OUT TO PASTOR: Where did the summer go?

This past week started out as the best week of the whole year. At least, I thought so at the time.I finished my book manuscript and sent it to the publisher. I caught up with some other projects that were lagging. And I had time to balance my checkbook.

SPEAKING TRUTH: It’s time to start being responsible

Were you one that got up for school when you were told or did you just lay there as long as possible? What about when it came to picking up toys? Did you easily comply with picking them up, or did you pretend like you did not hear?

OUT TO PASTOR: Life can be a series of dreams

Lately, I’ve been having some fascinating dreams at night.Usually, I don’t give much thought to dreams, but lately, I’ve been thinking more about them.Last night, for example, I had this exciting dream, and everything seemed to be coming in my direction, and then I woke up before the end.

The miracles of Jesus (part 22)

Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and He went up on a mountain to pray. But the boat was now in the middle of the sea tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 22

Life is a funny thing, you know.It looks far different looking back on it than when you’re in the cage taking the last shot in a game where you’re down one.

OUT TO PASTOR: How much is laughter really worth?

Of all the things I prioritize in my life, laughter is at the top of the list. I appreciate laughter more than any other thing.Some people get paid for their jokes, while others pay mightily. I am in the latter category. I like to make people laugh, but sometimes it costs me.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 21

One day after a long, hard, hot day of work on our Roanoke brick job, Pee Wee drove me home in his own blue Chevy truck. He had picked me up at my house that morning so he and I could go with him to pick up some supplies at the lumber yard in downtown LaGrange.

OUT TO PASTOR: What’s the harm of a little treat?

The last month has been crazy for me and The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage.First, my main computer crashed, and I lost a lot of stuff.Second, we had a hurricane that came through; fortunately, it was only thunder, rain and loss of electricity.

The miracles of Jesus (part 21)

And when Jesus went out, He saw a great multitude and He was moved to compassion for them and healed their sick. – Matthew 14:14When evening came, the disciples came to Him and told Him to send the people away so they could go to the villages and find food.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 20

Mama was proud I was out doing a man’s job.I would hear her bragging about it to folks who would drop in to see her, folks like my best friend Coca-Cola’s mama or daddy, or his Uncle Dut and wife who lived right across the road on the east side of our house.