By Doug Shamblin It’s fun to watch children build towers out of dominoes, jenga sticks, Lego blocks, cards, and other items. Most of the time when they are creating and designing, the destruction crew takes over and the construction phase must begin again. Many of us can identify with the towers in the children’s […]
The Lesson and Life — for September 22, 2013
By Doug Shamblin Our county seat is known for flooding since it is located on the banks of the Ohio River. Most of the floods do not cause much damage, but some have been very destructive. The merchants located along the riverfront are well versed in a quick cleanup so they can be back […]
The Lesson and Life — for September 15, 2013
By Doug Shamblin We have been told that a mind is a terrible thing to waste. We also know that the mind is a wonderful tool that God has given us and we must feed and protect it. Feeding the Mind In our small town area there are three grocery stores and 16 […]
The Lesson and Life — for September 8, 2013
By Doug Shamblin In the wedding scene of the movie The Princess Bride an impressive clergyman begins the ceremony by trying to say, “Marriage. Marriage is what brings us together today. Marriage, that blessed arrangement, that dream within a dream.” Many women (and some men) dream of how their wedding day will be. We […]
The Lesson and Life — for September 1, 2013
By Doug Shamblin I enjoy living in the country. I love to wake up in the spring to hear the frogs and birds singing their magnificent songs. In the summer, my dog and I yearn for the time when the breeze comes to refresh us from the heat of the day. The fall brings […]