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.

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.

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

“It was a day much like today,” Mama said, looking down the hill toward the Whatley house. I could tell at that moment – maybe by a slight weakness in her voice – that the surgery from just a few weeks ago had taken a toll on her.

OUT TO PASTOR: We weren’t expecting that

Sometimes things happen that you never expected. When those unexpected things happen, if they are good, that is a blessing. If they are bad, that’s a different story.I learned this expectation of good from my good old Uncle Ted.

The Miracles of Jesus (part 9)

Then behold they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, be of good cheer, your sins are forgiven you.” – Matthew 9:2God the Son has the power to forgive sins and to heal all sickness, disease and infirmity.

PROCLAIMING TRUTH: Does God love you? Yes and no

“All people are loved through God’s benevolence, but only some are loved through His covenant.”As I start this column, I am thinking about the hit television show from years ago, “Touched by an Angel”.It portrayed a beautiful female angel in the show telling people, “God loves you,” with an Irish...

OUT TO PASTOR: I’m too smart to be stupid

After being married for over 50 years, my wife, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, knows more about me than I know about myself.At least, that’s the perception I get from her actions.It must be true when she says something about me, and I won’t challenge her with anything she says.

The miracles of Jesus (part 8)

Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea so that the boat was covered with the waves. But Jesus was asleep.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 10

Those houses would be the foothills, then the terrain leveled off all the way from Elm Street until you would come to the LaGrange football stadium a few blocks away due north, and beyond the stadium was the Callaway Library where we spent many a reading day and probably one of the reasons we’re...