My brother Otto from Washington State is visiting me now. We have visited lots of friends and relatives and also did a little sightseein. It has been a lot of fun however the sad part is that his two week visit is up on Sunday. But 4 days after that...

A few years back I was preparing a sermon for Mothers Day, and as I was preparing it my thoughts of course focused on my own mother and our relationship. We were very poor but my mother had a heart of gold and would literally give the shirt off her...

As you all know there are many traditions in our families, and for a reason. To pass on unique memories to the next generation, to instill a sense of family pride, to remember family history, etc. and many more other reasons to do so. And there are...