Recently, in the news, we have heard the reports from the San Jose Mine in Chile concerning the cave-in at the mine.   It was good to hear that the 33 miners who are trapped in that mine are safe. However, they face a daunting wait, while work is being done to secure their rescue, and they [...]

Have you ever heard it said that a number of the ads on TV are more entertaining than the programs?  There are some that still bring a smile when I think of them. I especially enjoyed the “want to get away” campaign from Southwest Airlines.  Do you remember the one where the rock star vigorously [...]

Flowers remind me of the grace of God lavished on the world because He allows them to bloom beautifully, whether the one growing them acknowledges His workmanship as their Creator, or not, Matthew 5:45.  I especially love roses because they bloom more than one time during the season. One of the summer tasks that I do [...]

There is a famous song football fans will soon be hearing.  “Are You Ready for Some Football!“  Yes, training camps have begun, with the usual bantering about who will improve, who will fall back and whether Brett Favre will be returning to the Minnesota Vikings for his 20th year in the sport. I thought I [...]

We’re seeing them again on TV.  Yes, the back to school ads remind us that it won’t be long now, and kids will be returning to school.  That was never a favorite thought of mine even though I came from a family that had great respect for both education and teachers.  When I think of [...]