When the Green Grass Withers
We need rain! It's been so dry that no one on our street can water their lawn enough to keep it from turning brown. Temperatures have...
By a Long Stretch
A dozen years ago, I was dangerous when I first got up in the morning. I was a hazard to myself and others, and even the furniture. When...
Slap a Smile on Your Face
One day last week, I read through Ecclesiastes as part of my routine of reading through the Bible each year. It can be quite depressing!...
Drop It!
Would you let a few ears of corn interrupt your life? I reckon I would. When fresh vegetables come in, you drop everything. So,...
Save the Shoes
I'd been waiting for this. Finally, after a year of checking shoe stores and perusing ads, my favorite brand of running shoes was on...
Never, Never Give Up
When you're at the end of your rope, many emotions surge to the forefront. Desperation is one of the first that comes to mind. Resolve,...
Dependably Different
Ah, Alfie. I love that my dog is not a graduate of Obedience School. Our daily walks are much more interesting than they would be if I...
Snow Day
I've been thinking about snow a lot lately. It's because we're having temperatures near one hundred on most days. I grew up in the farm...
Not the Perfect Pastor
Another church announced yesterday that it was removing its pastor. This megachurch in South Carolina has 17 campuses, with more than...
Just Throw It Out
I was taught, as a child, to eat everything on my plate. I'll bet you were, too. I think it showed respect for all the work Mom did in...