Why does an autograph on a baseball increase the value? A book personally signed by the author makes it more precious. Collectibles and art signed by the designer reveals the true artist. Husband Jeff is a famed woodcarver in Montgomery County. During a recent show, a woman returned to our display to bring back a piece she … [Read more...]
Mountains and Mustard Seeds
A few good men . . . . . . came down from the mountain after being alone with Jesus. He stood before them in His Godness, where human eye beheld a transfiguration. That wasn’t enough, but remarkably two Old Testament greats appear, Elijah and Moses, and talk with the transformed Jesus. Peter, James, and John saw huge things, … [Read more...]
The Voice in the Cornfield
We live in a noisy world. Consider the never-ending barrage of voices assailing us everyday in our homes, at work, and especially from the media. Our head is overfed with social invasion. Sometimes it’s enough to make me want to run to a quiet place. A sanctuary from life. The other day I needed a break from cell phones, … [Read more...]
Divine Un-Coincidence
Do you care what time it is in Uganda? I never thought much of the time zone on the far side of the globe until my eighteen-year-old granddaughter left for the pearl of Africa last month. In spite of the era of instant communication on our planet, she has limited opportunity to connect with home. Although, she did let us know … [Read more...]
Fastnachts and Forty Days
What’s square, sold only one day a year, made with potato flour, sugar, and lard (YUM) and weighs in with 12 to 21 grams of fat? We even stand in line for one . . . a fastnacht! A popular Pennsylvania Dutch tradition we celebrate in our area is Fastnacht Day. Fried bread indulgence before the hungry days of Lent. In other … [Read more...]
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