The United States spent nearly $500 million (roughly equivalent to $15.2 billion in 2023) to…
Valentine’s Day is almost here. How many valentines will you have? In elementary school, we…
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Too often, we quit just when success is within reach. Frequently, we give up during…
For the first time in 15 years, I forgot to write my column. This morning,…
January often brings snow and ice unless you live in the southernmost parts of the…
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Americans Demand Action on Border Security and Economic Challenges The majority of American voters have…
Churches raised $135.78 billion in 2021 (GivingUSA) Churches in the US received 27% of all…
When it comes to life, there are no guarantees. A few people will live to…
In my neighborhood, we have a diverse mix of people: Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Libertarians, and…
We live in an age of addiction and dysfunctional personalities. Lives and families are shattered…
Cars, Hamburgers, Schools and Ice Cream. In 1975, I bought a four-cylinder Chevrolet Monza. In…
Millions of Democrats went to the polls in state primaries to cast their votes for…
Words are easier than actions. For example, contemplate “for better, for worse.” Couples traditionally say…
Freedom to move about the country is a wonderful privilege. Let us be appreciative of…
Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana recently signed into law a requirement for the display of…
The average stock market return has been about 10% every year for nearly the last…
Summer officially begins this weekend and most of us love summer. Millions of Americans will…
Some people want you to know when they have a cold, bad hair day, gout…
I’ve never bought a copy of The National Enquirer. However, I’ve read from it some…
The average house payment in America today is $2,883 on a 30-year mortgage. The average…
If President Biden could announce on November 1, 2024, that all student debt is forgiven,…
Feeling like you have some control over your life is vital for life happiness. Control…
Life is fragile and doesn’t last long, so we should try to enjoy every day. …
In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden referred to an American dilemma…
Nikki Haley is overall respected for her political service. She did a good job as Governor…
We are saturated with news in America. We know about the legal troubles of former…
Numerous people have frozen to death in America this winter. They literally died from exposure to…
Anger, resentment, jealousy and hate are terribly draining emotions. If you have any of these…
People occasionally will ask about my upbringing, family life and Appalachia roots. So, here is…
2024 is here and congratulations – you are here to celebrate! This is the time…
Christmas was bleak when I was fourteen years old. My father had fallen off the…
We often reflect on past Christmases. We look back to the past because we have…
Christmas is a joyful season but always has some challenges. The place of Christmas is…
Are the lending institutions after Donald Trump? No. If they thought he had done something…
What would happen if several thousand members of ISIS or a group similar to Hamas…
Do you worry about going to hell? Will you burn there in hell’s fire? Will…
If you can’t afford a new car now, it’s not going to get easier. Supposedly…
National football star Aaron Rodger’s football career may be over, but maybe not. It’s hard…
Jimmy Buffett, Bob Barker and Bill Richardson all died recently. They all had one thing…
Every day in America we hear the names of Biden and Trump mentioned on various…
Maui has long been the go-to destination for millions to experience paradise. Life has changed.…
Does your doctor make you feel good? Does he or she tell you what you…
No doubt life is always changing. If you don’t like the weather it will change,…
We recently heard the tragic news of a senior lady who was killed by an…
Life is filled with risks. Perhaps you enjoy sky diving, climbing Mount Everest, or swimming…
Are President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump too old to be President of…
A friend will do his best to prevent you from driving off a cliff. Your…
One of the perils of life is putting too much value on stuff. Stuff can…
For fifty years of my life, I’ve been associated with local churches that have given…
Your three-bedroom house might accommodate 10 to 12 guests on holiday weekends, but it’s not…
Knocking on doors is as American as apple pie. Politicians, salespersons, clergy, girl scouts, federal…
If your outgo exceeds your income, then your upkeep will be your downfall. This principle…
Tax Day is April 18th this year and it’s time for you to get all your…
Eventually every school system in America will have to fence in every school and put…
I was not quite five years old when I stood looking up the steps to…
Honesty is not always the easiest path but it’s usually the most loving path. Let’s…
If you have worked hard and saved money all your life you may have over…
American citizens need police officers. Our state police, county sheriff’s department and city police all…
Four New Jersey teenagers have been charged in connection with the attack of a fourteen-year-old…
An Old Testament story records an overwhelming infestation of frogs throughout Egypt. There was no place…
We like good news but typically the news is not good. Too often no news…
A retired minister and his wife had never owned a house. They had spent all…
Recently, in a Mexican restaurant in Houston, Texas, a patron shot and killed a man…
Throughout the years, many of us watched Barbara Walters from NBC to ABC. I always…
You can lose about one pound a week if you try. If you don’t try…
Award winning actress Kirstie Alley was diagnosed with cancer shortly before her untimely death at…
Christmas is a good time to catch up on your pumpkin pie eating. Pecan pie…
Thanksgiving is coming and it’s never out of season to say thank you. Say thank…
One of the greatest Presidents of all time was Franklin D. Roosevelt. He served from…
Halloween is coming but the real trick or treat may be November 8, the mid-term…
You won’t get rich collecting Social Security, not even close. However, you don’t want to…
Reports are pointing to an 8.9% raise for Social Security recipients. While it won’t feel…
Life changes all the time. Nothing is permanent. The only constant is change. Hurricane Ian…
Nearly five million foreign nationals have entered the United States since Biden became President. Some…
Will you own an electric car? If you live long enough and that’s all that…
Enjoyable weather is coming soon. For many parts of the country September through November offers…
Congratulations if your student loan debt is $10,000 to $20,000 lighter. But your debt will…
According to the IRS, a $400,000 or more annual household income represents America’s top 1.8%…
“Instead of hiring 87,000 new IRS agents, we need to hire 87,000 security guards for…
What or who is important to you? The recent devastating flood in eastern Kentucky reminds…
Brittney Griner is an American basketball star on trial in a courtroom outside of Moscow.…
Airline travelers have experienced frustration since the 2021 holidays as covered by national news. Travel delays…
Allen, Kentucky is a place that holds fond memories for me. When I was only…
America has always been a land of hard work and struggles but always with the…
Let’s all try to spend today and the rest of our lives more wisely. With…
Father’s Day is coming one more time and you still have a chance at having…
Decoration Day was observed on May 30th from 1868 to 1970 to decorate the graves…
A good person did not enter a grocery store in Buffalo, New York killing ten…
We’ve all heard of people who have taken their lives by suicide. We typically wonder…
Proverbs 31:31: “Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring…
Most of us have wondered about life beyond the grave. Many today are in search…
Carrying baggage is exhausting. When traveling we often pack more than we need. When making a…
Most doctors will encourage their patients to not overdrink alcohol. Too much might cause you…
In a civil, polite society we shouldn’t run around slapping comedians, politicians, radio or television…
America has been good to help people, and more are on the way. Refugees from…