Making Godly Impressions
We have all seen cement mixers running from one construction site to another. Once they arrive, awaiting crews spring into action spreading the wet mix to fill all the available area. They work feverishly to eliminate air bubbles and gaps and use floats and screeds to level the top. …
Parable of the Firewood
The firewood had been cut and neatly stacked by early September in anticipation of the upcoming winter. As the days and weeks passed, the nights got cooler and cooler and even though the homeowner covered the stack with a tarp to shield the pieces from rain and snow, it…
Mom’s Fiery Trail and Ours
While everyone is busy making last minute Christmas preparations, many are also missing and mourning their loved ones. Some have passed away since last year and others may have died years ago, but the holidays have a way of bringing back their joyful memories, as well as some pain…
Keeping Christ In Christmas
It’s hard to believe that in less than two weeks, we will celebrate the birth of the greatest individual to ever walk the earth. Jesus was not only miraculously born of a virgin and taught incredible truths, but after dying an excruciating death, He rose from the dead and lives…
God’s Ingenious Insulators
With the onslaught of cold weather and the first major snowstorm having already slammed the northeast, I’m thankful to be a Virginian! I’m also thankful for warm clothing for when the temperature plunges here as it did in mid-November. Many synthetic materials have been developed for use as…
The Benefits of Foreign Investing
A few years back I remember hearing about the threat of foreign investors. At that time, several wealthy Europeans were buying up American farmland to such an extent that there were concerns regarding food security in the event of international conflict. In addition, the possibility of wide scale residential development…
The Roots of Thanksgiving
Most of us are looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving this week and the official start of the holiday season. Turkeys, dressing, cranberry sauce, and gravy will soon come to a table near you! Although most Americans realize that Thanksgiving Day came from the Pilgrims in New England,…
Avoiding the World’s Mold
When I was in Colorado a few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to harvest a nice mule deer buck. Since this is possibly the only muley I’ll ever get, I took it to the taxidermist when I returned so that I can remember my western adventure for years…
We All Need A Break
Here we are in the middle of Black Powder season and the deer are really moving. Many fortunate hunters have already connected and others are attempting to bag their trophies. Each deer harvested is one less to jump in front of an automobile or to ravage a farmer’s crops. …
Colorado Hunts and Runts
Earlier this week, I returned from a hunting trip to Colorado and am thankful for the opportunity and experiences it provided. I’m also thankful for the mule deer that God blessed me with and I look forward to enjoying some steaks and admiring his antlers on the wall beside…