FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Seeing Christ ‘alright’

Good week. Welcome to the “Front Porch.”Can you imagine John’s squinting his eyes toward the shadowy figure standing out on the shore that pre-dawn morning?Then his eyes get big and joy leaps into his heart as he realizes something huge, “It is the Lord!

OUT TO PASTOR: Ugly isn’t for sissies

Over the years of marital bliss, we’ve not had many disagreements. She likes broccoli. I like Apple Fritters.But, outside of that, everything has been rather smooth.There’s one controversy that has plagued our house for the last few years, and there doesn’t seem to be any solution.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 41)

But to the wicked God says: “What right have you to declare My statutes, Or take My covenant in your mouth, Seeing you hate instruction And cast My words behind you? When you saw a thief, you consented with him, And have been a partaker with adulterers.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘It is the Lord’ gives us life’s greatest philosophy

Good week. Welcome to the “Front Porch.”Near morning, John writes as he begins his narrative in the twenty-first chapter of John – a shadowy figure appears on the shore of the sea where seven of the Lord’s disciples have fished all night.

OUT TO PASTOR: Sow a thought – reap a pie

One thing that has been burning in my life has been thoughts.Not that I don’t have thoughts, but I’m not quite sure how to use them when I have them.Looking back over my life, it has been my thoughts that often got me into trouble.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 40)

But to the wicked God says: “What right have you to declare My statutes, or take My covenant in your mouth, seeing you hate instruction and cast My words behind you? When you saw a thief, you consented with him, and have been a partaker with adulterers.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Back to old nets

Good week. Welcome to the “Front Porch.”Don’t you think it is not only appropriate but even a little amazing that John takes us to the Sea of Galilee for his final chapter!

OUT TO PASTOR: What would my life be like without a cookie

This past week was about as crazy as they get. When I think it can’t get any crazier, somebody hears me and makes it crazier just for me.One morning I had to go across town to get some office supplies and other things.I try to ensure that when I go, it’s for several things, not just one.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 39)

Then David sent to Joab, saying, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” And Joab sent Uriah to David. – II SAMUEL 11:6David knew the scripture, surely the ten commandments.“You shall not commit adultery.” but his heart was hardened by his sin and all he could think about was to hide his tracks.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Two Meteors crossing!

Good week. Welcome to the “Front Porch.”I had long wanted to do a writing (perhaps a book?) bearing this great title, “How Big is God?” based on the great song bearing that title.