I am no plumber. In fact, every time I think of doing something outside of my vocation, pastor, I hear Jerry’s words, “It’s hard on a preacher to sweat.” This coming from a strapping fellow accustomed to hauling hay, cutting calves, and planting cotton.… Continue reading
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I don’t recall which friend uses the line, “Glad you were born,” as a way of saying, “Happy Birthday.” But I like it.… Continue reading
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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
I love neologisms. Reading up on the origins of the phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid,” I ran across a reference to snowclones. It occurred to me that this phrase could be used to describe how the phrase could function to alert us to the subtle way the economy … Continue reading
I stayed up to see how Sir Charles would break down the Thunder win over the Lakers. He seemed disgusted. I think he said, “No one stayed up to watch this. We should go home right now.” I realize the series is long from over. And since my Dad … Continue reading