Some pastors enjoy the privilege of their parents being part of their church family. I do. Some fifteen years ago my Dad drove out to our house. He had a question. Would it bother me if he and Mom joined our church? I responded that it would not bother … Continue reading
Kidney stones are no laughing matter. After dealing with stones for nearly two weeks, I will retract the notion they should have been included in imprecatory psalms as they do violence to the insides. Some of those days under the influence of Percocet I was able to catch up … Continue reading
Valleys in the Scriptures often conjure images of distance and death. Who, in very conservative churches, did not grow up with constant references to the Valley of Megiddo? Armageddon was, and for many still, a constant specter.
I am always interested in the response when I ask fearful people … Continue reading
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Our daughters are industrious. Kimberly began crocheting just after Cohen was born. She creates some popular pieces. I will break out my hats in a few short months. They will keep my head warm come winter.
Tommie just became the first Bon Look Ambassador in Oklahoma! She once … Continue reading
Read MoreSuddenly things changed. I now have an understanding of, “as in the sudden-ness of child birth.” This morning just after my normal bowl of oatmeal and a banana, it hit me. Reading the paper did not help. Less than an hour later my Dad arrived to take me to … Continue reading
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