On Monday, we celebrate summer’s unofficial beginning with Memorial Day. While families picnic and relax, it’s a great time to pause and do what this holiday was created for: remembering. It’s important that we recall the thousands of brave young men and women who sacrificed their futures and their very…
My wife and I recently returned from celebrating two college graduations. Last Thursday, my son was hooded at Virginia Tech and officially became a Doctor of Civil Engineering. Then, a few days later, we were at Rutgers University in New Jersey where Nancy’s son, Brandon, received his Bachelor of Science…
Where To Look? George Bowers April 2016 There’s fear and terror in the night There’s angst in daily life, There’s a multitude of grief and pain And worry over strife. How can we deal with all the trash, How can we live and cope? Where is the glimmer in the…
About a year ago, the Bowers Homeplace that Dad and Mom built in the 1960s was sold to new owners. The new occupants are taking great care of the property and making changes to make it their own. It’s a blessing to see someone enjoying a home that was special…
As Jesus was dying on the cross, He used some of His very last breath to arrange for the care of His mother. In John 19:47, He told John, “Behold thy mother.” Although it was a specific directive for John to assume responsibility for Mary, these words of Jesus are…