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Pint Size Disturbers of the Peace

Pint Size Disturbers of the Peace

When and where the breakdown occurred we are not sure. But we are sure that something has happened to the rules of etiquette, not only in church,…

2014! It’s a New Year

2014!  It’s a New Year

There is just something about beginning a new calendar year. It brings back memories for me of the start of a new school year. New binder, new…

New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

It’s that time of year when everyone makes “New Year’s Resolutions” – things that you and I plan to do to make next year better than last.…

Well-played

Well-played

Security is an illusion. Ask Gerald Hornaday. He was at home in his easy chair watching hockey on television when an airplane crashed into his house killing…

The 3 Things We Can Give to God in 2014

The 3 Things We Can Give to God in 2014

As we enter into a new year, here is something to remember: When it’s all said and done, we have three things we can offer God—our treasure,…

Contemplation: The Temple Within

Contemplation: The Temple Within

Not long ago, at our Virginia Baptist state convention, I went to a breakout session that was led by members of the Epiphany Institute of Spirituality, a group…

Knowing the Peace of the Prince

Knowing the Peace of the Prince

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called…

Cosmic Fire Trucks, Getting up on the Wrong Side and An Over-Abundance of Averetts

Cosmic Fire Trucks, Getting up on the Wrong Side and An Over-Abundance of Averetts

One of my cousins posted a compliment on Facebook regarding a Rural Legends column several weeks ago. He said nice things. I’m not used to people saying…

H-C Cares for Kids

H-C Cares for Kids

On Saturday, December 14, there was a gift-wrapping party at Hampden-Sydney College sponsored by the Lambda Chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national honorary leadership society.  Members of ODK,…

Heart of Virginia “Buy Fresh Buy Local” Showcases Local Producers

The Heart of Virginia Chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local will showcase farms and businesses that use local farm-based products at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, January…