I remember when I was a child how intrigued I was by magnets. My brothers had removed some from something they tore apart and they got passed down to me to play with. In fact, I don’t know of any child that isn’t fascinated with magnets. Magnetic rocks, or lodestones,…
As our thermometers gradually rise, most of us are thankful for warmer weather that accompanies March. It won’t be long until we shed our coats to don shorts and sandals. Imagine, however, trying to survive temperatures at the boiling point. A certain species of microorganism actually thrives in 212 degree…
The month of March is here and we are already several races deep into the NASCAR season. Fans have been looking forward to this ever since the last race at Phoenix in early November. Ricky Stenhouse, Jr held off challengers to win the Daytona 500 to inaugurate the official beginning…
As the days begin to lengthen and some temperatures top seventy, Spring Fever begins to spread more quickly than COVD-19. It infects everyone from preschool students to senior citizens and from accountants to pastors. I say, “Bring it on!” As the crocuses and daffodils herald springtime’s approach, most of us…
Mom’s Story: Preparation Provided Peace (This account was originally published in early 2015 soon after these events occurred. It is reprinted in honor of Mom’s birthday which was February 19.) About 8:30am on Christmas Eve, 2014, our mother, Violet Bowers, had a serious accident with her gas stove resulting in…
After Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to many people over a period of forty days. At the end of this time, He ascended back to heaven where He will remain until He returns to gather His followers. Until then, He gave specific instructions to us just prior to…
Sixty years ago this August, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and declared, “I have a dream that one day… the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of…
Over the last forty years, Americans have become increasingly aware of the importance of diet and nutrition. Extensive efforts have been put forth to discover and utilize the most beneficial foods to optimize health. In addition to weight loss strategies, many vitamin and supplement routines have been developed and marketed…
America’s Prayers For Damar A few weeks ago, NFL fans watched with horror as Damar Hamlin collapsed on the football field after tackling Cincinnati Bengals’ receiver Tee Higgins. Thankfully, due to the quick action of medical professionals, CPR was administered and a defibrillator used to resuscitate him before he was…
I’ve always appreciated good workmanship. Whether it’s with maple, metal, music, or whatever, there’s something glorious about intentional effort combined with honed skill. This appreciation also carries over into language. Well-written books, thought-provoking sermons as well as clever proverbs and puns not only hold my attention but receive my admiration.…