

Fallen Tower
On Sept. 11, 2001 (9/11), America suffered an unconscionable and cataclysmic attack by Islamic extremists. Thousands of innocent lives...


Shimei Generation
One of the sorrows in our society is road rage, where angry motorists hurl vulgar gestures or make physical threats toward other...


Texas History: Buffalo Bones
Reading the history of 19th Century Christian churches in the Panhandle of Texas, you will discover that many of the early pioneers were...


Excuses! Excuses?
During my college days, one friend became known as a master of excuses. If his assignments were late or if he missed a class, each excuse...


Texas History: Hale County
Early Texas History is filled with notable personalities like Sam Houston, David Crockett, and Stephen F. Austin. While no one can deny...


Mowing Grass
It’s grass mowing season in South Texas, and recent rains mean that lawns need to be cut weekly. Experts say that if the grass gets too...


Bloys Camp Meeting
You may have grown up watching Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and Hopalong Cassidy. While those characters were popular, they were nothing like...


Jungle Pilot
In 1960, I read the book, “Jungle Pilot,” by Russell T. Hitt. The book chronicled the life and witness of Nate Saint, a pilot with...


Ubi Caritas: Soul Music
Several years ago, I visited John (not his real name), who was in his tumultuous final days of hospice. He verbally abused the nurses and...


Sea Captain Harby
Texas in the mid-19th Century showcased an unfolding drama of warfare, tragedy, romance, and inspiration. During this time, the dominance...












