For a few weeks now, I have seen the landscape around our house change as my wife has gradually worked in our gardens. Weeds have been pulled, new flowers have been planted, and fresh mulch has been spread. I probably don’t tell her enough that I appreciate her efforts in helping our house look nice … [Read more…]

Earlier this past week, I discovered that one of our neighbors’ turkeys decided to roost in a compost/brush pile in our back yard. I then noticed that she was not alone; she had made herself a little nest for nearly 2 dozen eggs! We didn’t realize how many eggs there were until later in the … [Read more…]

The NFL season is almost over; there is just the “big game” left to be played. But, before that  on February 6 during NFL Honors, the league will announce the latest inductees into the NFL Hall of Fame. At the Hall of Fame ceremony in August, each new member will receive a gold blazer, a … [Read more…]

Rain, rain, go away; come again another day! I don’t know if people still teach this song/rhyme to children today, but it was one which I heard a lot when I was growing up. It seems like it has rained at least a little bit almost every day for the last couple of weeks. While … [Read more…]

Over the last few weeks, Mae and I have been meeting with a young woman to discuss church membership. It is always exciting for me when somebody says he/she desires to be a member of the church. This is not simply so I can boast about having a growing number of members, but because it … [Read more…]

It is hard to believe that July is almost over and VBS is upon us! It is always a tiring whirlwind of a week, but it is also a week full of blessings as we minister to children from throughout the community. At SBC, we strive to follow Christ’s example of caring for the physical … [Read more…]

Ah, summertime! It is a season when people gather to celebrate all kinds of different occasions or just to have a good time. I’ve noticed that these kinds of get-togethers will often involve grills, campfires, or even large bonfires. We even celebrate our nation’s birth with fireworks! Even with electricity, fire remains a part of … [Read more…]

As a large man that tends to sweat rather easily, I have never cared much for hot weather. When the mercury starts pushing 80+ degrees, my level of discomfort also starts to rise dramatically. But, as my wife has reminded me many times, I know that I am not necessarily the only person in the … [Read more…]

As Spring approaches, I am looking out at our backyard and observing the bare limbs of several trees. If someone were to look at them for the first time right now, they might wonder if they were sick or even alive. But I know that in just a few weeks new leaves will start to … [Read more…]

I have to be honest, 2024 has started out pretty rough for me. I had a run-in with a snowblower (which could’ve been much worse!), I came down with Covid for the second time in my life, and the Bills are, once again, not playing in the Super Bowl! It has been difficult for me … [Read more…]