Acts

December 22, 2023

A Wonderful Christmas Story – Part 3

Two days ago, I began a Christmas story that came from my book Bryson City Seasons. You can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. This is […]
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 […]
September 27, 2020

Names of Jesus – 5

Heir of all things. … Our great high priest. … A priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
September 28, 2020

Names of Jesus – 6

The mighty one. … The One he loves. … Overseer of your souls.
September 28, 2020

Jesus is Coming Back

We wait for the blessed hope God has given us. We are waiting for Jesus Christ to appear in all his glory. He is our great […]
September 30, 2020

Our Name

To the one who is victorious, I will give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one […]
September 30, 2020

Our Tears – 1

Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll—are they not in your record?
October 4, 2020

Baptism – 2

I remembered what the Lord had said: “John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”