A Sermon by Ray’s Dad, Part 1
As I mentioned yesterday, in 1977 Ray’s dad preached a sermon in remembrance of the bicentennial the year before. Today I am sharing the first half of this powerful message that is as timely today as it was when Ray’s…
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Pray for a Year of Healing for America
Please pray with me that 2026 is a year of healing for America. I am grateful that many people are planning celebrations of our country’s 250th birthday. It is my prayer that we Americans will join together as we remember…
Happy New Year’s Eve
As Ray and I look forward to a quiet and happy family New Year’s Eve today and this evening, I pray that God grants you a New Year’s Eve that you and your family enjoy. I’d like to share with…
50 Years Ago Today I Married Raymond Wesley Notgrass
Fifty years ago today on December 27, 1974, Daddy walked me down the aisle of my hometown church where he gave me away to Raymond Wesley Notgrass. As our family and friends watched, we made these promises which we had…
That’s My Boy!
The annual Granville Country Christmas celebration is scheduled for this coming Saturday in Granville, Tennessee. Ten years ago, Ray and I took our then three-year-old granddaughter to this annual celebration. A twelve-member choir, all dressed in red, performed a faith-filled…
Notgrass History and God’s Faithfulness, Part 1: 1999-2002
Ray and I are excited that Notgrass History is celebrating 25 years this year. I enjoyed collaborating with our son John on our special 25th anniversary catalog for 2024. I am thankful a printing company shipped them to us last…