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Happy July 4th!

Happy July 4th!

Did you watch fireworks or light sparklers for July 4th?  Did you dress in red, white and blue for the day? Did you make a red, white…

A Problem With Snakes, Revered Paul, & Patrick Henry

A Problem With Snakes, Revered Paul, & Patrick Henry

The family that moved into our first home kept calling me to ask if we ever had a problem with snakes in the house. Every time he…

I’m Bored

I’m Bored

How many times have you heard “I’m bored” this summer?  Think back to when you were a kid, what level of effort did your parents put into…

Short Stories for Summer

Short Stories for Summer

This reporter knows how busy everyone is during the summer with gardens, canning, vacations, etc.  Here are a few short stories that will “tickle your fancy” when…

Ugly Rumors, Aptitude Tests & My Q

Ugly Rumors, Aptitude Tests & My Q

I have always made it a habit to ignore rumors, especially when they are about me. I am never concerned when rumors concerning me concern others. There…

The Most Difficult Job on Planet Earth

The Most Difficult Job on Planet Earth

What would you pick as the most difficult job on planet earth?  Thesaurus.com provides these words as synonyms for tough job: arduous, backbreaking, burdensome, onerous, strenuous, tiresome, effortful,…

Which Will You Choose:  Mars or Heaven?

Which Will You Choose:  Mars or Heaven?

Where would you choose to spend your future– on Mars or in the Biblical Heaven? Materialistic man sees himself as his own savior and rejects the obvious…

Happy the Hungry Hearts

Happy the Hungry Hearts

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 Search as you might, you will not find the word “beatitude” in…

By Grace, Through Faith

By Grace, Through Faith

One Sunday, the young pastor decided to use the 23rd Psalm for his children’s sermon. He began to tell the children about sheep—that they aren’t smart and…

Spring, Snakes & Big Green Trash Cans on Wheels

Spring, Snakes & Big Green  Trash Cans on Wheels

When I was writing about the signs of spring I neglected to mention snakes.  It just isn’t spring without snakes.  I have seen several snakes crossing the…