Have you ever been struck with the temporary nature of things in this life? Sometimes, as we saw last year with the hurricane, chaos strikes with very little notice. We might experience the death of a loved one or the devastation from a natural disaster. Beyond the sudden, unexpected losses,...

This week we will be celebrating Independence Day. We will commemorate the founding of our nation. While there are many different thoughts on the state of our nation, it is certain that it was founded upon principles of freedom. What is freedom? You may think of freedom as the ability...

There is a song from my childhood that my parents would sing to my siblings and me from time to time. The words say, “Have patience, have patience, don’t be in such a hurry. When you get impatient, you only start to worry. Remember, remember, that God is patient, too....

What are you thankful for?” It is the standard question that we ask children each Thanksgiving. Tiny hands are traced to represent the shape of a turkey. The pencil marks around each finger make a turkey “feather,” each one complete with the name of an item for which the child...

A cold front has arrived this week. We are now experiencing cooler mornings and evenings. Before long, people will be cozied up by their fireplaces, seeking respite from the winter air. We will sip hot chocolate both in recognition of the season and in an attempt to warm up. Many...