A Clean Sweep
The beginning of a new year gives a chance to look back at the accomplishments and struggles of last year and look forward to the new and hopefully better one. I change the calendar, the checkbook register…
Weary Travelers
According to AAA, an estimated 115.6 million Americans were expected to travel this holiday season. That was a 3.9% increase from last year and includes plane, train, automobile, bus and cruise travel. AAA expected that more than…
The Innkeeper and the Rest of the Story
Every Christmas pageant that I have seen includes an Innkeeper that gruffly says; “Sorry but there is no room in the Inn. Go away,” and he slams the door. Poor little Billy’s heart wasn’t in it. After…
My A,B,C’s to a Merrier Christmas
Angels – The first messengers of Jesus’ birth. They heralded the good news for all mankind – and they sang loud and clear. Baking – I enjoy making, sharing and eating Christmas cookies. It’s fun receiving them…
My “What-Ifs” Went Over the Bridge
Traveling over the Tappen-Zee bridge I symbolically threw all my “what-ifs” over the railing. That was a long time ago but I still remember it vividly. There comes a time in all of our lives when we…
Trusting God in the midst of Life's Storms with Nancy Smith
