As I have reflected on this last year, my mind almost slips into a spin.  I have never lived such a short or more historic year in my lifetime. ...

The lights give a fairy like image as they twinkle in the night.  This is the best time of year to my way of thinking.  Time to let “the child” in...

Not long after waking up on my “sleeping in day” this past Saturday, I received a very welcomed e-mail from Kentucky Press Association Executive...

When I was growing up, the excitement of Christmas began the day after Thanksgiving. I had to write Santa a letter, I had to make sure my mom knew...

Perhaps you remember the story about the fellow who went to the flower shop and asked for orchids.“I’m sorry, but we have sold out of orchids,” the...

Somewhere amid the lights, the decorations, the hustle and bustle of shopping, the hot chocolate and cookies, the laughter, and the joy, you can...

The following story is a reprint that appeared in the Mountain Advocate on December 27, 1973, from the Quill and Scroll, the newspaper from the...

Most people assume that Christmas is hardest for children who stopped believing in Santa Claus… but I think the holidays are most difficult for...

“My conscience is captive to the word of God! To go against conscience is neither right nor safe. I therefore cannot, and I will not recant! Here I...

Christmas is quickly approaching in the same way a runaway train speeds with great, increasing momentum becoming an out of control situation. I...

We’ve hit the inevitable speedbump in the road with the newspaper. It isn’t a bad speedbump, but it is one that is telling of the times.For the...

A fellow confided to his friend one day that his wife treats him just like God.“So, she worships and honors and obeys you?” the friend asked.“No,”...

The first time I volunteered, I joined the Army National Guard with the words “I Volunteer Sir.”The second time I volunteered, I ended up digging a...

I noticed that I was shivering. I had seen deer off and on, all morning, and I was afraid any move I made would be detected by a nearby deer. So, I...

I know last week was Thanksgiving, but I never want to let it go unsaid that I am thankful for our readers and your support. So, with the spirit of...