Even though one in five Americans is estimated to suffer from mental health illness, talk about mental health in the rural West remains muted. I’d like to talk about it this …
Thanksgiving is more than a national holiday. As the names implies, thanksgiving is the expression of gratitude. Unfortunately, according to history.org, in many American households, “the …
Unity is on my mind. Jesus is in my heart.
President Donald Trump’s first term was a disaster for America’s public lands. While the prospects for his second term are even more bleak, Westerners across the political spectrum …
I was waiting at a red light at a busy intersection when something odd caught my eye. Two clunky-looking, modified Jaguar sedans had pulled up and stopped next to me, but when I glanced over, …
When life changes direction on us and we wait for the dust to settle, there is a redefining moment — a time to reevaluate and rethink who we are, what we’ve lost, and how to move …
Twice a year, I hike a favorite trail in Oregon’s Cascade Range. I have done this for over 20 years, timing my hikes for early spring and fall. The first hike is for wildflowers; the second is …
When our children walk through the front door, they hear western music. Kitty Wells sings, “As I sit here tonight, the jukebox’s playing the tune about the wild side of life. It …
She was 28 years old and dealt with aplomb the hordes of picture-taking tourists and repeated motherhood. When she was killed by a car a few weeks ago, the loss of Grizzly 399 left people all over …
It was the summer of 2015 when the Animas River in southern Colorado turned such a garish orange-gold that it made national news. The metallic color came from the Gold King Mine, near the town …
Subway sandwiches are delicious. They taste good and are good for you. Not to mention, you, the buyer gets to choose what type of bread, meat, cheese and extras to put on your sandwich. Think …
I enjoy spotlighting different members of our community who make a difference in our little mountain town. Many know Gregg Heid from the Pagosa Springs Photography Club, Aspire Group, …
We’ve all been in those desperate places where we’ve allowed ourselves to be deceived and gullible. We’ve thrown away the best we had, and it’s humanly impossible to regain …
I was driving on Montana’s Highway 89 just as fall began showing up at one of my favorite spots for walking, a turn onto a two-lane country road. If you don’t know busy Highway 89, it …
Naked appearances in public — we’ve all had these disconcerting dreams. Psychotherapists and dream interpreters tell us this can indicate something hidden in our true nature needs to come …
We all know that Satan has continually fought against the plans of God. From the very beginning (Gen 3:1-6), Satan was there in the garden tempting Adam and Eve, “… you’ll be like …
This summer, the Biden administration offered Wyoming $35 million to help the state plug and clean up abandoned oil and gas wells. When Wyoming turned down the cash, it seemed hard to believe. …
Have you ever tried to convince someone they can’t hear? My Sweet Al and I go ‘round and ‘round with his hearing situation. He believes he can hear just fine, but I’m here to …
I am a child of the light. The Lord has prepared the path and shone His light upon me to walk in His way. There is no reason to fear what is ahead of me. So, why have I’ve been managing …
David had battled with his inner demons for years, struggling to overcome the grip of alcoholism. After years of false starts and broken aspirations, the true turning point came about a …