by Vic Smith | May 1, 2018 | Holiday
It is logical to think of our lives in terms of seasons. David said in Psalm 23 that the righteous would “bear fruit in their season.” His son Solomon said in Ecclesiastes 3:1 “that to everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under Heaven.” A common...
by Vic Smith | Jan 1, 2018 | Holiday, Self-Help
New Years can be such fun—the parties, the excitement, the resolutions, the noisemakers and anticipation. The expectation of taking everything good from the old year into the new one without any of the bad. Somehow, things seem like they’re going to be better just...
by Vic Smith | Nov 30, 2017 | Holiday
Benjamin Franklin was a brilliant statesman, scientist, printer, and a really sharp guy. In his newspaper “Poor Richard’s Almanac,” he often published witty sayings that Solomon would have appreciated. One of those was “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of...
by Vic Smith | Oct 30, 2017 | Holiday
Isn’t it fascinating how people speak of Thanksgiving? Or more specifically being thankful? We are accustomed to hearing athletes being thankful after winning a big game. Or people speaking of being thankful for a promotion. Or after receiving a great award. We may...
by Vic Smith | Aug 25, 2017 | Faith, Holiday
Labor Day Weekend is when many families take one last trip to the beach before the school year begins. Most beach goers are familiar with the signs on some beaches that warn of unseen hazards such as deep holes, dangerous currents, and slippery rocks. These are...
by Vic Smith | Jun 20, 2017 | Holiday
One of Jay Leno’s most popular segments on the “Tonight Show” was called “Jaywalking.” Jay would interview random people on the street and ask about popular topics. The answers were often hilarious. What Does the Fourth of July Mean to You? Imagine such an interview...
