OUT TO PASTOR: Time alone is time invested

During the past week, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and yours truly have been spending quite a bit of time together. I cannot recall any time that we have spent this much time together. The exception would be when we first got married.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Stop and listen to the violinist

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” It was 2007 when I saw the news story. The Washington Post The Washington Post hired a world-class violinist to play his music on the subway in New York City – right in the hustle and bustle of the world’s busiest place.

OUT TO PASTOR: Some things seem way too good to be true

Recently I discovered something. The more I try to keep up with the latest trend, the further behind I get. The best example of all of this has to do with my cell phone. Is there anybody on the planet today that does not have a cell phone?

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: With all the hysteria, you’d better check the ice under your feet

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” Almost overnight we went from things rolling along as usual to a sudden panic and hysteria. On one hand, maybe it’s a reminder that we really can do without sports and concerts and whatever it is that we like to do in big crowds.

OUT TO PASTOR: Have nose, will sneeze

Many things about me could be called into question, and a lot has. I get that. However, the most attractive thing about me is my nose. I am not sure of the reason why, it looks like anybody else’s nose. My nose, however, attracts everything around it, from dust to pollen and other unmentionables.

HOPE FOR TODAY: When your boy wants to identify as a girl

I have been writing this column since 2006 and there is a topic I have never written on - transgenderism. A recent story about retired basketball player Dwayne Wade and his wife Gabrielle helped push me to write. One of their four children is 12 years old.

OUT TO PASTOR: Old deals, new wheels

For the past year, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has been looking for a new vehicle. When I say looking, I really mean, “Looking.” She leaves no stone unturned in her quest, especially for a new vehicle. My only qualification for a new vehicle is; can I afford it and does it run.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: We won’t have to cross the Jordan alone!

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” One of the most humbling things I've ever heard was when my first cousin Janice came to me and told me about her mama’s final day.

OUT TO PASTOR: In my humble opinion

Whenever the mail comes, I’m always expecting “the check.” Rarely do I get it, but my expectation is that I will get a $10,000 check. I don’t know from whom. “What are you going to the mailbox for?” The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage would ask. “Are you looking for your $10,000 check?

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The Holy Spirit’s not going to argue!

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” Have you ever noticed that the Lord never goes about proving His existence? He just declares it. Profoundly, emphatically. “In the beginning God created ...