It's New Year's Eve, 2013 - and if you haven't been living under a rock, you know that each year since 1972, with the exception of 2004 when he suffered a stroke, Dick Clark hosted New Year's Rockin' Eve in…
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In another several hours, we will be inside the 24 hour window until the end of 2013. It's been a very unusual year - and Janet and I are ready for it to be over. Throughout our marriage, we have…
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Christmas is now behind us and it's time to start thinking about New Year's resolutions. People get all amped up about things they want to accomplish in the next year and while we usually have great intentions, it doesn't take…
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I'm sitting here - it's Christmas night - the day is over, the dishes are done, the wrapping paper is all cleaned up, everybody has returned to their own homes and how soon it all seems to end - at…
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One of our Christmas Eve traditions, after attending church, is that the family gathers together and we bring in Chinese carry-out for everyone. I am sure that it sounds odd, but that isn't the first and won't be the last…
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I received an usual Christmas present today - a card with the explanation of the meaning of the name "Scott". Not surprisingly, it implies that someone is from Scotland and comes from the Old English word "scottas". Throughout time, names…
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For many years, as most of you know, I devoted myself to seminary and studying the Scriptures virtually full time. Those days were some of the most rewarding of my entire career. I developed several friendships that have withstood the…
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This morning I woke up and read in the paper that there are only 6 shopping days left till Christmas. I really haven't thought of the holiday in that context before this morning, but I admit that a little chill…
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