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.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 3)

But what does it say?

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.

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.

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.

OUT TO PASTOR: Mirror, mirror, on the wall – stop laughing

As old as I am, and I expect to get as old as possible, I have noticed that I see things differently than I did a few years ago. I’m not sure if my vision has changed or my perspective. But one thing is certain; something has changed.A lot of things are very aggravating in my life.