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God's Word<br /> (Part 1 of 2)
My father loved the Lord. I never had any reason to doubt that, because he was the same person at home as he was when he stood before the congregation at church,…
Thanksgiving Day
Today is the day. Ask a dozen people what the holiday means to them, and every answer might be different. It’s a day for family, feasting, and football.
Thanks Giving
When I was a kid, people seemed to have a different attitude toward life. Why? Maybe because those days were soon after the Great Depression, when people didn’t have…
Wonderful Words
During Civil War days, we worked by the light of the sun and read books at night by lamplight. Light bulbs were no more than a dream, not yet available at Home Depot.
Is the World Falling Apart? (Part 2 of 2)
In my high school days, drugs and violence wasn’t what got students into trouble. Simply not standing in line or talking instead of listening to the teacher could get…
Is the World Falling Apart? (Part 1 of 2)
When I watched the tragedy on September 11, 2001, I said, “The world will never be the same.” That was fifteen years ago, which may not seem very long until we realize…
Make the Connection
In the fall of 1955, my family moved from Kansas to a small town about thirty miles southwest of Houston, a place called Alvin, the home of baseball star Nolan Ryan.
Canned Vegetables
As a youngster, I got to help Grandma in the kitchen when she brought in a bushel of green beans from the garden.
One of a Kind
For several years, I carried a small stone in my pocket. It wasn’t a diamond or ruby, but it served an important purpose, which made it valuable to me.
The Ineffable Name
I don’t know that we want to study linguistics or Jewish history. Instead, let’s see if we can bypass boring details about ancient cultures and focus on what we know…
So Beautiful
For the effective marketing of products, the world sets a standard for beauty that no person can achieve, not even our best models.
Driving My Triumph
Never in my life have I wanted to own a sports car. Why? I always thought they were too expensive and not practical enough.