FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 70

I walked up to the front of the Y and showed Corrina where the TV room was; then I showered and spruced up with English Leather so I would be presentable.

OUT TO PASTOR: A surprised pre-Christmas gift special

Like everyone, I enjoy the Christmas holiday from beginning to end. It’s my favorite time of the year. I enjoy everything about Christmas – except I’m not so fond of Christmas shopping.

SPEAKING TRUTH: America and the City of Babylon

We are living in a nation where there are close to 30 million alcoholics, including millions of teenagers.In the last year, nearly 700,000 marriages and families were torn apart by divorce.There were over one million babies that had their lives taken from them inside their mother’s womb.There were...

OUT TO PASTOR: Another jingle bell on the tree

Working in my office the other morning, I heard some rattling noises on the other side of the house. Being as busy as I was, I didn’t take the time to find out what that noise was all about.It was around lunchtime, and I was still hearing that noise.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 69

The entrance to the gym was on the south side of the Y and led down a long hallway with nice lime-green blocks filled with tiny holes for soundproofing on both sides.

OUT TO PASTOR: Another turkey on the table

It was a Monday morning, and I was busy starting my week by organizing my schedule and organizing some of my projects.The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage came to my door, looked in, and said, “Are you ready for the week?”I don’t recall her ever asking me that question, but I looked at her and...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 68

Sonny always leaned over that half-door and intently watched the games in progress.

OUT TO PASTOR: It all boils down to one thing

Of all the things I have learned, one has made a difference in my life.I hear stories about how married couples are unhappy.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 67

I’ve seen players with savvy on the basketball court before, but Tommy had a different kind of wiggle with the ball than anything I’d ever seen.He could make your head spin.

OUT TO PASTOR: I didn’t know I loved it that much

One important thing I have learned is that you don’t appreciate something until it’s missing.I’ve learned that by many things that I just took for granted.Last week, for example, I had some problems with my truck, so I had to take it in for service.I had a doctor’s appointment across town that day,...