OUT TO PASTOR: A switch in time – on my behind

Recently, I was reminded of my father’s passing 12 years ago. It’s funny how time quickly goes by, and then something happens to remind you of the past.When I was growing up, spankings were normal. And, for someone like me, those spankings were quite regular.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 2)

And when Jesus saw that he was sorrowful, He said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” – LUKE 18:24Jesus had stripped away all of the crutches and religious notions that the boy was holding on to.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Big brother taught me love for the game

Good week. Welcome to the “Front Porch.”With March Madness gripping every basketball fan, my mind goes back – once again – to where it all started.

OUT TO PASTOR: The BOGO Queen has left the building

When it comes to shopping, I am three coupons short of sanity. I have never liked going shopping unless it has to do with books. Then I’m on my turf.When first married, I did go grocery shopping once – but have never since been asked to do it again.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 1)

Now a certain ruler asked Jesus, saying “Good teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” – LUKE 18:18To begin we must see and know what eternal life entails in order to obey God’s commands to not only go, but to make disciples of Jesus Christ!

HOPE FOR TODAY: Authors of our own chaos

There was once an ancient city that was affluent and a powerful force militarily, politically and economically. God said about it, “This is the exultant city that lived securely, that said in her heart, “I am, and there is no one else.”  (Zephaniah 2:15)These were dangerous words of pride.

OUT TO PASTOR: Mirror, mirror, on the wall – stop laughing

As old as I am, and I expect to get as old as possible, I have noticed that I see things differently than I did a few years ago. I’m not sure if my vision has changed or my perspective. But one thing is certain; something has changed.A lot of things are very aggravating in my life.

BLOOD COVENANT (part 13)

But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. and he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you may believe.

HOPE FOR TODAY: A world divided by fear

What happens when your life, your country – literally the whole world – is gripped by fear?Disaster!But it does not have to be that way.Once almost an entire nation was engulfed in fear that led to a near national collapse.

OUT TO PASTOR: Laughter is not for sissies

Since birth, I have been infected with the Laughter-Virus. I’m not sure which side of the family it came from, or it could’ve come from both sides. But the least little thing will make me laugh. Sometimes I have a hard time stopping laughing.If I am infectious with my laughter, so be it.