This Too Shall Pass

Author’s note: this essay was originally published on April 20, 2020, at the height of Texas’ economic shutdown and closure of Texas public schools due to COVID—19.

TRAVELING THE COUNTRY

I love travel and all that goes with it: the planning, the frustration, the airport waits, the crowds getting on cruise ships, the anticipation, the thrill of reaching the destination and seeing the wonders of the world.

Finding love and service in pickles and an ironing board

We all have hobbies and passions in life. Some like to do woodworking while others may love to garden. Some activities are common and others unique and unusual. There are more hobbies and passions than I can think of and list on this page, but almost everyone has something.

CHECK YOUR MIRRORS

These past two weeks, many of you have participated in the ritual made for scrapbooks, framed desk photos, or Facebook: the First-Day-of-School picture. Besides the obligatory smiles on display, the photo's latest clothing styles make for a primary source treasure.

Old Glory News

Guess what??? it's still hot and dry and don't look like it's going to change. Last Sunday evening we had a good stand storm from the cloud in the north and a quick shower flew over real fast. There is something wrong with this part of the county, it just can't seem to get wet anymore.

Texas tries nation’s first virtual criminal trial

Students across Texas returned to campuses last week as schools and universities scrambled to put into place new lesson plans that best accommodate a pandemic.

Fulfilling Our Purpose

So He said, “I am God, the God of your father; do not fear to go down to Egypt, for I will make of you a great nation there. (Gen 46:3 NKJV): Joseph was a servant of God that stayed faithful during the low and high points of his life and God used him in His plan to create the nation of Israel.