Visiting Shirley and Willie’s house is an event in itself, because it is situated high in the mountains of Huntsville. The ascent begins as soon as one exits Memorial Parkway, rising higher and higher, leaving businesses and houses behind. Even though I […]
Is patience in tribulation a concept we wrestle with in everyday living? Do many people think about the concept? Practice it or even wonder about it? What does patience in tribulation look like? These are questions this article will examine. It will […]
I shudder: Why such a title? Because I shudder at many things happening in our lives today. Not only do I shudder, but I believe any moral and spiritually minded person should “quake” at things accepted as normal by many people. Consequently, […]
My Turn Hits Top 100 List is a road Saxophonist Duane Parham has been “traveling” a few months. It has been “highways and byways,” curves and straight paths that have led to getting the song introduced, heard and played. The internet is […]
Discovering your life purpose is not a topic many people spend time thinking about. Why? Because “unearthing” the pathway in life is not based on purpose, it’s based on desire. During adolescence, teenagers have mapped out a plan. Quickly one hears, “I […]
Self-identity is key to self-respect. How do you define yourself? As I watched the horrific scenes from Israel occupy my television screen, thoughts of responsibility and accountability filled my thoughts. First, who are the people the world calls Hamas? Secondly, is anything […]
A teacher’s dream originated from a mother’s desire to either make her children great speakers or give them courage when fear is staring them in the face. Either way, she used public speaking to accomplish the goal. In fact, her children grew […]
Understanding true intelligence is lacking in the world today. The most difficult thing about comprehending true intelligence is, man does not know he does not understand it. For centuries, psychologists have labored to clarify its meaning. Numerous theories link intelligence to one […]
Crisfield, Maryland welcomes Duane Parham! I did not know this town existed until a couple of months ago! I am thrilled to know it now! Still. . . I have not visited it. . . but see it through the eyes of […]
The Guitarist of Many Strings: Most guitars have six (6) strings: EADGBE. However, the guy who plays a guitar can have many strings. Such is the case with John E Lawrence. The “strings of his life” connect to numerous “tuning pegs.” Those […]
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