I learned this evening that one of the men I to whom I owe much gratitude for teaching me and leading me to become a preacher passed away after a long battle with illness.  I wrote back in March about this man in my contribution to Passing the Torch.  I am including that section as … Continue reading Dale McCaleb

Real Men – the following list is adapted from a Trey Morgan. Grilling, no matter the weather, is always the first choice of cooking for a Real Man. Under no circumstance do two Ream Men share an umbrella. Real Men can watch chick-flicks on occasion, BUT they are never to be watched without the presence … Continue reading Real Men

If you are a teen of the eighties then you automatically thought of this song - I did when I wrote the title.  I also started missing my "Sports" cassette -- I wore that one out!  But I digress. Maybe you thought of another song that says, "The one way to peace is the power … Continue reading The Power of Love

No serious blog today - It snowed in Alabama!

You may not know about Project 7 Days, but after reading this you will.  Jack, Alexa, Kelsey, and Taylor along with a few of their siblings and friends are High School students in Walker County Alabama and they are the brains behind this "project."  After reading their mission statement below, please note the information on … Continue reading Project 7 Days.

Focus On Heaven In 2011 Paul writes: “. . . look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18 ESV). Here is a short outline of how we can “Focus … Continue reading Focus on Heaven in 2011

  This year, Andrew and I had the opportunity to help a couple of local businesses with their award winning Christmas Parade Float.  The float is a simple sleigh built onto a utility trailer rigged with lights and music.  Children on the float toss candy, stuffed animals, and beads toward the crowd like most parade floats.  But … Continue reading Learning to Give

This morning my writing is on another blog. My nephew, Daniel, asked me to guest write today on the topic of Conflict. You can see that article and read more on his blog at The Christian Practice. - Scott

This is my favorite Spanish phrase. "Vaya con Dios" - I like the way it sounds as it rolls off my tongue. "Vaya con Dios" - you even here it in contemporary songs. "Vaya con Dios" - this is my prayer for you. "Vaya con Dios" - may you always go with God! - Scott

According to the researchers at the Bathroom Reader Institution.  The delicacy knowns as lobster has an interesting story.  The following is from Uncle John's Endlessly Engrossing Bathroom Reader, (Bathroom Readers' Press:Ashland, OR) 2009. "Lobster may taste like shellfish (crab, shrimp), but it looks like an insect.  And technically, it's an arthropod - more closely related … Continue reading Gotcha!