It’s time to return to God (Yahweh) – Part 1

“Therefore tell the people: This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘Return to me,’ declares the LORD Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the LORD Almighty” (Zechariah 1:3).

OUT TO PASTOR: Every dilemma has a silver blessing

For the last several weeks, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and myself have been enjoying some quiet time in our parsonage. I cannot remember the last time we had such quiet time all to ourselves. One of the blessings of this time is the fact that telemarketers are not calling.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The reviving of Uncle Alton’s ‘Family Alter’

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” One of my fondest memories of growing up is – at the close of the day – ending up at my auburn-headed Uncle Alton’s and Aunt Florence Bailey’s house and reading the Bible with their family.

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.