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Several days ago, we had some sleet and ice that caused very slippery conditions on the streets and driveways. We were expecting a delivery and so I went out and started to clear off the driveway. Of course, when I…

As I get older, it seems that time passes more quickly than it did when I was younger. And lately, I have had several things happen that just reinforce how much I have lived. Today, our daughter, Jill, was asking…

Yesterday, we marked the quadrennial inauguration of the President of the United States. Whether it is a second term for a sitting president or a change in leadership for the country, this ritual occurs on or about January 20th every…

This week, I will have the privilege of leading the winter session of the Soul Sisters Bible study. During the Advent season, we completed a short study on the Gospels at Christmas and from the feedback we received, it was…

I didn't grow up in a family that easily displayed their emotions. I don't ever remember my father and mother holding hands and, in fact, never even saw them display any kind of emotional closeness. Well, that is except for…