On Christmas Eve my sister said to me "I have a gift for you, but you might not like it." She then gave me a cold jar of oysters and a bag of oyster crackers. The oysters in the jar were gray and slimy. "Thank you," I said. "I've never made oyster soup, but I can try." On Christmas Day I was invited to a friend's house, so today was the day for making oyster soup. I found a recipe in the Mennonite Community Cookbook. To prep, I watch a YouTube video on how to make oyster soup. … [Read more...] about The World Is My Oyster… Soup?
A Flying Trip to the Empire State
"Do you want to go on an airplane ride?", my coworker, Jen asked me a few months ago. "Clinton," she said, referring to another colleague, "needs to get his flying hours in. We could go together sometime." Although I have been on plenty of commercial flights, the last time I had been a passenger on a small plane was years and years ago. "Sure. When?" I replied. The Saturday after Thanksgiving was clear and calm. I met Jen and her friend Sharon at the Lancaster Airport at eight in the … [Read more...] about A Flying Trip to the Empire State
Book Review of “Another Gospel?” by Alisa Childers
Is the Gospel as taught by the apostles just as true today, or does Christianity need an update? This is the question addressed by a book released this month, titled Another Gospel?, written by Alisa Childers. The subtitle reads, "A lifelong Christian seeks truth in response to progressive Christianity." I first learned about Alisa Childers when I listened to her speak on The One Minute Apologist Podcast. I enjoyed listening to her and decided I would buy her book as soon as it became … [Read more...] about Book Review of “Another Gospel?” by Alisa Childers
A is for Alif
Usually I like to publish a post once a week, but lately I've been neglecting Penny Letters. Here's why. It all started several months ago, when my friend Andrea asked me, "Susan, how I can I pray for you?" We were standing outside on a gravel driveway, after a bridal shower for a mutual friend. Andrea's own wedding was only a few weeks away, and I was impressed that she was asking about me. I said, "Well I'm kind of bored. I need a challenge." COVID has halted a lot of activities … [Read more...] about A is for Alif
Sandy Shores: History at the OBX
History isn't something I associate with going to the beach, but last month I discovered the Outer Banks are more than just sand and surf. There's a ton of interesting historical events that have happened at the Outer Banks, which are long, skinny islands along the coast of North Carolina. "Let's go to the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum," suggested Melissa as we huddled over Google Maps, plotting our course several weeks before the trip. Zoomed out on my computer screen, the maritime and … [Read more...] about Sandy Shores: History at the OBX