Humble Beginnings

In the summer of 1993 my mom and dad, Reverend Dale and Linda Van Gorden, moved from Naples, Fl. to Franklin, TN. (As a point of reference, a...

The Snowflake

The Snowflake

Another year and we’re still dreaming of a white Christmas here in Tennessee. It’s a dream that the young, and the young at heart, continue to...

The Mystery Box

Isn’t it fun getting a present?  One of my favorite activities during the holidays is wrapping gifts.  I love the idea of taking an ugly package...