A young woman that I know re-entered the dating scene about 12 months ago. Throughout the tumultuous months she would call me to recant the horror stories of the ups and downs of dating. As I would intently listen, all …

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Recently I had the opportunity to talk to a woman who purchased this cool old pin.  Local churches used to give out rewards like this for Sunday school attendance. As you can see the person who originally wore this pin …

A Different Time Read more »

I receive an early morning phone call. “You have cows wandering around in your front yard.” the voice on the other end of the line proclaims. “What do you want me to do about it?” they also interject. Since I …

Follow Jesus: What’s Stopping Us? We are! Read more »

Many people say to me,” I am a Christian but I don’t believe the Bible.” I must admit this is a little disturbing to me because Christianity is defined by the standards set forth in the Bible. If you don’t …

If the Bible where our inheritance would that change the way we see it? Read more »

LET THEM EXPLORE:  3 Lessons I Learned From My Children I have always enjoyed exploring the world around me. As a child I would spend hours every year outside my home where tadpoles, to my amazement, would transform into frogs. …

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When I was a young newly wed I received a cast iron skillet as a wedding present. It would be years before I cooked with it though. I hung it on the kitchen wall of every house we have owned …

Cleaning a Cast Iron Skillet Read more »

In our busy lifestyle many  barely have time for leisure events that we consider unimportant. Celebrations with family and friends are many times omitted from our lives because we just don’t’ feel we have the time. Many neglect to visit …

Church: Two Forgotten Facts Read more »

Every year we watch as God displays His artistic flair. When the Seasons change I like to call it God’s Coloring Book. I have always loved that expression. Because God really does take His divine paint brush and show off.

View image | gettyimages.com Fall has arrived with it’s showers of leaves, splashes of tree bound color, and pumpkins. Nothing says fall quite like pumpkins. Pumpkins come in many varieties and each is as unique as the individuals on this …

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Kayaking is a fun, family friendly sport. We took advantage of this fact before autumn arrived with it’s cooler temperatures. Many times on these outdoor excursions we stop mid-way along the river to eat or swim. One of our favorite …

Leap of Faith Read more »