“Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls....” Jeremiah 6:16a Ancient trails are all around me in Appalachia. Just a hop, skip, and jump from where I live is Boone’s Creek, named for Mr. Daniel himself who hiked around it.... Continue Reading →

“I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.” 1 Corinthians 9:22b There’s a “clue in the old books.” And it’s a mysterious syndrome.... I’m talking about Nancy Drew, sleuth extraordinaire and paragon of all teenage fictional heroines.  Nancy’s stories arrived on the scene in 1930, authored... Continue Reading →

“Serve the Lord with gladness...” (Psalm 100:2a) It speaks a universal language. Its value is priceless, yet it costs you nothing to give it away. It brightens everything around you. It’s contagious! A smile is one of the most precious gifts you can enjoy, whether you’re the giver or receiver. And, the benefits can be enormous. According to... Continue Reading →

“…and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.” 1 Peter 5:4 A winsome missionary lady named Martha Hoke once told me her unique way to strike up a conversation with others while she was on the mission field in Japan. “When I was out in public, maybe... Continue Reading →