The Flame of Knowledge

Watching a campfire flame flicker and dance can be mesmerizing or inspiring depending on the point of view of the watcher. Similarly, watching the actions of a teacher who is teaching a lesson to their class can also be mesmerizing and inspiring.

Do We Want To Go Back?

Two years into the pandemic and we have yet to find our footing. The call to “get back to normal” continues, but I think “normal” no longer exists nor will it ever exist again. But isn’t that a good thing? As we look back at “normal”, should we be eager to return to that place?

Three Rights Make a Left

On our little farm in Lone Oak, Texas, we have cattle, a horse, ten chickens and a little Aussie-Pom dog named Toby. I’m just going to say it: Toby is a chicken chaser. He acts a lot more like an Aussie than a Pomeranian. However, our chickens, as you can imagine, don’t much like being chased.

What About Socialization

It’s refreshing to see the increased interest in homeschooling. It is a great time for parents to trust their ability to ensure their children learn not only the academic content required by the state, but the moral, spiritual, social, and ethical standards that best suit their families.

An Aesop Fable in Inflationary Times

Aesop was a storyteller in ancient Greece who lived over 500 years before the birth of Christ. He was also a slave, but because of his ability to learn and tell stories we now know him two and a half millennia later because he was a storyteller.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, You talk about prayer and meditation in the same sentence. I have always thought they were way different things and am confused by your use of the words. Which do you do and why?

The Finding

Several years ago, a naïve me walked into the Kaufman County Courthouse and paid a licensing fee for a business name. I wanted to open a junk store.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I am so excited that summer is on its way. I want to lose weight before I have to wear a swimsuit. What to do? So much conflicting information, I am confused. Weighted down Dear Weighted down, Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!

MORE SIGNS OF THE TIMES

Jesus said: There will be wars and rumors of wars that must come to pass before the end comes. Matt. 14:6. While some fighting continues around the world we are hearing rumors of a major war about to break out.

Why Does God Perform Miracles?

Miracles are big business today. If you have any doubt, type the word “miracle” into your favorite online search engine. My personal favorite is “The Cat Miracle Diet” website. This diet promises the same lean, svelte figure as most cats.