HILLSVILLE  PRESBYTERIAN

Green shoots up from beneath the brown – spring is underway! Blossoms of bright yellow burst open as crocus and daffodils bloom....

If we have any dealings at all with people, we’re likely to have some sort of trouble with people. Of course, the trouble with people is...

It’s gotten to be a catchy response to the mundane question of “How are you?”: “Living the dream!” Generally, it is offered sincerely but...

We do lots of things every day. Duh. But do we do this one particular, challenging, curious thing - it - anymore? Commit is the it. We...

For National Football League fans, the big game is over. While mostly a lackluster display of the sport, the match between the Kansas...

Wake up routines are as fascinating as they are varied! Some people set alarms (even across the room!); others rely on pets to alert them...

What are the hardest words to say? We'd likely agree that “I forgive you” is tough to choke out most of the time. But others might bubble...

Boots can say a lot about a person. Are they work boots or a fashion statement? Steel-toed or spiked heeled? Are they labeled with a...

It can trip us up if we’re not careful. The fine print. All of the disclosures and disclaimers, conditions and clauses that caution us of...

While driving a highway, a billboard catches our eye. Our head turns and for a few seconds, we try to take it in. What hooked us? The...

Life’s embarrassing moments. They happen. Hollywood has capitalized on our delight in seeing others making fools of themselves. Candid...

Every child hears it; some more often than others. “In just a moment…” a parent replies to an eager tot’s request for attention. “I’ll be...

In recent years it became fashionable to wear mismatched socks. They are even marketed and sold that way. But we’ve likely experienced...

Maybe you recall the movie by that name. Maybe you’ve seen images of Gene Kelly prancing around under an umbrella singing the song. And...

This can be a stressful time of year. Extra activities. Added tasks. Elevated expectations. High hopes. And people. Ah, people. Family...

As children, for the most part, we learn to expect what we ask for. Birthday presents and Christmas gifts are prime examples. Currently,...

Stop. Don’t think food. A little challenging after a Thanksgiving feast, I know. Instead think people. Human conditions and experiences....

Remember that cute little song from nursery school days? “Do you know the muffin man, the muffin man, the muffin man? Do you know the...

Most of us sit to eat a meal. At a table. On the sofa. In a booth. Even on the ground. Doing so provides a great opportunity for a simple...

There are few contrasts as extreme as a mouse and an elephant. The average mouse weighs in less than 0.70 ounces. An elephant can tip the...