OUT TO PASTOR: Why do I have so many toes?

I must confess that I’m not always obvious to everything that is before me. I admit I miss a lot of things set before me. I don’t do this intentionally.

ON THE JOB TRAINING (Part 13)

Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Carrying the ‘Big D’ spirit in us all

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” This past Saturday morning as we sat in the back of the auditorium preparing to honor our friend Big D, two tall young men walked in and sat down a couple of rows in front of me.

OUT TO PASTOR: Where do wrinkles come from?

Several months ago, I had two cataracts removed from my eyes. According to the eye doctor, and doctors are never wrong, I now have 2020 vision. I’ve never had such vision since I was ten years old. All I really need now are reading glasses, and my vision is quite good.

ON THE JOB TRAINING (Part 12)

Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them. – MATTHEW 8:14,15 Jesus has gifted His body with power and authority over demons, sickness, disease and infirmity!

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: If you want faith, do this!

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” Now that June is here, we have a new group of seniors who are about to set out to make their way in the world. I thought, some of them may be the children or grandchildren of some of my own classmates from way back in 1974.

OUT TO PASTOR: Will we be served coffee in Heaven?

The last several weeks have truly been hectic in every sense of the word. Trying to catch up can be a never-ending job. When I think I’m caught up, I see another thing I need to do. With so much to do lately, it’s hard to prioritize what should come first.

ON THE JOB TRAINING (part 11)

Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him,  saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.” And Jesus said to Him, “I will come and heal him.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Lickin’ that calf again!

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” About a decade ago, I heard the great motivational speaker Zig Ziglar tell a memorable story. It kind of reminded me of what my mama or Grandma would have told me as they tried to get me to grow up right.

OUT TO PASTOR: It’s my tongue and I’ll wag it if I want to

Like everybody else, I have my share of trouble. It’s not that I want to get into trouble, but trouble always seems to be somewhere near where I am at the time. Some trouble I can’t prevent. It just happens, and no matter what I do, trouble is in the room.