Here we are a couple of weeks into a brand new year. Having a lot in common with a guy from the First Century B.C. Read more

Don’t you love to see God work in some of our “impossible” situations? I sure do. I often say, “God is showing off.” I know He’s not full of pride or has a “showy” personality as a human would have. But He can do some amazing things just because He really is God! Read more

Editor’s Note: This is the entire article written by retired Judge Donald West that will be published as a sequel in the Harrison Daily Times. Read more

She was only seven years old. The lone survivor of a plane crash that killed her parents, sister and cousin. Read more

Well, it’s here. The New Year. We almost have 2020 behind us. There is hope in looking into the horizon of a new year. We don’t know what it holds. We hope there are some great things ahead.  Read more

Editor’s Note: This is the entire Christmas article written by retired Judge Donald West.  Read more

Time. It goes by fast, then it seems like it drags like pouring molasses out of a jar. (Can you tell I made gingerbread men recently?) Read more

It’s a Christmas like no other.  In a year like no other. Read more

A truck driving away from a warehouse wouldn’t usually be the lead story on national news. Read more

Wasn’t that a beautiful, peaceful snow last Sunday? We sat on our screened in deck/porch and watched it fall. We were wrapped up in warm gear, had warm drinks and enjoyed that peaceful moment in this crazy year. Read more

Editor’s Note: This is the entire Christmas article written by retired Judge Donald West.  Read more

Editor’s Note: This is the full article written by retired Judge Donald West that will be divided up into several articles for newsprint.  Read more

We jumped in on a Zoom Bible Study one of our sons was hosting and I learned of a “new” fear. I know we are all concerned about COVID-19 etc. but here’s something else to be afraid of now. FOMO. That’s right! Have you heard about it? It’s very dangerous and many people have it and aren’t awa… Read more

There's a Nativity in every room of our house. That was my wife's No.1 for Christmas decorating. Decorations are fine. Lights are nice. Nativities are mandatory! So we have all kinds. Big mangers. Small mangers. Native American Nativities. A cowboy creche. An Eskimo "Bethlehem." The cast is … Read more

I love it when God reminds me of concepts I’ve known all my life and yet it feels like the lesson is brand new again and I welcome the reminder. Read more

Whatever happened to “Happy New Year?” Read more

Editor’s Note: This is the full article written by retired Judge Donald West that will be divided up into several articles for newsprint.  Read more

Maybe it was the dumb voices I did. But the kids used to love it when I read "Winnie the Pooh" to them. Tigger with his irrepressible "hoo-hoo!" and bouncing everywhere. And Eeyore with his head down and his ever-present gloom. Read more

This week we celebrated Thanksgiving. It was different this year, but I believe I appreciated it more than ever.  Read more

Editor’s Note: This is the full article written by retired Judge Donald West that will be divided up into several articles for newsprint.  Read more

Editor’s Note: This is the full article written by retired Judge Donald West that will be divided up into several articles for newsprint.  Read more

If you really want to impress somebody, remember their name after you meet them. It's important to concentrate on somebody's name and then try to repeat it several times in the conversation, "Yes, George. It's nice to meet you, George, and say hi to your family, George." Because, see, there'… Read more

I’ve never had strength like Popeye. I’ve wanted to be strong, but somehow my upper body strength does not match my desire. Read more