Encounter God here
It's been a wonderful summer for growing plants in Tennessee this year. We've had plenty of rain and no droughts. It's a welcome change from what we usually experience, and the whole place around Knoxville looks greener than I've ever … Read more
I call it the "blame game". Someone does something diabolically wicked and it's reported in the newspaper. The evidence is there, and enough witnesses come forward to make the conviction stand. Then we read about parents, relatives, and … Read more
Some time ago, I broke a tooth. It should have been fixed promptly. My dentist, however, came down with the flu, and so I could not get the tooth crowned on schedule. Fortunately, I did not experience any pain. Yet, because I don't like … Read more
Over thirty years ago, I went to Edinburgh, Scotland, to participate in the Church of Scotland's "Selection School". It was a three-day conference where candidates for ministry were selected by the church. The process involved seminars, … Read more
When I first went to work in Maybole, Scotland, I used to enjoy visiting the local farmers. They loved the land — and their families had been working on it for many generations. From first light to twilight, they would constantly labour … Read more
I love looking at the stars. When I was a child and things were bad at home, I used to sit up late at night, look out of my bedroom window, and count the stars. It was very therapeutic. It made me forget the troubles in my house and kept … Read more
My dad wrote many books about our hometown of Glasgow, Scotland. He used to go around the city taking photographs of buildings, monuments, and sculptures that he felt were important because of their history. He also wanted native … Read more
I love looking at the stars. When I was a kid and things were bad at home, I used to sit up late at night, look out of my bedroom window, and count the stars. It was very therapeutic. It made me forget the troubles in my house and kept me … Read more