I have been blessed by a number of people who poured themselves into my life in different ways and exerted a great influence on me. Hopefully all of us have been blessed by other people at key … more

We have all heard the story of the Hatfields and McCoys; two families who were at war from 1863 to 1891. Though few today know the details of their disagreement, the lengthy fight between the two … more

Many amazing events have occurred in history, which defy the odds of being merely coincidence. Several years ago, I read Rick Beyer’s fascinating book, “The Greatest Presidential Stories … more

In 2009, while researching a story I had heard broadcaster Paul Harvey tell on his “Rest of the Story” broadcast, I learned the legendary newsman’s wife had died the previous year. … more

I recently watched a YouTube clip from an old Donnie and Marie talk show which originally aired May 23, 2000. In the show Donny told of how he had sung the National Anthem at a Dodgers-Braves game … more

I bought a big screen television. I’ve had it about two years. The color is great, images are sharp, but there has been a slight problem with the sound. Because I’m one of those people … more

“Free at last, free at last! Thank God Almighty, we’re free at last!” Don’t we wish we would be “free at last?” Free from all the things going on around us today: … more

In the July 21, 2021, “Our Daily Bread” devotional, David Roper wrote about his personal experience when years ago he applied for a position at a Christian organization. The … more

Over the past 10 days or so I have found myself at cemeteries, multiple times. Now, considering my line of work, that should not surprise most people. I once had a lady in St. Louis tell me that at … more

On Aug. 18, 2021, Washington Post writer Cathy Free shared the stories of prisoners: Richard Sanders, William White and Fred Brown. They are serving time in the South-Central Correctional Center in … more