OUT TO PASTOR: Nobody is perfect – at least that’s what I’m told

 People often say nobody is perfect.I’ve said that at least 100 times, but there are times when I am not quite sure that it applies to me.There are some situations when I think I am perfect. I do not say it aloud because I do not want to step on anybody’s toes.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: A teacher’s sanctuary (Chapter 1)

 Welcome to the “Front-Porch.

OUT TO PASTOR: Valentine’s Day – just another day on the calendar?

 The older I get, the more I have to forget, and believe me, I don’t forget to forget.I can’t keep up with dates, holidays, or even my birthday.I believe a day is a day, and that should be the end of it.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Torn up over a box of chocolates

 Welcome to the “Front-Porch.”It was in the fall of 1997 that we had a life-changing moment – one of many, many obviously.We were blessed with the opportunity to write for our hometown newspaper, the LaGrange Daily News.

OUT TO PASTOR: Punxsutawney Phil is no politician, or is he?

 Growing up in Pennsylvania, one of my yearly attractions was Punxsutawney Phil.According to the legend, Punxsutawney Phil could predict the future. If he sees his shadow and returns to his hole, it means he has predicted six more weeks of winter-like weather.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: A ride up high to a nostalgic mountain

 Welcome to the “Front-Porch.

OUT TO PASTOR: Punxsutawney Phil is no politician – or is he?

 Growing up in Pennsylvania, one of my yearly attractions was Punxsutawney Phil.According to the legend, Punxsutawney Phil could predict the future. If he sees his shadow and returns to his hole, it means he has predicted six more weeks of winter-like weather.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Two shook the rafters

 Welcome to the “front-porch.”As we write, it is Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.Ice and snow are on the ground, and a good part of the country has come to a standstill for a few days due to a 2,000-mile expanse of icy terrain.

OUT TO PASTOR: It’s not a mess, it’s my creative décor

 The greatest joy I have every morning is not only getting up – but also stepping in my office.When I retired, I had to have a room built at the back of our house for my office. I think it was one of the best things I’ve ever done.Walking into that office is a wonderful experience for me.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘His Eye is on the Sparrow’

 Welcome to the “front porch.”As you read along in the Bible, one of the greatest truths that you will come across is that of the providence of God.I’ve long felt that “providence” is the most important word not in the Bible, at least not in the Bible referring to God.