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. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage’s birthday is just two days after mine.

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.

SPEAKING TRUTH: How 500 years ago, the story of America began

THE MAYFLOWER COMPACT: “Having undertaken for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith... a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia.” History teaches that America’s roots were grounded in Christian principles.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘Where could I go?’

Welcome to the “Front Porch.” In the sixth chapter of John’s gospel, the apostle takes us to a scene where the disciples come face to face with one of the Lord’s most piercing questions. How they answer this question will be a defining moment in their lives.

OUT TO PASTOR: Is crazy contagious?

Getting into trouble seems to be an ongoing habit of mine. It doesn’t matter what the trouble is at the time; it somehow associates itself with me. Whenever I think I’m perfect and everything is going fine, I’m set up for something to go horribly wrong. Believe me, it happens to me all the time.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Raccoon John Smith

The best lessons come from the most unusual sources, and they come when you least expect them. Usually, they don’t show up politely in a limousine. More likely, they’ll crash land in your front yard unannounced. But who ever heard of learning a valuable lesson from a log?

SPEAKING TRUTH: Who is America’s founding spiritual father?

On Oct. 23, 1740, one of history’s greatest preachers paid a visit to Middletown, Connecticut. An unnamed farmer described this account. “I was in my field at work.

OUT TO PASTOR: Getting old isn’t as bad as I thought

I was celebrating and eating an Apple Fritter. I’m not sure what I was celebrating at the time, but it doesn’t matter as long as I’m celebrating with an Apple Fritter. Life has its way of opening up doors of celebration.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Preacher Miller faces death in the Kentucky hills (part 2)

Welcome to the “Front-Porch.” With Father’s Day just in our rearview mirrors, we’ve continued thinking about some of our great fathers and grandfathers.