r I have something to say. Yet, I am unsure of my qualifications to discuss the issue at hand. Please understand, I am the product of a middle class family from the Southern United States.  We are Caucasian - white - of European descent. Religiously, society would consider us as conservative Christians, Fundamentalist, or Evangelical. … Continue reading My Thoughts on . . .

Halfway down the stairs Is a stair Where I sit. There isn't Any other stair Quite like it. I'm not at the bottom, I'm not at the top; So this is the stair Where I always stop. Halfway up the stairs Isn't up And it isn't down. It isn't in the nursery, It isn't in … Continue reading Christopher Robin and Me

https://youtu.be/Xi6enGdmZTE Just thinking about a childhood hero and thinking about you as my neighbor. Thank you for being my neighbor and friend. -Scott

Psalm 101 that reminds me of college class titles for my Freshman year at Faulkner University in the mid-1980's (English 101, Dr. Kelly Morris).  In a way Psalm 101 is a basic class, that is basic instruction on how to walk the talk.  Psalms 101 is the King's (David's) description on living with integrity - LIFE 101. … Continue reading Life 101

Students are returning to school today in Tuscaloosa and the surrounding county.  School may have started where you live, but if not, it will soon. Please take a moment to pray for students, teachers, and staff.  I'll wait . . . . Every year, no month, maybe even weekly I read or hear some well-meaning … Continue reading Stop Religious Freedom Lies

On New Years Day in 1929, Roy Reigels made a mistake. A mistake that changed his life. Roy was playing defense for the University of California, Berkley and they were playing Georgia Tech in the 1929 Rose Bowl. Just before half-time, Georgia Tech fumbles the ball, Reigels picks up the fumble and begins to run … Continue reading Second Chances

Through the years, every other child at the churches I have been a part of have asked me the same question? Where do you work? I love the look on their faces, when I say, "Here." Their eyes grow big, they are puzzled, "You work at church? What do you do here?" I love the … Continue reading Is that your only job?

If you are alive, you have the experience of someone lying to you, or more than likely, if you were a child you told one or more lies to someone.  To the reader who just mumbled, I never lie, well you just did. Lies are dangerous; Lies inhibit growth and prevent progress. The worst (most … Continue reading Don’t Believe the Lies

Where you worship is probably similar to Tuscaloosa's Central Church of Christ, where we attend and where I preach.  We are a good group of people.  We are active in our faith and are decent folk.  But like you, we can be better.  I put some thought to this idea of congregational self-improvement and I … Continue reading Helping the Church Grow

Sports. I enjoy spectator sports and playing sports.  I played coed nine person volleyball in Jr High. I stated playing Jr High basketball in 5th Grade and played on school teams through my Sophomore year in High School. I have played church league softball and coached Jr High boys and girls basketball teams.  If it … Continue reading Our Heroes