“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13). Many of us carry lessons from our parents that only become clear years later. For me, one of the most lasting came from my father—not through long conversations, but through simple instructions he repeated when I complained that I couldn’t do something: … Read more
A letter to a mom for Mothers Day Dear Mom, Thanks for the note. Your timing is impeccable. While driving to work this morning I wept over the state of our nation and our world. I repented for not confronting sin and for being so passive about the state of our world. My prayer … Read more
~ Various people share their Easter greetings for 2026: Franklin Graham, Michael W. Smith, Lee Greenwood, more ~ Franklin Graham Franklin’s Graham sent this message out on Easter. HAPPY EASTER! Dear Friend, May the Holy Spirit fill you with joy as you and your loved ones celebrate Jesus Christ’s triumph over sin and death this … Read more
Paul M. Darden died on March 4 at 95 years old. He passed away quietly in his chair at home. No cause of death has been provided. He was buried March 19 at Spring Hill Cemetery. The following is an article we ran on his life the week he turned 95 on January 29, 2026. … Read more
Shamrocks, leprechauns and the color green often mark the celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17. But there is much more to the story of the man named Patrick, a truly bold and faithful missionary. Born in Britain in the fourth century, Patrick lived a full life, but not without his share of suffering … Read more
~ St. Patrick’s Day Poem ~ Marauding raiders from Ireland captured Patrick in Britain at age sixteen at his parents’ estate, up ’til that time in Patrick’s life, things were just great. He was taken to Ireland and sold to the highest bidder into slavery; a boy on his own was left in the wilderness … Read more
~ Who Was St. Patrick? For Saint Patrick’s Day, we look at the life of an early leader of the Celtic Church ~ A Historical Look at Saint Patrick St. Patrick was not born in Ireland but was a British Celt. According to some sources St. Patrick was born in Wales or North Britain between … Read more
Saint Patrick’s Shamrock: A poem in the haiku for for Saint Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick’s Shamrock St. Patrick’s Shamrock Symbol of the Trinity Father, Son, Spirit From our archives March 8, 2012 Related Articles:
~ Chasing rainbows: The word “rainbow” is mentioned six times in the Bible: three times in Genesis 9 (verses 13, 14, and 16), once in Ezekiel 1:28, and twice in Revelation (4:3 and 10:1). ~ Chasing Rainbows: Folklore to Promise As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, with its greens, shamrocks, and Celtic heritage, consider Ireland’s charming … Read more
~ Author’s Note: I am actually implementing # 5 below the day after Valentine’s Day by inviting several single and/or divorced women to join me for a Valentine’s lunch. ~ “Your beauty…should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” … Read more
