A few years back my wife and I received a surprise when submitting our taxes. We were notified that our filing would be delayed until we went through a process of proving that I am me. The IRS questioned my identity because someone else had already submitted a return with […]
The Gracelet
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Before we begin with the 3 Questions, let me be clear and say there is good Christian TV out there where godly ministers are delivering the true Word of God. It is my prayer that this kind of TV would grow in its support and influence. That having been said, […]
An old hymn begins with the lyric, “Faith of our fathers, living still, in spite of dungeon, fire, and sword, o how our hearts beat high with joy, whene’er we hear that glorious word!” I am thankful to have had a Christian grandfather. Papa(w), as I called him, was a […]
I’ve made no secret of the fact that I have been blessed with great and godly women in my life. My grandmother, who I called mamaw, loved Jesus and loved me. She always gave me open arms and a full plate (usually filled with fried potatoes and cornbread!—made with lard, […]
A Christian radio show host I enjoy listening to recently shared a story about his daughter looking for a job to help put herself through college. She applied at a local daycare and had success getting an interview. However, during the interview she was shocked to be informed by the […]
In case you haven’t heard, this is an election year. Our Florida Primary comes up in a week or so and early voting has already begun. I thought it might be a good time to take a look at politics through the lens that shows us all things good and […]
I’ve been involved in education for much of my life in some form or fashion. Back in my seminary days I was blessed to be the teaching assistant for Old Testament Introduction. The main professor allowed me to deliver lectures on the Kings of Israel and Judah as well as […]
COLLAPSE of course! Most people stay so busy this time of year with gift buying, party going, tree trimming, dinner planning, house cleaning, light decorating, card addressing, carol singing, cookie baking, and, if there was time, even a little bit of church going that they just COLLAPSE and wait for […]
For this month’s newsletter my heart was drawn to an article I originally put to paper in 2008, the year that my wonderful wife and I first celebrated a Christmas Day with our precious boy. Being born on January 2nd, December 25th found him nearly a year old and us […]
I used to own a bowling ball with a picture of Jeff Gordon on it. I didn’t know whether he was a good guy or not, all I knew is that the ball helped me convert many a spare shot. Later on, I found out […]