FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 13

That must have been one of the first days of the summer that I realized who Doocy was – I mean, who he really was.Before then, I saw him as being sometimes funny and all-the-time rough around the edges.

OUT TO PASTOR: So THIS is old age

The other morning I got up.At least, I tried to get up, but the bones in every part of my body had organized a labor strike against me. As I lay there groaning over these bones, I did not realize how many bones I had in my body.

OUT TO PASTOR: As if I really could

Have you ever had the feeling that you’ve been hoodwinked? You can’t point out the specifics, but something deep inside suggests you have been.The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I had a wonderful vacation at St. Augustine, one of our favorite places to go.

The miracles of Jesus (part 13)

When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, “Son of David, have mercy on us.” – Matthew 9:27Can you imagine the crowds that would swarm around Jesus after he had performed a miracle?

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 12

Doocy snapped my mind back to reality in a hurry.He ran his mortar-stained webbed hand – more of a paw than a hand – down the side of my face and said to Billy Ray who was sitting on the tailgate of the truck watching, “Yeah, I was right all along, Pee Wee.

OUT TO PASTOR: Our summer vacation jamboree

After months and months of planning, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage finalized our vacation plans for the summer.Because of our busy lifestyle, something like this cannot be done with just a snap of a finger, especially since the great-granddaughter invaded our family circle.

The miracles of Jesus (part 11)

A ruler came to Jesus and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.” – Matthew 9:18Jesus didn’t hesitate to come to the ruler’s home because He saw the love and faith of a father wanting to see his daughter raised from the dead.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 11

Part 11(Continued from last week) “We all came running out to the porch but were still afraid to remove the knot out of our stomachs until we put our eyes on you.

OUT TO PASTOR: Have giggle, will laugh

I have many problems in my life. I have yet to recognize all of my problems, but I’m sure I will soon.That’s why it’s so great to be married to someone like The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. There is no problem she cannot fix, and I have many examples to prove it.

The miracles of Jesus (part 10)

And suddenly, a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years came from behind and touched the hem of His garment. For she said to herself, “If I may touch the hem of His garment, I shall be made well.” – Matthew 9:20,21The word hem means fringe, tassel or the border of a garment.