FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘Then Sings My Soul’ (part 5)

Who said a picture is worth a thousand words? When we explore the depths of God’s greatness, there is no shortage of scriptures and stories that affirm the great truth over and over. The psalmist David pauses himself many times as he considers all the Lord in His bountiful goodness has done for him.

OUT TO PASTOR: I used to take violin lessons

When it comes to music, I am quite a fan. When I’m driving, I love having the radio on. Sometimes I jump from station to station listening to different kinds of music. Although I love music, I am not the person anyone would want to sing.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘Then Sings My Soul’ (part 4)

In our sharing of Crossing the Georgia Line, we began to see how many of the sights and scenes took on an entity of their own – the Chattahoochee River, Mud Creek, a vacant lot, a house on an Alabama hill, the multicolored downtown LaGrange fountain, a road well-traveled, and on and on.

OUT TO PASTOR: A flashback to my grandfather’s pipe

This week, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I went shopping. Normally, I don’t go shopping, at least not with her. However, this was a special occasion, and so I tagged along. I’m not quite sure what she was shopping for, and after 55 years of marital bliss, I don’t ask.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘Then Sings My Soul’ (part 3)

Few things proclaim God’s greatness more than the glory of the heavens. And few writings, if any, describe that glory more eloquently than Psalm 19 – all in four short verses: 1. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2.

OUT TO PASTOR: A cookie in the hand is worth two in the cupboard

For the last few years, I have been on a rather strict diet, according to The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. I have some health issues, and I’m not allowed to eat anything with sugar in it. It seems everything has sugar in it. Believe me, she’s been very vigilant in supervising my daily menu.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘Then Sings My Soul’ (part 2)

Welcome to the “Front-Porch.” The blank page. Sometimes when you begin a study or writing, you meditate a while, then look down and see that all you have is a blank page. I always told my writing students that the scariest thing for a writer may be staring at that blank page.

OUT TO PASTOR: A fruitcake isn’t always sweet

When it comes to sweet items, I am a connoisseur with a delicate palate. All I need is something sweet set before me, and I can tell you how wonderful it is after the first bite. I may be a little addicted to sweet things.

RESTORATION TRAINING CENTER: Steps to find rest in the Lord

“Come to Me, all of you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 Psalm 37 gives us steps to find true rest in the Lord, something many never find.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘Then Sings My Soul’ (part 1)

Welcome to the “Front-Porch.” There is so much more to be said about God’s greatness than what we can say in one short sitting. But I never go very long between writings that I want to revisit this theme and, in particular, this song. It may be the greatest song ever written – ‘How Great Thou Art.’