Thursday, July 24, 2025

Destination Recreation: 11-18-2023

We just returned from our Indiana Park and Recreation Association State Conference in Fort Wayne, and it has...

Time to Take a Devotional Break: Berserkers & Generals

Veteran’s Day reminded me just how impressive someone dressed in military uniform can be. Whether or not they have seen combat overseas...

Here’s the Thing: A travelogue: Bali, Indonesia – part two

The entire travelogue may be viewed at kenballinger.com (with pictures) Bali is one of a series of islands that...

Destination Recreation: 11-11-2023

Congratulations to Finn Brackin for winning the Bluffton Parks Department’s Virtual Costume Contest! His adorable homemade train engine costume stole the hearts...

A Joyful Noise: TRIUMPHANT LOVE

This Thursday, 54 years ago, Mom and Dad walked down an aisle, and verbally, they declared, “I do.” Their...

The Amish Cook: Gloria welcomes her in-laws to the neighborhood

“Mom, you need to write a column about this!” Julia quipped as she scattered another handful of straw over her grandparents’ newly...

Here’s the Thing: Getting by with a little help from my...

“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.” That quotation by Ralph Waldo Emerson inspired...

Historically speaking

Making presentations at Sunday’s dedication of the new military display at the Wells County Historical Museum were,...

Time to Take a Devotional Break: Go to Church or be...

Ah, the joys of social media, allowing us to connect with loved ones while bringing unwanted attention from businesses, legitimate and otherwise....

The Amish Cook: Gloria searches for the balance between busy and...

I breeze into my little office, my eyes catch the words on my desk: Quiet moments. I gulp. Why...