STARFISH STRUGGLES

In the early 1900s starfish were devouring the oysters in the fishing village of Narragansett, Rhode Island,

Barney CargileJune 2, 2023Comment

GOD IS FOR US

When my son, Josh, was eight, he was hit on the nose with a baseball bat.

Barney CargileMay 26, 2023Comment

RIGHT-SIDE-UP WORLD

In 1897, George M. Stratton, a vision scientist, created a pair of glasses that turned the world upside-down.

Barney CargileMay 19, 2023Comment

RIGHT BESIDE US

The ancient Cherokee Indians practiced a unique rite of passage for a boy transitioning into manhood.

Barney CargileMay 12, 2023Comment

"AHM A-GRUNTIN"

Today’s the day— May 5, 2023. The seventh anniversary of my tenth birthday.

CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS

Billy and Ruth Graham, were driving through a town when road construction brought traffic to a halt. As they waited

Barney CargileApril 28, 2023Comment

GOD AND GOLDFINCHES

Outside our bedroom window, we’ve positioned several bird feeders. Each day as Linda rests in bed,

ARE WE THERE YET?

Even as your minivan backs out of the driveway, you hear the question. A whine emanates from the backseat