My Town Franklin articles covering: Family

The new 1931 Ford sitting in the front yard of the house was shiny black and the glass windows sparkled. Aunt Sadie had just purchased her first car. She had driven Aunt Jane and Aunt Lizabeth over to show Mama and Papa the new car. These adventurous women were Papa’s three older sisters. All three had lost their husbands in the war. They decided to move in together and live in the family home place since it was empty and large enough for them to be comfortable. Read more…

We started back in January with our Discipleship 101 classes and they seem to be going along well. I am leading “The Way of the Master”. Pastor Brandon is leading “Experiencing God”. And Darwin Budnick is leading “Financial Peace University”. My wife, June, is going through FPU and she is very excited with what she is learning. Read more…

Many people in Western North Carolina are not aware that in these mountains is an international treasure. Tucked away on Main Street in the quiet mountain town of Franklin, NC., there is the only Scottish Tartans Museum in the U.S.A. Read more…

A Jewish friend sent me this link which talks about how American Jews are beginning to arm themselves as they now realize terrorist acts are not just conducted in other countries. Terrorist acts in the US and specifically against the Jewish people has caused this awakening. A Rabbi in New Jersey is even teaching shooting classes. I find this interesting as I realized several years ago that Americans need to arm themselves, and got involved in teaching intuitive self-protection shooting. Read more…

Who says you can never go home again?
Not me! The date is set and the ticket is bought! March 10th. I have now had about a month to think and reflect since my decision to resign and move back to the states. During this time the word change has not only been a daily part of my thoughts but most definitely my prayers. I have not lived in the United States full-time in 6 years. Read more…