Snow is a beautiful thing to see, isn’t it? There’s a softness; a gentleness to it. At least there is in West Tennessee! My sister in law in Maryland says the big snows are only appealing to folks (like us) who don’t have to deal with it. Pictures of the Read more…
Alexander Pope wrote, “Hope springs eternal in the human breast”. I wish that were always true but for the vast majority of people I am afraid it is not. This is especially noticeable during these dull grey days and long nights of winter. The alarming rise in teen-age suicide points Read more…
John 14:15 state… “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” These words were spoken by Jesus, and in chapter 14, they are not spoken once, they are spoken three times. It is something that I have been pondering on throughout the last couple of weeks, and for the Read more…
It’s one of those dreaded days that fathers of daughters must face. Both girls are going to the Winter Formal at school. Oh my goodness! What am I to do? You know, making that “man cave” out in the garage is looking better and better! For years I’ve been preparing Read more…
Merry Christmas to you and to all those you love. I realize that you have heard “Merry Christmas” about a million times by now, but do you remember the original greeting? It is found in Luke 2:14. God sent angels to proclaim this greeting… “Glory to God in the highest, Read more…
Have you ever wondered why God saved you? I think it is important to ponder on that question often. Before Christ, I did not offer God anything special. In fact, all I did was sin against Him. I profaned His name in my actions, thoughts, and words. There was not Read more…
I hope you had fun visiting the ‘40’s with us Sunday night. I know I did! Just in case you couldn’t tell it, I really like Swing and Big Band music! The first time I heard this collection I fell in love with it. Fun music, a fun show, and Read more…
Welcome to shopping season! I have never met a hunter during hunting season, or a football fan during football season, who could match the zeal of serious shoppers during shopping season. You can actually get run over by a shopping cart if you are not moving fast enough. Some people Read more…
Our world is a dark and sinful place. There is so much pain and suffering in the world, as a result of the sin of man. Christians are being persecuted. Many have given their lives for the sake of the Gospel. There is nothing more important to them than to Read more…
Whew! Nutcracker weekend is now over and we have all just about passed out. It’s a fun and exciting time but it makes for a very full week and an even fuller weekend of almost nonstop activity. The parents help all over the place to make sure the production goes Read more…