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We were loyal fans of the PBS series “Downton Abbey” and went to see the movie. We enjoyed all the inside jokes and humor, since we knew...

I tried to respond to your email, but it bounced back. I hope you look at my website again. I am praying for you. God says, “Come unto...

Forgetfulness can be annoying. Where did I leave my keys? I know I put that document somewhere. Have you seen my cell phone? Thankfully...

The Canada goose approached and stood in front of me, his leathery webbed feet nearly touching the tips of my sneakers. He stood...

Patriotism (or lack of it) has become synonymous with our country’s performance. Past mistakes and current political choices shape the...

What an awesome God we serve! I want to share with you an incredible moment I had with God this morning as I spent some quiet time with...

A book I have read recently examined the spirituality of Celtic people, particularly in Ireland. I was especially interested because...

A few years ago, a friend told me he prays and chooses a word for the year each January first. This would be the focal point of his year....

The campfire was dying, so Caleb roused himself from his mat, pushed off the heavy cloaks that had covered him and stiffly stood to...

I’ve read this passage hundreds of times and probably have heard at least a dozen sermons on this, but I read the parable of the sower in...

When I was little, I liked to pick wildflower bouquets for my Mom. My favorites were violets and dandelions—I encircled a yellow blossom...

My task this morning was to write a devotion that supported our Sunday sermon on legacy, yet did not neglect voting and Veteran's Day. ...

Isn't this something we want? Don't we wish we were a friend of God and could converse with Him? Or, maybe not. Maybe that is...

With angst we are watching Michael crawl toward the Florida panhandle. I have two sisters in Florida, and although they are being spared,...

This wasn’t a good weekend for Denver sports! The Rockies are out and the Broncos struggle. Fans lament, and say wistfully, “Maybe next...

I woke up this morning with choices. As a retired person, I even had the choice of getting up or sleeping longer. Then, I had choices of...

Today's Thursday thought is provided by my daughter-in-law Christy, from an anonymous source: "You can't order you life with a remote....

I received a text which I didn’t understand. I later learned it had been sent to me inadvertently and was meant for another person. I...

I got stung by a bee last week when I was trimming my roses. The little guy was hidden in the petals and didn't mean to hurt me, but I...

Today features lawyer jokes from my brother Allan. Per approves. 1. Why did the lawyer have to back up to get his cocktail? 2. What do...

110 miles per hour winds and four feet of rain are expected as massive hurricane Florence threatens to pound the Carolinas’ coasts on...

Today's Tuesday Tip is for all of you who have kids or grandkids involved in fall sports. On occasion they will get an owie. Be prepared....

I did it. I’m guilty as charged. When society takes a knee and refuses to stand for our National Anthem, our flag or our Pledge of...

Here's two groaners for ye from the yo ho hoers. How much did the pirate pay for his earrings? A buck an ear. Why did the pirate have a...

Your mind is like a see-saw. As your trust in God goes up, your fear and worry go down. Time spent with God not only increases your...

A friend of mine recently returned from a trip to Las Vegas. No, he wasn’t there to gamble or even eat at the sumptuous buffets. As a...

If you have a veggie garden (or even if you are headed to your local farmers market) and are planning to do some cooking, freezing and...

If two wrongs don't make a right, but do two rights make? An airplane!

The children in the Chronicles of Narnia are about to meet Aslan, the lion. We some trepidation, Susan asks Mr. Beaver, "Is he quite...

Twenty years! Our daughter and son-in-law are celebrating their anniversary today. We are so proud of them for hanging in there. I...

Well, this may sound like an ad for Dawn, but when I tried to be more organic in my gardening and not use chemical pesticides and...

Another month? You’ve got to be kidding me. I’ve already waited more than a month to meet with my publisher and my scheduled time was...

Did you hear about the sweet country girl who broke up with her tractor-driver boyfriend?  She sent him a John Deere letter.

When I look outside at night and see Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars all in a row; when I viewed the Perseid meteor shower; when I see...

A bird flew into our house. Try as we might, with broomsticks and arms waving, we could not get him to fly to freedom. He sat high on our...

Today's Tuesday tips are helpful hints for those summer BBQs or neighborhood/family gatherings. Did you know that if you add salt to the...

There are those who say our God is a God of love, grace and mercy. He allows sin and evil because of our free will, but stands aside,...

Today's Friday funny, courtesy of Perry: Why does Waldo wear stripes? He doesn't want to be spotted.  Duh.

Today's quote is from Oswald Chambers My Utmost for His Highest. Your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him...

Some kids love school. Others approach the classroom door with my tearful resistance and trepidation. Especially with little ones,...

Tuesday's tip this week is from my daughter Carol. She was visiting and I had burned some food I was cooking in a pan. Black stuff was...

This morning was the exciting task of doing laundry…not. It has not been one of my favorite chores, yet I was inspired by a friend who...

I couldn't decide today, so here are two good ones, courtesy of Perry. (Groan) Did you hear about the woman who made a fortune cleaning...

Oswald Chambers (My Utmost for His Highest) says that if there were never any clouds in our life, we wouldn't develop faith and we...

Our on-campus wedding had a big oops. I was hustling around taking care of all the details, and since it was graduation weekend too,...

This is the time of year when gardeners find unnoticed zucchinis lurking in the shadows of their gardens. Though I try to pick squashes...

When we drove home from our daughter’s house following France’s World Cup win, we were surprised to see a number of French flags being...

Ok, all you trekkies. Did you know that Mr. Spock actually has three ears? A right ear, a left ear and a new front ear. (Think about it)

“We regard God as an airman regards his parachute; it’s there for emergencies, but he hopes he’ll never have to use it.” We treat God...

I’m a baby blogger. Yup, just tentatively starting out with much to learn about this whole process. I feel a lot like Leroy Jethro Gibbs,...