Since the summer 2025, south central Virginia has been in a drought. The water level of Buggs Island Lake (or Kerr Lake if you live in NC) has slowly continued to drop. As of January 25, the level was at 294.60 feet, according to John H. Kerr Reservoir Water Level . The normal level is 300 feet. The water level has continued to drop since July 2025. If you drive around the lake, you will see coves which are now connected due to lack of water to fill them as well as docks and

“O Come All Ye Faithful” is a well known and loved Christmas carol telling us of the birth of Jesus, our Savior. It calls to us to sing praises to God and all the citizens of Heaven above as we greet the baby born in flesh and exalt Him as Christ the Lord. The first verse tells us: O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come yet to Bethlehem; come and behold him, born the King of Angels; O come, let us adore Him. This hymn has always stirred my soul. It

In our physical bodies, there are many parts interwoven, overlapping, working together to help us move, think, speak, experience our 5 senses, and live life. They are all connected at some position in our bodies. God has made these bodies not only different from each other but connected in ways at which we marvel. The muscles, tendons, nerves, bones, organs, and everything else are placed with care in just the right positions to fully function and to serve Him. However, when

It was a year ago today that I had the biopsy completed, but I wouldn’t know the results until a week later, Nov 27 – the day before Thanksgiving. Our Thanksgiving plans had changed from going to DE to remaining in town (and missing our grandchildren!). That week of waiting was difficult, but I tried to focus on other things. However, I was encouraged by the devotional from Jesus Calling from the day before, Nov. 19: Leave outcomes up to me. Follow me wherever I lead, without