A bemused expression flickered across the faces of the first family to arrive as they pulled into the empty parking lot. It was July 8, the long-awaited day. For the first time in history, West Virginia would be home to a Family Encouragement Weekend! Six o’clock was starting time; 4:30 was dinner time; and the […]
Of the 56 signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence: 11 had their homes destroyed 5 were hunted and captured Abraham Clark had two sons imprisoned on the British starving ship Jersey John Witherspoon’s son was killed in battle Francis Lewis’ wife was imprisoned and died from the harsh treatment Many, such as Thomas Nelson […]
The Bouquet Perhaps I am becoming superfluous in my posts about the wedding, but so much happened on that day that I can’t but help it. After all, it was the greatest photography highlight of the month. I chose this picture because of how different it was than all my other pictures. And perhaps it […]
“He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled" (John the Baptist, speaking of Jesus in John 3:29). One of the foremost characteristics of Robert and Kendalyn’s wedding was joy. It was […]
June 11, 2011 Click here for a picture slideshow of Robert and Kendalyn’s Wedding!
“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge” (II Peter 1:5). One dream of a free man is an education that equips him for his purpose in life rather than having to structure his life around his education. So whether you are a student in America or Romania, […]
Today was Robert’s last day as a bachelor. We couldn’t let it go without a little adventure! After a full and pleasant evening of preparing for tomorrow and spending time in prayer and blessing, Jeaven asked Robert for the keys to his car; Jeaven needed them to retire to his lodgings for the evening. But […]
Farmers labor many months for a crop, but have only a small window of time to harvest it before it spoils in the field. I once heard a story about an 11-year-old pastor’s son who bundled up on a Sunday afternoon and said to his father, “Okay, Dad, I’m ready.” His father, was surprised and […]
Today is Monday. It is also Memorial Day. And “today” is the most important day in life. It is the bridge between all the past and all the future—the bud to which the branches lead and in which the blossom of the future waits. As I remember an ambitious friend telling me: “Today is the […]
Yes, there were sweaty palms and shaking knees but the focus of this recital was to recognize not only the great talent, but also the great character Christ is developing in each student as they learn to play their instrument. It takes patience to play together, it takes thoroughness to get quality tone, and it […]