Mention the acronym “LNT” to hikers in the Smokies, and you’ll get a nod of agreement. They know exactly what it means to leave no trace....

“Are you sure you’re up for writing this week?” Mike asked. My husband of 47 years knows that I struggle with feeling happy when those I...

Then they reached Jericho, and as Jesus and his disciples left town, a large crowd followed him. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus (son of...

Plus a Giveaway Friends, I’ve missed you! I hit the pause button on new posts in July while I’ve been hither to the Northeast and yon to...

It’s in the news almost daily – this speaker or author, that leader or candidate or celebrity who suddenly becomes persona non grata when...

I gotta admit I got it wrong again. Remember a couple weeks ago when I urged all of us to savor the summer, prioritizing time for both...

What a week it’s been, my friends! When I wrote you last, I was a mere child, only 69. But when this past Monday arrived, I glanced at a...