Have you ever served on a jury panel? If yes, you may recall being asked by one of the opposing attorneys to “consider the evidence with an open mind.” It’s time we applied that same principle to other areas of … Continue reading →
A few weeks ago, I was looking through our neighborhood Little Lending Library. You know, the little enclosed box at the ballfield or along a country road with free books. I found several mid-grade novels by the same author. They had … Continue reading →
While promoting my first children’s book, a friend of mine asked me to name seven things people should know about Christianity. The request caused me to step back a moment. It’s not like asking someone to make a list citing seven … Continue reading →
I once heard the story of a young girl who had memorized Psalm 23 and was eager to share it in her Sunday School class. With all the courage she could muster, she stood up and confidently said, “The Lord … Continue reading →
How many times have you said to your child, grandchild, or student, “Do your best”? It almost goes without saying that most children hear this quite often from at least one or two people in their lives. In the New … Continue reading →
Stacking stones is a popular summer activity while cooling in local creeks and shallow rivers. Some think it’s not a good idea because stacking stones disturbs the environment. This is true if we are overzealous, but who among us has … Continue reading →