The third Holiday in this mad holiday season is what we call New Years. It has always been a wonder to me why we even celebrate New Year’s. After consulting History.com, I learned several interesting facts about this holiday.We learn that it was first observed around 4000 years ago in ancient Babylo...

Goethe is recognized as one of the greatest German politicians and authors. Having keen insight into the life and future of his nation he wrote, “The destiny of our nation can be determined by the opinions of our youth!” Few would disagree with his observation. The statesmen of our nation say the sa...

My late father-in-law, Reverend Everette Mayo-aka: ‘Brother Shorty’, was a man of integrity and great faith. He often expressed his views on life with plain talk that resonated with the congregation and everyday people. He loved people and He loved God, and his memorable musings are alive and well o...

Family gatherings, church services and Christmas songs are what make the Yuletide merry, and my country upbringing is deep seated in these simple trad...

We are likely in the crush of the Christmas season. Perhaps things are just as, if not more, busy and hectic than they’ve been all year. We feel press...

This morning as I sat at the bar in our kitchen drinking a cup of hot coffee, I pondered on all the things that I needed to do and with not enough tim...