsible for kidnapping five priests and two nuns in April of 2021.

The five men, seven women, and five children were serving the poor and disadvantaged in Hai

1st December 2021

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Blue Ridge Christian News • 24th September 2021

Coonskin Caps and A Constitutional Republican: An Interview with Michael LaPierre

An Interview with Michael LaPierre, Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives,

“So, what’s up with that coonskin cap of yours? Are you trying to channel Davy Crockett?”

Michael J. LaPierre, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, grinned and seemed to appreciate my attempt at humor. Frankly, when I first saw a photo of LaPierre sporting it, I silently chuckled my sympathies to Calie, his bride of 37 years. However, the answer to my question was interesting, and I soon learned his ca

1st December 2021

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1st December 2021

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Blue Ridge Christian News • 13th July 2021

The Christian Persecution Report Index 6/21

The Christian Persecution Report Index is a compilation of several media-reported

crimes against Christians and churches in the USA.

Compiled for the Month of June 2021

6/3, Montgomery—Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined forces with several other AG’s around the US to protect the First Amendment rights of churches and other religious institutions, particularly as it pertains to government forcing these institutions to pay for abortions.

6/7, Montgomery—Agape Missionary Baptist Church