The old phrase “shock and awe” is reappearing in the national mindset this week.

"My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work." - John 4:34

Every once in a while, one sees or hears about a notable example of sportsmanship at some event, and it seems like such incidents are “notable” simply because they happen.

It was one of those rare moments when the stars align.

“Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” - Mark 4:38

This month marks the 40th anniversary for two important, yet very different cable networks.

The woman said to him, "Sir, you have nothing to draw water with, and the well is deep. Where do you get that living water?" - John 4:11 

Richard and Robert Sherman are wonderful songwriters.  They are responsible for the most-performed song of all time, “It’s a Small World (After All),” heard daily at the Disney-themed parks featuring the Small World ride.  The Shermans also wrote memorable music for Winnie the Pooh, Mary Pop…

After this, Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee. A large crowd followed him, because they saw the signs he was performing on the sick.

"How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!" - Psalm 139:17

Ninety years ago this month, the story of one of the longest-running musical groups of all time began.

He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. - Proverbs 29:1

I am revisiting this column that originally ran in the spring of 2013.  There has been an incredible amount of loss in our community over the past few months.  This was written when I was younger and it was one of the first times I had experienced the death of someone my own age.

”How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?” - Hebrews 2:3

The Revenge of the Bridge Buzzards, Part Two!

They cast their crowns before the throne. - Revelation 4:10

As we finished 2020 with its pandemic, political strife and social turmoil, I heard many people express hope that the new year would be better. Many of us and people we love experienced so much sickness and sadness last year. You probably agree that 2020 was a rough one.

The further away we get from the 20th century, the more distant rock and roll as a cultural touchstone becomes.

The PBS series “Masterpiece Theatre” turns 50 in 2021, and in January the program began airing a new British series that is well worth your time.  In fact, it just may be the salve we need in these troubled times.

Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord! - Psalm 117:1-2

It’s coming back! This is not a drill! 

Let’s talk about the First Amendment for a second. Now for those of you who love to throw the verbiage of that first, most elementary facet of American life into the conversation - have you ever stopped to actually look at the words? 

When was the last time you earnestly searched for something or someone? I lost a wallet once that I never did find, but it was not for lack of earnest seeking. You may know what it’s like to lose your keys or your money, or maybe a beloved pet. I hope you don’t know what it is like to have a…

There isn’t more I can add to what our beautiful and talented editor, Carmen Rodgers, had to say on these pages last week.

With apologies to Cousin Rendell of Lafayette, Louisiana, here is the annual Bird’s Eye View

I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me. - Psalm 3:5

So here we are sportsfans, some days into 2021 and the “New Year, New Me’’ posts are slowly starting to appear on the ol’ book of faces. I’m not going to make such a bold prediction because, let’s face it, at 40 there’s not much changing. I’m still going to be the ray of sarcastic, cynical s…

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I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length, you have revived your concern for me. - Philippians 4:10

The twelve days of Christmas begins on December 25 and ends on the Epiphany January 6, so we’re smack-dab in the middle of the “real” Christmas season (even though the rest of the world thinks it starts in October and ends before Santa Claus can even warm up the sleigh).

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