James

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 […]
October 10, 2020

God’s Will

Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. … Yet not as I will, but as you will. … Praise the Lord, you […]
October 10, 2020

Our Refining

When he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. … For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver. … I have refined […]
October 18, 2020

The World – 1

Do not love the world or anything in the world.
October 19, 2020

The World – 3

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason […]
October 20, 2020

Sow Generously

She did what she could. … This poor widow has put in more than all the others. … They all gave out of their wealth; but […]
October 24, 2020

Hell – 3

Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in […]