The past few days have brought a welcome relief from the bitter cold of the last couple weeks. Although it’s January and we can expect such conditions, few of us get used to extreme temperatures. It was for this type of weather that we grew and canned vegetables last summer.…
Most of us have taken down our Christmas decorations and stashed them safely for another ten months. Prior to that, there were fall decorations that have long since vanished. Something happened this past fall, however, that still haunts me. My wife is the consummate decorator and does an exquisite job…
When Nancy and I last visited Pigeon Forge, we made our customary visit to the pottery shop across from the Old Mill. We were privileged to watch potters shaping their various creations on their wheels prior to painting and firing. Of course, we brought some mugs home to add to…
The Old Year is in the books and we are already nearly one week deep in the new one. Our attention has turned from the holidays to regular days and many of our resolutions have already succumbed to our old habits. There is one resolution, however, we haven’t yet broken.…
Nestled within all my other childhood memories rests little green pieces of paper with stylized letters on the front and moisture activated glue on the back. S & H Green Stamps were quite popular and were offered by a number of retailers to motivate shoppers to spend money at their…
It’s just about here! Most Christians around the world are eagerly anticipating the celebration of Jesus’ birth on Christmas Day! Special services, family feasts, and other festivities are planned to mark the holy time when God came to earth in the form of Baby Jesus. It’s always adorable to listen…
As we celebrate the Advent of our Savior, Christmas plays, sermons, and Scriptures remind us of the various characters surrounding Jesus’ birth. We marvel at Mary’s submission, Joseph’s integrity, and the shepherds’ worship. One of the less desirable individuals in this story is King Herod who brutally massacred innocent babies…
Here we are smack dab in between Thanksgiving and Christmas and it’s a season of celebration accompanied by feasting and partying. Few Americans enter the New Year lighter than they were in October. Such is not the case in many countries. While most all Christians celebrate Jesus’ birth, not all…
Many people enjoy scouring the beach for seashells. What a prize it is to find a new one freshly washed up from the depths when its former occupant needs it no longer. I’ve got a modest collection of these amazing creations and each one clearly illustrates God’s infinite creativity even…
If you read my article earlier this month, you know I was privileged to travel to Colorado to hunt elk. Thankfully, I returned safely but without any antlers to show for it. Of the eight in our group, however, two did get bull elk, one got a beautiful bear, and…