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December 21, 2023

A Wonderful Christmas Story – Part 2

Yesterday, I began a Christmas story that came from my book Bryson City Seasons. You can read Part 1 here. This is the second of three parts. I hope […]
December 20, 2023

A Wonderful Christmas Story – Part 1

My most popular books, at least based on sales and letters, are the Bryson City series. In the second book in this series, Bryson City Seasons, I […]
December 19, 2023

Wreaths Across America honors my father

My family and I are so grateful to the volunteers and donors at Wreaths Across America for honoring my father and those heroes buried with him.
December 19, 2023

Avoiding the Christmas blues

A patient recently told me that Christmas music actually makes her sad—and she’s embarrassed to feel like a Grinch. If you can relate, you’re not alone.
December 18, 2023

Toy safety tips for Christmas day

As the presents are being opened at Christmas, if you have small children in the house, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges gift-givers to […]
December 17, 2023

If the origin of Christmas is “pagan,” should Christians celebrate the holiday?

As we approach the Christmas holiday, Christians will often be challenged by those who note the “pagan” origin of Christmas. As a result, some Christians believe […]
December 16, 2023

Preventing a Christmas tree fire

Christmas trees may be bright and merry, but they can pose a fire hazard if you’re not careful. The National Fire Protection Association offers these suggestions […]
December 15, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt 33 – Reducing Depression This New Year

A report from the World Health Organization warned of an epidemic that has become the leading cause of disability in the world, affecting more than 300 […]
July 6, 2020

Peace with God – 3

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
July 10, 2020

Strive

So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.
July 15, 2020

Corruption – 3

Save yourselves from this corrupt generation. … They have sunk deep into corruption.
July 22, 2020

Generosity – 10

At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment.
July 24, 2020

Omnipresence of Jesus – 1

For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. … And surely I am with you always, to the very […]
July 25, 2020

Omniscience of Jesus – 2

Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God.