FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 30

Telling Cheyenne the story of perhaps my most embarrassing moment would take some time, I knew, but I began telling it, nonetheless, knowing that if I never got to it that that would be far too soon.Corrina and her mama came out to the job toward the end of the day that day.

OUT TO PASTOR: Cultivating the fine art of listening

If confession is good for the soul, I must confess here, I have not been successful at everything in my life. Oh yes, there are a few things I have been successful at, which I won’t mention right now. But many things I have failed to succeed at.

GOD’S GRACE MINISTRIES: Is Christ truly at the heart of Christmas?

Christmas – what are we really celebrating?Is Christ truly at the heart of Christmas?In this article we will review chronological dates to develop an understanding of the truth regarding Dec. 25:274 AD: The religion of Rome at that time was the cult of Sol Invictus, the worship of the sun god Sol.

GOD’S GRACE MINISTRIES: Repentance and forgiveness

Repentance and forgiveness is about reconciling relationships.

OUT TO PASTOR: From roast turkey to reindeer

Nothing is more confusing than being in the middle of two holidays.I have just finished Thanksgiving, and now Christmas is before me. For months, the focus was on that roast turkey for Thanksgiving. And boy, was it a delicious roast turkey.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 29

“That was just such a traumatic transition, not havin’ Mama at home anymore,” I told Cheyenne, continuing the story. “That jus’ took its toll on all of us, and I still can’t help but cringe thinkin’ ‘bout it. At least, before when I came home, Mama would be there.

OUT TO PASTOR: Ain’t nothing better than a PB&J sandwich

I’m not sure what happened to my closely guarded diet during these recent holidays, but I won’t ask. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has been so busy cooking and preparing food that she didn’t have time to oversee my diet.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 28

“It really was the night they Drove Ol’ Dixie Down,” I said to Cheyenne, with a grimace, referring to our 1970s hit song on Pee Wee’s radio on the way home that July evening.I don’t think I’ve ever been as scared as I was that night, I told him.

OUT TO PASTOR: Another turkey in the oven

Thanksgiving is always my favorite time because the focus of Thanksgiving is food.Nobody loves food more than I do. I am always anxious for our Thanksgiving dinner to come.This year I had a bit of apprehension before Thanksgiving.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Good news – it’s Thanksgiving again!

Welcome to Thanksgiving edition of our Front-Porch Gospel.You won’t mind if we take a break from our 1973 life story for a week.After all, it is Thanksgiving. And besides that, when we pick up with our life story, there will be a great deal of Thanksgiving there to talk about, too.