Month: March 2008

Conversations between Clergy and Educators for Great Public Schools

“Bro. C” loved young people. For a good portion of his life he taught in a public school. He did not teach science, math or English. No, from his classroom on the south side of the “square” layout of Northwest Classen High School in Oklahoma City, Brother Carpenter taught … Continue reading

Read More

My How Good This Advice Is

scream.jpgOne of my favorite columnists has done it again. Leonard Pitts Jr. received a letter from a young writer from a school newspaper. It seems the young man wrote a piece that attracted some negative attention. David seeks advice from Leonard and we find the text of … Continue reading

Read More

Diversity in the Church … Bragging on My Brother

Paul and I have a mutual friend who knows us but not so much. Competition is generally the nature of sibling relationships. Trent, Paul and me could certainly be competitive. Even to this day we feel the twinge whether we are playing golf or angling for the most trout. … Continue reading

Read More

How quickly the weather … and our health change

digital_thermometer.jpgFriday, Saturday and Sunday here in central Oklahoma the weather steadily improved. The temperature on Saturday reached into the 70’s in some places. What a gorgeous day. Sunday began well but ended with the threat of tornadoes. We live across the river from Will Rogers Airport. Hearing the warning … Continue reading

Read More