The Day After Thanksgiving
The fourth Thursday of November is the United States holiday of Thanksgiving. The origin of the holiday remembers a harvest feast around 1620 between the Pilgrims and members of the…
The fourth Thursday of November is the United States holiday of Thanksgiving. The origin of the holiday remembers a harvest feast around 1620 between the Pilgrims and members of the…
Words have power. They can set the course and destinies of nations. Words can bite, tear, flame, and destroy. They can also heal, create joy, and express thanksgiving. But words…
It all began in a garden. A lush paradise where every need was met, and there was only one “don’t do this” rule. The rest, as they say, is history.…
There are two aspects of faith we struggle with at times. Both happen to be “O” words; which works nicely for our ABC’s of faith. As we talk about them…
Hats often convey a message. Sometimes that message is written for all to see; other times, it is the style of the hat that speaks. For instance, in my closet…
A few summers ago, Betty and I took a vacation to the Great Smoky National Park in eastern Tennessee. Part of the charm of this area is its wildlife, especially…
Have you ever ridden a unicycle? How about a pogo stick? Or perhaps you have tried hopping around on one leg. All are doable but not the most stable things…
Unless they’re part of an anti-riot squad or an actor, no one carries a shield around with them. And yet, shields of various types and sizes are a part of…
One day at a nearby campground Chet was settling in to listen to the Cub-Cardinal game on the radio. Now Chet was not just a Cub fan, he was THE…
If I say “keeping faith” what leaps to your mind? That phrase is like those pictures you may have seen. Focus on the dark lines and see a young girl,…
Have you ever thought about why we wear shoes? The obvious answer is to protect our feet from various injuries. Anyway, that’s the practical reason. But we also wear them…
There are many Biblical phrases that have become idioms in our culture. Phrases like “the blind leading the blind”, “go the extra mile”, or the “writings on the wall” all…