One man's junk is another man's treasure. Or so they say, and as we began to try and dispose of the 17-years of accumulated junk from our basement, closets, cupboards and garage, this old adage became our reality. It all started the day we purchased a 20$...
It is a windy, fall day in October, 2017. After several weeks of beautiful Indian summer, mid-October has finally brought some more typical fall weather. It still isn't 100% what we would expect for the fall, however, for although there is a definite fall wind, it...
In response to recent requests from subscribers, the Nugget will be featuring a devotional based on the book of Psalms once a month. We pray you will be blessed by this focus on the one book of the Bible that Jesus quoted the most. In past “Lessons From the Psalms”,...
We were aware that we would encounter colder weather in Cape Breton. We were, after all, leaving in September, but no problem! Our new trailer came equipped with a propane-operated furnace. As an additional precautionary measure, I also wrapped an extra blanket in a...
One of the things I was looking forward to on our trip to Cape Breton was the chance to see whales and moose. Don't get me wrong, I have seen both many times; however, I never tire of seeing God's creatures. It was with this in mind that we set out to hike the Skyline...
Over the past two lessons from our Cape Breton trip, we've seen that good always comes out of bad situations, for: "...God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." (Rom. 8:28 NLT). I...
"And you can now get mature manure," the radio announcer said, "and you'll have the greenest grass ever." Mature manure? Who ever heard of that? But as odd as its name, so was its effect. It turns out that when you put this product on your grass, it protects it and...
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever." (Ps. 118:29 NIV). When you choose to visit a hot climate in the midst of their summer season, the value of air conditioning becomes all apparent. In our recent January/February trip to Australia, we...
Guide to the Appalachian Trail I settled in the back seat of an Uber car the other day, folded my white cane, and stuffed it in my bag. As I usually do, I began a conversation with the driver. As expected, we became friends. That's because I ask questions that prompt...
".... he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6 NIV) Are you a starter or a stopper? If I had to answer that, I would probably hedge and say somewhere in between...a slider. I love beginnings -- new...