When my maternal grandmother—Leda Mabry Flatt– passed away in May of 2006, and since I inherited the Flatt family gift of gab, my mother asked me to speak at the service. I was struck with, “What can I say at my granny’s funeral?” Each of my family members would have different memories that we…
It often happens at this time of year. People talk about the Magic of Christmas. This is a very good description as there really is a certain magic in the air at Christmas time. What is this Magic? Has there always been a Magic Of Christmas? Christmas, as you know, is the birthday of Jesus….
In 1993, while performing tableside magic at Florida’s legendary Chalet Suzanne, I met a kind man with a mysterious ring. It turned out to be a World Series ring—and he turned out to be Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter. What followed was a moment of unexpected wonder, laughter, and generosity that reminded me: sometimes the best magic isn’t on stage, but in the simple grace of a shared human moment.
Our annual Clothes for Kids event at church provides new clothes and hope to families in need. Learn about our community’s dedication, the spiritual support we offer, and how meeting physical needs opens doors to spiritual healing.
The First Wonder I am sure I had experienced it before. I just don’t remember. But the wonder moment on this day, I do remember well. I was in the second grade. We had moved in mid-year from Orlando to a little community called Milford, Kansas. My father had joined the Army as a Chaplin…
About this time every four years we are inundated with admonitions to vote because one vote defeated so many important events. This is true … but, most of the data given to prove this is FALSE. This includes the famous story referring to one vote and Oliver Cromwell, Charles I of England, and America almost…