I suppose I should have seen it coming. Maybe I was too much a part of the picture to notice.

Spring is on its way! March brings with it the annual hopes and dreams and a compulsion to rush outside and plant something.

Parents, teach your children well. It is no longer the responsibility of schools to impart to our youth the truth of scripture and to explain an accurate account of history.

The news came as a great surprise. My husband’s very dear lifelong friend. He had been sick, Stage 4 lung cancer. 

Windows of opportunity don't stay open as long as you would think oftentimes in the NFL.

In the 1960s bald eagles were endangered and virtually extinct in most parts of the United States. Today they are as common as pigeons on statues, but less messy.

As Christians we are to train ourselves to hear the voice of the Lord. Too many of us depend on another’s knowledge or prophecies instead of listening for the still small voice of God. Perhaps this is due to the spirit of apathy that looms heavily over the body of Christ.

Sometimes you need to swim away from your familiar shore to have great experiences.

The last few months has brought about a high demand for plants, seeds, any and all things gardening.

Much appreciation to all my friends who called to check on me after last week’s column. My pain has finally begun to lessen after three trips to emergency rooms and three CT scans.

“By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.” (Hebrews 11:21)

“Tears are words that need to be written.” ― Paulo Coelho

We are locked in a winter weather pattern through Thursday with very cold temperatures and some frozen precipitation.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

February usually brings some of our coldest weather. As the bird’s natural food supply becomes depleted, they always appreciate a little help from us.

To the Editor:

Herb gardens, even when small, can bring joy to our kitchens. There are so many herbs from which to choose, and many are suitable for a beginning herb garden.

“The devil shall never lift his head higher than the saint’s heel.” — William Gurnall

“Be music always. Keep changing the keys, tones, pitch, and volume of each of the songs you create along your life’s journey and play on.” ― Suzy Kassem

After a cold start to the week, temperatures will climb back above 50 degrees by Wednesday and it will stay mild through the remainder of the week.

Like many of you, I have had my DNA tested. Actually, I have tested with three companies. Every now and then each of the companies sends out an “updated origins” report. You may have wondered why your ethnic results get updated. After all none of our ancestors was suddenly replaced by someon…

“When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.” (Deuteronomy 18:22)

Happy New Year! How’s it going for you so far? I see a lot of people that are remaining very positive and hopeful for this new year. Of course, there are those that are very concerned, fearful, and uncertain about what to expect. The pandemic still has center stage.