When I was a freshman at Virginia Tech many years ago, I had the privilege of meeting another student that would become a lifelong friend. Not only did Marlon and I share the same birthday, we also shared the same Savior and a love for agriculture and the outdoors. A…
The long delayed Summer Olympics got underway in Japan this week with opening ceremonies and great excitement. Athletes from around the world have finally converged in Tokyo for the thirty-second edition of skill and speed. Sadly, the events will be conducted without in-person audiences or even family members due to…
Many readers are familiar with Antony and Cleopatra. Shakespeare immortalized this ancient couple in one of his most memorable plays. Although he took some poetic license, the real life interaction between these two was characterized by passion and power involving Roman and Egyptian kingdoms and every realm in between. What…
Summer is the time for vacations and camping trips. Many families enjoy traveling to see relatives, splash in the ocean, or see new sights. Thankfully we are freer to do that this year due to vaccinations and the retreat of coronavirus. A few weeks ago, Nancy and I traveled to…
A good friend of mine recently returned from a mission trip to a third world country in Africa. Thankfully, he was able to offer hope, help, and encouragement and some real solutions to improve their quality of life, their health, and their economic situation. Because the work is ongoing, the…