Guest Post

I am posting this opinion piece in its entirety. I probably don’t agree with all his views, but I commend him for his courage. I Questioned the Sincerity of Donald Trump’s Pro-Life Stance. The Response From My Fellow Evangelicals Was Troubling BY ROBBRead More

In Memorium: James E. Reed

On Monday, February 3, 2020, my best friend, Dr. James E. Reed, was laid to rest.  One of the great honors of my life was to assist with the funeral by giving the eulogy.  The funeral was conducted at the First UnitedRead More

Christmas Miracles

As I sit and type this blog, the United States House of Representatives is voting to impeach President Donald John Trump. If you have read previous blogs, you will know that I am no Donald Trump fan. That is an understatement. AndRead More

Be Kind

What has happened to kindness these days? It is in short supply. However, earlier this week, a nugget of kindness made national news. This past Sunday, Ellen DeGeneres attended the Dallas Cowboys / Green Bay Packers football game at AT&T Stadium inRead More

What I Tried (and Failed) to Give Up for Lent

The Lenten season of 2019 has come and gone. I was raised in a Baptist church. In the 70s and 80s, we did not observe the season of Lent. Observing the Lenten season would have been considered the “Catholic” thing to do.Read More

“Checklist” Christianity

I noticed the following church sign earlier this week. I am sure that some have driven by the sign and have given it two thumbs up (hopefully, without taking their hands off the wheel). I am sure that others have driven byRead More

Moving the Cat

So, we moved the cat this week. Actually, my wife moved the cat to our new home. I don’t know if my nerves could have taken riding for five hours with our beloved cat. (I’ve done worse, though…see previous blog “Land thatRead More

“Stop Dragging My Heart Around”

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot (not to be confused with Powerball lottery) reached $1.6 billion this week.  The winner would have the option to receive almost $1 billion in a lump sum after taxes.  That’s quite a haul.  Of course, the oddsRead More

31 Years

I want to begin by saying this is not something I normally do.  I am sure that I will be in for a mild scolding once this is published. My wife and I celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary today.  I don’t tossRead More

Land That I Love

Oh, land that I love. I was driving down Highway 45 in Mississippi last Monday with my daughter’s dog and two cats in tow, and I pondered the seeming absurdity of it all.  Here I am in this vehicle with two catsRead More