Illegal Eagles and The Talons of Temptation
I greatly enjoy Rich Cooley’s nature photography featured in the Northern Virginia Daily. I especially appreciate his incredible captures of bald eagles perched high on a limb or gliding just above the river. He has earned many well-deserved awards for his photographic excellence. The return of eagles to the Shenandoah…
God’s Providential Intervention
Our nation celebrates another milestone tomorrow with its 249th birthday. Even though the Declaration of Independence was only signed by John Hancock on July 4, 1776, it was approved that day by representatives of all 13 colonies and later the other 55 courageous individuals also endorsed it pledging their lives,…
Ovechkin, Gretzky, Brodeur and Us
Here at the end of June with temperatures soaring to nearly 100 degrees, it’s hard to believe the National Hockey League just wrapped up its season last week. Last Tuesday, the Florida Panthers skated to victory over the Edmonton Oilers to clinch their second consecutive Stanley Cup! They defeated their…
The Stories of Driftwood
Last week we glanced at the majestic lighthouses dotting the coastlines of the globe and reflected on how Jesus calls us to be walking talking lighthouses for Him. This week we return to the beach to consider something else we find there, though much less imposing or obvious. Driftwood is…
Walking Talking Lighthouses
We are now deep into vacation season and many valley residents are heading to the beach for some fun in the sun. It’s a great place to relax and recharge! Many go to the Outer Banks and the ocean floor just offshore there is known as the graveyard of the…
Going Strong At 1700
Next summer these United States will celebrate our 250th birthday which is quite an accomplishment for what Abraham Lincoln called this, “… new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” As the first of such ventures, the USA has since inspired many…
Seashells and Human Origins
Earlier this month, former FBI Director, James Comey, posted a photo on social media of seashells arranged in the numbers 8647 with the words, “Cool shell formation on my beach walk.” This ignited quite the controversy resulting in an interview with the Secret Service. The exact meaning and intent are…
Life’s Master Key
The key lock mechanism is an amazing invention and has been incorporated into everything from automobiles to nuclear facilities. Imagine a world where keys would not be needed because everyone was honest. How much simpler life would be and how much lighter our pockets would be as well. Most every…
Cheery Branches on Weeping Cherries
Although Cherry Blossom season ended about a month ago in our nation’s capital, and although Apple Blossom in Winchester is past, many other trees of various species continue to bloom displaying their annual splendor for all to see. Locust trees have most recently shared their glory and dogwoods are also…
Miracle Moms
One of the best parts of my job is to share Bible Stories with the Antioch Little Duckling Preschoolers each week. This usually involves the lesson, a memory verse, a song, and a prayer. It’s such a blessing to see the joy and enthusiasm on their faces as they learn…