Tourists Brothers and Sisters in Christ, There is an old line from the Elvis movie Blue Hawaii that has made me chuckle for years. Angela Lansbury’s character exclaims, “Tourists aren’t people… they’re tourists!” Of course, the humor comes from the way Americans are often portrayed as inhospitable. Lately, I’ve found myself watching videos of people … [Read more…]
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Nothing New Under The Sun “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.”— Ecclesiastes 1:9 (KJV) This spring, I planted my two raised garden beds, starting my … [Read more…]
March 3, 2026 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A Season of Celebrations This time of year is a special one in our household. I will be celebrating my 52nd birthday on March 4th, and Sister Cathy will be turning 70 years young on April 1st (which was also an Easter in 1956.)These moments remind us … [Read more…]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Bearing Faithful Witness One of the quiet gifts of growing older is learning how to honor what truly matters even when our perspectives and spiritual styles differ. My father Dr. Davy and I did not see the world or faith the same way. He carried a strong “Sword of … [Read more…]