You will not be the same after you experience this extraordinary tour of Wales, Scotland and England, learning about the history of our wonderful heritage of English hymns. Sharon and I absolutely cherished this experience.

— Keith Lancaster

the Bulls Pen


  • Come, Emmanuel! (#1)

    No sooner had the thanksgiving dressing been put away to become a late-afternoon football snack than the Christmas decor began to make its grand entrance from almost a years worth of being stored away! Isn’t this story so true in… Continue reading

  • We Gather Together…and other Pre-Meal Customs

    Each of us have our own special family customs and traditions…be it when you have your thanksgiving meal, driving to see the lights on Christmas Eve, on and on the list could go…My hunch is that for every one of… Continue reading

  • A Heart Full of Thanks

    My heart is overwhelmingly full of memories today…from fresh, new memories like cuddling with Mackenzie in my arms while watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, eating Mamaw’s lemon and/or chocolate pies (which my sister has thankfully mastered), making dressing with Nana (that’s Turkey, Sage and… Continue reading