The dynamics of discipleship (part 14)

For there were about five thousand men. Then He said to His disciples, “Make them sit down in groups of fifty.” And they did so, and made them all sit down.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Good stuff

Welcome, all, to the “front porch.”Years ago, one of my good English-teaching friends introduced me to an idea she called “Good stuff.”Ms. Burnette would have students bring items in a paper sack that the kids considered things of value.

OUT TO PASTOR: An Apple Fritter on my mind

The last few weeks have been rather hectic, and I’ve struggled to keep up with everything.If it weren’t for The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, I probably would not have gotten where I am today.I don’t know anybody who can plan out a day, week, or month better than her.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 13)

When the day began to wear away, the twelve came and said to Him, “Send the multitude away that they may go into the surrounding towns and country, and lodge and get provisions; for we are in a deserted place here.” But He said to them, “You give them something to eat.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Lesson-learned the hard way, back behind the gym

Welcome, all, to the “front porch.”In all of our studies, we are constantly trying to teach people – whomever will listen – a lesson or two they can retrieve when needed.

OUT TO PASTOR: Is growing up really that important?

After seven decades of walking on this earth, I assumed I had heard and experienced it all.Then, several days ago, I had a significant throwback in time.I don’t know exactly what I was doing, but I was exercising my right to do some good juvenile pranking.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 12)

Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

5 easy ways to save energy in the kitchen

STATEPOINT – The kitchen is the heart of the home, it’s also a space where you can waste a lot of energy if you’re not careful.By making a few simple adjustments to your habits in the kitchen, you can easily cut your energy bills and do your part to help the environment.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Basketball is life!

Welcome, all, to the “front porch.”I’ve been reminiscing lately about my illustrious – or maybe not so much – basketball career.The nostalgia came from my study in the book of Philippians where the apostle makes the grand statement that “To me Christ is life,” as some translations put it.

OUT TO PASTOR: What the world needs most today... are good fathers

There is much talk today about what’s wrong with our society.That list is pretty long.But the most important cause of problems in our culture today is the lack of good fathers.So many children grow up without a father in the home. How tragic.I was fortunate enough to know my father.