grandkids, back to school, and Virginia history…
I am so glad that our grandchildren are interested in their world, and learning to understand what we can learn from history.
Antebellum (Ya-Ya Sisterhood) Plantation Mansion Touches Our Souls
The mansion carries itself with a consummate dignity, an elderly, venerable gravitas that speaks of both a past and a future.
serving my family as a metaphor for spiritual life #foodie
This morning I'm sitting in the Toyota showroom, waiting for Rebekah's little SUV to be serviced. It's not the best creative writing environment, so I'm…
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your family plus a positive faith community = God’s best
"Summer Vacation 2015" was built around one simple goal: Rebekah and I wanted to attend worship and meet the faith communities of people we love.…
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battlefield photographs from Grant’s siege of Petersburg
Saturday Rebekah and I toured the Petersburg National Battlefield, just south of Richmond. It's a tough stop to do justice to. Ten months of siege;…
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unheralded Civil War site an inspiration
"You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way,…
