This is a very personal post. This is for Charles. Charles loved to sing. I loved when we could worship together and harmonize. His tenor / baritone and my bass voice blending together on old and new songs, hymns, and spiritual songs is one thing I will truly miss. One of the last times we talked … Continue reading This is for Charles
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Expatriate Patriotism
Sunday is an anniversary of an event that momentarily changed the United States. Most, if not all of us, who were alive and aware that day fifteen years ago will always remember the Eleventh of September. The images are forever implanted in our minds eye. We still see the Twin Towers of the World Trade … Continue reading Expatriate Patriotism
Breaking Out
Yesterday afternoon, Amy and I went with J and Hannah Hall, Mark and Julia Smallwood, Chris and Chandra Clark, one college student, and about 10 youth group members to Breakout Tuscaloosa. If you are not familiar with Breakout it is a game house where you and up to seven friends are locked in a room … Continue reading Breaking Out
Thinking of a Friend
Something reminded me of him recently. A couple of things actually. First, as I was cleaning out a closet I thought of a winter coat he gave me and then I saw someone drinking his favorite soft drink – Diet Rite Pure Zero. I do not think he would mind if I told you what I know of … Continue reading Thinking of a Friend
How Good are You?
I keep seeing quizzes on Social Media that get you to answer a few questions and based on your answers will tell you things like: What 1980 power ballad was written for you? Which movie star is your doppelganger? When will (How will you) you die? Which cartoon character are you most like? Are you … Continue reading How Good are You?
The Last Line
The proverb says, "he who laughs last, laughs best." Actor and comedian, Del Close must have believed those lines. According to the BRI (Bathroom Reader Institute), a source of much trivial knowledge, Mr. Close played the role of Polonius in productions of Hamlet. Polonius is the father of Ophelia and the chief counselor of the King. His … Continue reading The Last Line
Citizenship
What I am about to say is un-American, un-patriotic, unlike many right-wing republicans, and definitely un-Tea Party. I am not sorry for what I am about to say. I believe my words to be truth, founded upon scripture. They are thoughts that our hymnology (is that a word?) proclaims. These thoughts come from many before … Continue reading Citizenship
A Working Retreat
Today is Thursday and my first blog of the week. I suppose an excuse is in order.I had a great opportunity to drive six hours to the Great Smokey Mountains and stay in the cabin pictured to the left. I spent Monday evening, all day Tuesday, and Monday morning with 10 other ministers from Alabama, … Continue reading A Working Retreat
Morning Vocabulary Lesson
I read a new word last night. Well the word is not new, and not necessarily new to me, but one that I do not read or hear often. This wonderful word applies to some great concepts. The way the book I was reading used this word, it applied more to me the first ten … Continue reading Morning Vocabulary Lesson
Top 10 Things You Won’t Do in Heaven
Today's Top Ten List comes from notes taken during the last lesson in our Revival. Levi Sides asked the question, "Do You Really Want to Go to Heaven?" During the lesson he mentioned about 7 or 8 things we did or will do this week that we will not do in heaven. Thinking about that … Continue reading Top 10 Things You Won’t Do in Heaven
Driving Thought 