FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The 8-cow woman

  Welcome to the “Front-Porch.” I was going through some of my old columns that began in August 1997 and paused at one in May of ’98. It was the first “graduation” column I ever wrote. I just realized it’s been 29 years since then. Hard to believe.

OUT TO PASTOR: Keeping up is hard to do at my age

  There was a time in my life when keeping up was part of my daily routine. I started each day with a specific objective, and by the end of the day, I had completed it. I took pride in completing my work on time. The secret was to plan carefully.

OUT TO PASTOR: If I Were a Millionaire

I have never had an ambition to become a millionaire. I just never thought about it, and it never crossed my mind or my wallet.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: There IS Power in Positive Thinking, After All!

We all believe in positive thinking, I’m sure. I was wondering how the exercise will work with my new novel/memoir Crossing the Georgia Line that I’ve worked on now off and on – by the numbers – 38 years, and counting.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The Cager at the Tender Age of 70

'Life is a funny thing.' That is the first line of a chapter in my 'lifetime' book.

OUT TO PASTOR: Maybe I should rob a bank

Throughout my life, money has been quite a challenge. I was a pastor for almost 50 years, and as a pastor I did not get much of a salary, barely enough to get by on. But I didn’t become a pastor for the money, or I would’ve become a televangelist. I didn’t say that, did I?

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Stretch toward the mark! (part 2)

  Welcome to the “Front Porch.” Last week, we turned to the third chapter of Philippians, where Paul announces that he was “pressing toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Our discussion led us to this question: What exactly was the “mark” he was referring to?

OUT TO PASTOR: I found another button to push

  Life has its many experiences. I’m about to hit number 75 this month, a big experience for me. I’m not sure how to celebrate my 75th birthday, especially since I’ve done just about everything, so no 75 candles on my cake.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Stretch toward the mark! (part 1)

  Welcome to the “Front Porch.” It is in Philippians 3. Paul pulls back the curtain to show readers for generations to come something truly amazing. It is not the only time Paul gives the readers amazing, unparalleled views of life and eternity.

OUT TO PASTOR: After all, a penny is a penny

  As I was leaving the post office, I hurried across the parking lot to get to my vehicle. As I usually do, I kept my eyes focused on the ground as I walked to my vehicle. Then, I saw it. There it was in all of its stunning beauty.