Monthly Archives: December 2023

In our men’s Sunday School class, I recently asked the fellows to think back to childhood and share what they wanted to be when they grew up. To my surprise, no one mentioned professional sports or Superman.  Charles Stephens was … Continue reading →

“Dog is man’s best friend,” they say, but not everyone feels that way. I’m sorry I didn’t get to tell you goodbye Travis. Maybe we can visit sometimes, but I’m not sure I’ll be back. The woods we once loved … Continue reading →

It was a mystery why Harriet was limping. She winced with pain as she struggled to stand. After hopping a few feet on three legs she sat down and raised a hurt paw. For those who don’t know her, here’s … Continue reading →

October was my lucky month. Five phone messages informed me I was the grand prize winner of two major sweepstakes. Not only did I place first with Readers’ Digest, I was also atop the leaderboard at Clearer’s Publishing House. Twin … Continue reading →

“One Man – Three Wars” might be a better column title. That would pay homage to Lt. Col. Robert S. Phillips’ heroic service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.  A mutual friend arranged a visit to his Lake Blackshear … Continue reading →