“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”  We all grew up hearing that from our moms after some bully kid said something to us on the playground that hurt our feelings.  As we got older, what we discovered was that learning to have a thick skin, take criticism from trusted advisors and ignore the rest serves us well.  However, back then and today, we know that words do ...  Read More

The Wilson County / Tennessee State Fair is going on in our area, and several of our members have won ribbons.  Kevin and Elijah Fisher both have Blue Ribbons to add to their collection! Saylor Mitchell is a ribbon winner for her fresh chicken eggs! I’m sure there are several others that brought home prizes, and we congratulate and rejoice with them.  There is something about seeing people we know...  Read More

Almost everyone has a favorite go to snack.  Walking down the aisle at the grocery, one can choose from any number of sweet to salty treat.  In the 1980s, Ronald Reagan introduced me to what would become my favorite, Jelly Beans!  Not just any jelly bean, but Jelly Belly jelly beans.  Up until that point in my life, jelly beans were the discarded leftovers under the fake grass found in the attic i...  Read More

A Gallup headline by Megan Brenan caught my attention this morning:Majority Still Credits God for Humankind, but Not Creationism: New high of 24% say God not involved in human origins; new 37% low say God created humans in present form  https://news.gallup.com/poll/647594/majority-credits-god-humankind-not-creationism.aspxHer reporting shows that the readings have not changed significantly from Ga...  Read More

God designed people for connections.  There is something within us as people that desires to be connected to others.  It makes sense then that Satan would attempt to place obstacles in our path to thwart that desire.  Political and social events over the past several years represent some of these obstacles.  As people, we can easily point to the differences we have with others based on their polit...  Read More

Ever have one of those periods in life where you think everything is against you? No one really cares what you are doing, nor do they see the effort you are putting in and what you are trying to accomplish for the good?  Just out there all alone, on your own.  Every now and again, I run into one of those “God appointment” stories that causes me to pause, reevaluate my thinking, ask His forgiveness...  Read More

We are less than 24 hours away from the United States of America turning 248.  July 4th marks the official birthday of the US and the celebration that follows.  It is one of the only holidays that most every American celebrates.  Cookouts, vacations and fireworks are just a few ways that we celebrate the day our founders declared independence from Great Britain.  Millions have traveled to see the ...  Read More

The annual State of the Bible report from the American Bible Society has dropped. https://sotb.research.bible/  For 14 years, American Bible Society has reported on the State of the Bible by investigating Americans’ relationship with God, faith, and the Bible.  Given the observational state of the spiritual direction of our country, this report has always helped explain why we feel, see and experi...  Read More

Physicist Amos E. Dolbear is not a household name, but his contributions are well known.  Dolber chaired the Department of Astronomy and Physics at Tufts University in 1874. He was a "theoretical scientist" who enjoyed the discovery of new possibilities, including his pioneering research concerning telephony.  His most interesting discovery came from an 1897 issue of The American Naturalist. His h...  Read More

Tomorrow (June 6) marks the 80th anniversary of the first day of Operation Overlord, the Allied attack on German-occupied Western Europe, which began on the beaches of Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. Primarily US, British, and Canadian troops, with naval and air support, attacked five beaches, landing some 135,000 men in a day widely considered to have changed history. Better known today as “D-D...  Read More

You have heard me talk about the TV show Most Expensivest, staring music artist 2 Chainz.  The show takes the host to the most expensive items from around the world.  Recently, I read about an item that I am guessing 2 Chaiz hasn’t had the opportunity to indulge in, a pineapple that cost $395.  A California produce store (Melissa’s Produce), has what is called the Rubyglow pineapple.  There are on...  Read More

Summertime in Middle Tennessee means hot weather and cold drinks.  I love the gas station fountain drink wars that happen about this time each year.  For less than a dollar you can have just about any type of soda, with any number of mix-ins. And when you are in the mood for a little fast food to go with your drink, the McDonald’s app is the way to go.  Summer marks the return of the one dollar, a...  Read More