The magical Christmas train
We all hold dear those heartwarming, highlighted Christmas days. Whether it was the first bike from Santa, the joy of our grandparents' visit, or...
Finding the perfect joy
How often do we sing or hear the hymn "Joy to the World” during Christmas? This iconic song, often sung by a choir, carries...
Let there be peace on earth
Just wait, the cold air is coming….. finally! Thank goodness, because it seems odd to put up a Christmas tree in t-shirts and shorts....
The lesson of the hen and cow
How often did you hear your mother say, "Eat those peas and carrots on your plate! There are starving children who would give anything...
Those who look like me
When I was born in a small southern town after World War II, most people looked like me. The ones that didn't, such as...
God will see us through
Death, destruction, and terror accompany us during our lives. When we view the aftermath of hurricanes, fires, and wars, we often turn away and...
Loving America to death?
A few years ago, during a presidential election, a long-time friend and I were not on the same page regarding voting. She was adamant...
‘Her name was Grandpa!’ Part II
Nine years ago, when I began my second career as a columnist, one of my early stories was "Her Name Was Grandpa!" I authored...
If we just use our faith
As followers of God, we are called to worship and actively use our faith. I've experienced faith's transformative power so often because I required...
American Government 101
There is an urgent need for a life raft, a boat we might have missed, or simply more room in our brains for common...
Time to be brave
Don't you cringe when some folks, when faced with a problem, respond with a defeatist attitude? 'There's nothing we can do about that' is...
Taming our fears with love
When a recent hot August afternoon turned to evening, claps of thunder accompanied by lightning bolts began shooting through the darkness. The rain fell...