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.

OUT TO PASTOR: I screamed for ice cream and got in trouble

Trouble is not my middle name, although it sure could be; just ask The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage.I try to keep out of trouble, but my definition differs from my wife’s. If I could remember some of the trouble I’ve been in it probably could help me keep out of some new trouble.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 38)

Then it happened one evening that David arose from his bed and walked on the roof of the king’s house. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing, and the woman was very beautiful to behold. So David sent and inquired about the woman.

SPEAKING TRUTH: 2023. The city of man or the city of God?

During 2022, the ravages of drugs tore through America, from the opioid to the fentanyl crisis.Inflation persisted, increasing the cost of goods and services and put immense pressure on households and businesses.

OUT TO PASTOR: Where is the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage?

Our family’s Christmas this year was the best one yet.Our great-granddaughter served as the focal point of our Christmas this year.She assumed that position because she was born two weeks before Christmas.What a gift.This is our second great-grandchild.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 37)

Now the Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: How big is God? ‘To try to tell our lips can only start’

Good week. Welcome to the “Front Porch.”Songwriter Stuart Hamblen wrote a great, classic song in 1959. Ah, just thinking back to that time, I have to shake my head at how young we were back then. As Mr. Twain would say, “younger than I am now, younger than I’ll ever be again.