Off in the distance the old record player is stacked with the sounds of the very best of days gone by. One by one the lp's drop, skid into place, and the sounds of Christmas fill the room.Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme and Ella Fitzgerald take turns serenading...
"Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." (Matthew 7:14, NIV2)We had explored the paved paths of Jake's Rock Overlook in Pennsylvania thoroughly last June. A sign clearly read: “Stay on the paved paths.” We had read some...
There was nothing remarkable about this particular winter's day when the memory of Jo wrapped itself around me. I stood at my kitchen window watching the sparrows, all fluffed up by winters frosty breathe, fluttering to the feeder snatching seeds with their tiny...
How can we face death with dignity?In our society we don't like to talk much about death. After all, our world is geared towards entertainment and having fun. Still, every day thousands of people have no choice but to face the inevitable, and many do so filled with...
Grenada or Granada? Does the difference really matter? It does if you’re trying to reach one instead of the other!A Maryland man is suing British Airways after the airline flew him to Grenada rather than his intended destination, Granada. While the spelling difference...
At 186,000 kilometres, my car is starting to make funny noises. It seems that my car is more in the garage being repaired than it is at home. I faithfully have the oil changed every 5,000 kilometres, and the motor is still in good condition, but the body of the car is...
"What if after you die there's nothing?" I asked.He was one of the godliest men I'd ever met. We often talked about religious subjects. With him, I could discuss the deep things without fear he would judge me for my questions. Knowing his lifestyle, I asked if he had...
