Fair season is upon us! The Neshoba County Fair is in full swing, and for the next three months, fairs will pop up all over the state. They can be a lot of fun. They also can be a bit expensive. When my kids were younger, we loved to go to the local fair each … Continue reading Are You Going to Win a Blue Ribbon?
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Fill Your Bucket This Summer
Going to the beach used to be a regular source of joy for my family when my children were younger. We would search for seashells, set up a tent (and pray that the wind did not take it away), play, rest, and fill buckets with sand and water – over and over. It was amazing … Continue reading Fill Your Bucket This Summer
What Do People See in You?
John Hess-Yoder was a missionary in Laos. While overseas he discovered some historical facts about the area that pictures the Kingdom of God. Before the colonialists decided where the official boundaries of Laos and Vietnam would exist, the kings of Laos and Vietnam agreed on how to choose who would pay taxes to which kingdom. … Continue reading What Do People See in You?
Are You Upset about Chandler?
Many of us remember the hit TV show “Friends.” It not only had incredible ratings when it was first aired, but 20 years after its finale, one can still find it on some channel every day. It was and is a cultural phenomenon. Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) died recently at the young age of 54. … Continue reading Are You Upset about Chandler?
Are You Worried about the Next Generation?
I experienced two things this past week that caused me to think. I had the opportunity to help with a school’s See You at the Pole event. I also had the opportunity to speak to the Baptist Student Union at ECCC about making a difference. Both opportunities involved great teens and young adults. However, both … Continue reading Are You Worried about the Next Generation?
Just Another Day?
Does the following sound familiar? You get up on Monday and do what you have to do to make it through the day. You do the same thing Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Saturday and Sunday might offer you a small break, but you know Monday is coming. When I look at most people, their … Continue reading Just Another Day?
Routines That Are Not Routine
I had to start walking, take proper nutrients, and eat correctly to lose the weight. I had to read and listen to podcasts to learn. I had to start doing things to learn (and maybe master) those things. I had to make certain activities a routine part of my life to see change. For many, … Continue reading Routines That Are Not Routine
Mississippi has the opportunity to vote for life or death
Amendments 26 I'm sure that you have heard about it, but what have you heard? For those who have not actually seen what the wording is (that Mississippians have the opportunity to vote for or against), it is this: "Should the term 'person' be defined to include every human being from the moment of fertilization, … Continue reading Mississippi has the opportunity to vote for life or death
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