The little lump of clay sat patiently awaiting the potter’s attention. As he did so, he began to anticipate what he might become. Perhaps the craftsman would shape him into a large wide pot to store freshly harvested grain that would be ground into flour to feed the family. Perhaps…
It’s hard to believe we are on the doorstep of Thanksgiving already. It seems Labor Day was just last week. Nevertheless, the naked trees and early sunsets convince me that it is late November. As we celebrate another Thanksgiving holiday, I pray we truly reflect on the many blessings God…
Tomorrow marks the beginning of Rifle Season for deer in most Shenandoah Valley counties. This day used to be somewhat of a local holiday with excused school absences, various business closures, and the influx of many hunters from Northern Virginia. However, since Muzzleloading Season started arriving two weeks prior to…
Earlier this year, Florida got hammered by two massive hurricanes in a short period of time. Helene hit the west coast on September 26 wreaking widespread havoc before turning north to drop devastating rainfall in North Carolina and Tennessee resulting in over 230 deaths. Less than two weeks later, Milton…
The first Saturday of November ushers in Black Powder season for deer in Shenandoah County. Archery season has been in during October and Rifle Season will begin in two weeks. Hunters are making their last minute preparations as they envision the “big one” stepping out from behind that tree. With…