Nothing draws us in like a book, a movie, or a TV show where insurmountable odds are fixed in stone and hopelessness is the natural recourse.  Yet… Read more “Life Is Not A Hallmark Movie”

I’ve noticed something about the humans in my 50 years on this rock.  Seemingly, everything used to be better.  Just ask anyone.  Music, books, movies, sports, and… Read more “Progressing…Backwards!”

The title of the article grabbed my attention.  I’m not sure why…but it was just one of those things and I was in one of those moods. … Read more “Take Notice…”

My dear Granny lived in a classic farmhouse in Grainger County, TN.  The house was the epicenter of much of my childhood.  Many Thanksgivings, Christmases, and birthdays… Read more “Blessings from Both Sides”

As a pastor, one of the most frequently asked questions I get is, “Where is the church you pastor?”  Largely, it is a question of location or… Read more ““Where Is Your Church?””

Well my face is red.  Goodness.  I stood before our congregation months ago and declared with holy boldness that I was gonna starting blogging routinely.  It is… Read more ““Oh Christian, Where Art Thou?””

Like most young people, I thought I knew everything.  I went through the phase where my parents couldn’t tell me anything.  Soon I graduated to the level… Read more “A Departed Giant”

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day.  This holiday comes with a script most of us follow almost religiously.  Pilgrim images, turkeys, family dinners, turkeys, football, pumpkin pie, turkeys, naps,… Read more “Thanksgiving: Day or Way?”

It’s raining and cool today…but I am ok.  I’m in my office with a touch of heat stirring.  I’m sitting in a very comfortable chair (kudos to… Read more “God Bless Texas”

My face is red and I’m staring at the carpet in my office.  Somehow I have managed to let MONTHS go by without posting a blog.  I… Read more “Where Do I Begin??”