FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The infidel who loves Jesus, still

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.”As we prepare to hear again the world’s greatest story at the world’s celebration of Easter Sunday, we fully expect those biblical heroes who make their way to the tomb on that Easter morning to believe in Jesus with all their hearts.

OUT TO PASTOR: I’d give her a piece of my mind – if i had any to spare

I do not know if grouchy comes with old age or if in old age you are too weak to subdue it.I guess it does not really matter because I am having a little bit of trouble along this line. My grouchy seems to be getting out of control.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 3)

But what does it say? “The word is near you in your mouth and in your heart” (that is the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: A flame still burns on Washington Hill

Good week to all: Welcome to the “front porch.”With all that's going on – and has been going on for a long time – I thought about our country, its old-time values from three-hundred years ago, and its steady decline. The flame even flickers dim, sometimes. We’ll have to keep it fanned.

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.