As a teenager in Elkton, Ky during the late ’70s For me, It was a time of innocence and simplicity. Our small town was a tight-knit community where everyone knew each other, and there were very few places that held a special spot in the hearts of its teenagers. Of these, one place stood out […]
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I’ve always been captivated by the concept of light speed, or the speed of light. It’s a topic that genuinely intrigues me, but when I mention it to others, they frequently seem perplexed. I often tell people that they can experience time travel simply by looking up, yet they find it hard to believe. In
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Every Thanksgiving of my life my mother cooked a huge Thanksgiving meal, the turkey with all the trimmings. This past Thanksgiving was no different except for one thing, I didn’t know it would be the last. As humans, we often go through life expecting to have another chance to do something. We assume that there
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For generations, an old country church in Todd County has been the spiritual sanctuary for many families, providing a strong and stable anchor for those seeking refuge. Hear the gospel, witness lives being transformed, and the tombstones adorned with intricate carvings, a testament to the countless lives that have been impacted by this old church.
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When I was a kid, there was nothing quite like the excitement of early winter when Grandpa would get ready to kill hogs. Our kinfolk would come over to lend a hand, and it was a real family affair. The men would spend all day scalding and butchering the hogs until we
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The old 1835 Courthouse sits in the middle of the Town Square in Elkton, Ky. Its majestic façade facing the world outside. For almost two centuries, it had been a silent witness to the changes that had taken place in the town. The courthouse had seen the town grow from a small settlement to
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If Barns Could Talk, This One Would Say… I have outlived your Grandparents and their Parents, standing tall as a weather-beaten monument to a bygone era. Over the years, I have housed tobacco, hay, and equipment, bearing witness to the trials and tribulations of the farmers who once relied on me to dry their crops.
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I found this tombstone in a little graveyard at the Old Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church outside Sparta, Tennessee. I don’t know why this one headstone caught my attention out of all the others that adorn the cemetery. It reads “In memory of Sarah A. Brock.” She lived for 14 years, 9 months, and 25 days. Most likely,
I am often amazed at the reaction I get when I’m talking to someone and tell them I had a “perfect childhood.” They poke and prod and tell me “no way, there had to be a time when it wasn’t so perfect.” Well, I’m sorry, but it was. I’ll start off by giving my parents
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Have you ever thought about light? It’s something we use in our everyday life, from flipping a switch to brighten up a room or to see the road as we drive along at night. As far as I know, all plant life needs light to live and grow. Would it surprise you to learn that
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