“October Surprise” has become a typical political phrase used prior to the predetermined November election cycle. The phrase is used more broadly to describe: Many of us remember the…
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Our Sunday School has been anticipating September. We sing “Happy Birthday” each week and hand out a small token of love to each birthday person. In our congregation, September has…
Summer is one of God’s greatest gifts. Longer days, family vacations, community events, lakes, parks, and backyard gatherings provide opportunities to enjoy His beautiful creation. As Christians, however, we are…
This July, huge celebrations will take place for America’s 250th anniversary – its semiquincentennial, if you want to learn a word no one can pronounce. There will be fireworks in…
Some days aren’t bad. They’re just ordinary. Nothing is wrong, but there is nothing special either. But sometimes it is fun or comforting to add a little “specialness” to your…
Christmas cards and Christmas card giving have become a rote non-brainy activity passed down from generation to generation. Have you ever wondered about the history of Christmas card giving? Or…
The air is just starting to cool, and most of us are thinking about pumpkins and sweaters – not tinsel and Christmas cards. But before you call me crazy, think…
There’s something magical about fall. The air turns crisp, so we get out our sweaters. We put pumpkins on our porches and in our drinks. And the trees light up…
I love garage sales. Well, I admit I sometimes find it a little awkward to walk up a driveway with the homeowner watching you approach as you get ready to…
Traditionally, eggs have played a big part in our Easter traditions. We color them, we hide them, we eat them. There are all kinds of explanations and even superstitions as…
President Trump’s 2025 inauguration ceremony was moved inside the Capitol building because of the cold. With freezing temperatures forecast for Washington DC and even colder temperatures here in Ohio, staying…
From “The Waltons” to “The Griswolds,” to ”Love at the Christmas Table,” we have visions of family holiday gatherings from the most sublime to the most absurd with variations as…
The first field trip I ever went on in elementary school was to an apple orchard. I already loved my first-grade teacher, and now she was going to take us…
Over the last several weeks while out and about I’ve heard both parents and teachers talking about the start of school. While the emotions are mixed, the primary anticipation is…
Do you still have your highschool yearbook? Do your children have theirs? I was listening to the radio…
