The chilly weather the last few weeks has certainly reminded us to be thankful for the blessings of heat. It’s also reminded us of our Alaskan friends, although some of their recent temperatures were actually warmer than ours. Even worse, however, are those who stay in Antarctica to conduct research.…
It’s hard to believe we’re already flipping pages on our calendars this Sunday ushering in the second month of the New Year that is already starting to show its age. With February comes Black History Month which highlights the contributions of African Americans to our nation. Heading this list is…
During these bitterly cold January evenings, Nancy and I have been trying to warm ourselves by remembering our visit to Hawaii. Memories of those welcoming waves, tropical breezes, sandy beaches, and sunny days warm the soul if not the body and draw us back for more. I’m sure Kilauea’s erupting…
The Bible is filled with stories and each one can teach us much not only about God and ourselves, but also about human nature. While some of these have been made into movies or dramas, others are never likely to have that occur. I recently read one such story in…
Have you ever had to adjust your bathroom scales or car speedometer? In the digital age, such adjustments are often either unneeded or difficult to make but remain important. Some friends of ours own a company specializing in inspecting commercial scales to be certain they weigh correctly. The Virginia Department…
Building a Life With the Master Builder As we enter a brand-new year, it’s a perfect opportunity to think, pray, and reflect on how we’re living our lives. We take inventory of the year ended and often resolve to make positive changes going forward. One way to consider our time…
We stand on a borderline dividing an old land we have journeyed through from a new one we have never seen. We owe God a debt of gratitude and praise for all the blessings He’s poured over us in 2025 as well as for walking with us through some dark…