(I wrote this several years ago but today—the day before Father’s Day, seemed like a good time to post it. Thanks to Paula Morrel and the good people at Tales from the South for allowing me to share it on their program and including it in their book, Tales from the South: Volume 2). It is the 10th of August,Continue reading “A Son Remembers (1)”
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A Place at the Table
I had dinner with my mother last Friday night—nothing unusual about that. What was different was where we ate. It wasn’t at her favorite restaurant (Bandito Burrito), or at her house. We ate at her new home—an assisted living retirement community. As we entered the dining room and were looking for an empty table, there were aContinue reading “A Place at the Table”
A Mother’s Perseverance
(I wrote this for Mother’s Day 2013, just a few months before Mom passed away. I was heading home from Arkansas and was going to stop by Madison and take her out to lunch. My brother Andy called me somewhere around Corinth, Mississippi and told me that Mom had experienced a massive stroke and wasContinue reading “A Mother’s Perseverance”
Personally Speaking
A Glorious Rescue Day A Mailbox, a Note, and a Good Neighbor A Mother’s Perseverance A Place At The Table A Son remembers (1) A Son remembers (2) A Taste Of Greece Back In The USSR Bicycles, Lawn Mowers & Valentine’s Day Hazardous to Your Health If Love Was a Truck IM4U It Just Might MakeContinue reading “Personally Speaking”
The Music of Heaven
Beatrice Harrison was an accomplished British cellist of the last century whose peak performing years were in the period between the two world wars. One summer evening in 1924, she was practicing in her garden when she stopped and restarted several times. The reason? There was a nightingale that began singing along with her—echoing partsContinue reading “The Music of Heaven”
About
I was a teaching minister for forty-five years, serving churches in Alabama, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. Retired, I now live in Searcy, Arkansas, where I continue to write, teach (a little), contribute to our church and community, and enjoy our grandchildren. My wife, Janice, and I are originally from north Alabama (Huntsville & Madison). WeContinue reading “About”
A substitute for prayer?
“I’m sending positive thoughts your way.” Let’s start by acknowledging the good will and intent behind these words. People say such things because they are concerned about someone in difficult circumstances and they want to voice their support for them. We’ve all been in this situation and know the powerlessness you feel—someone you care aboutContinue reading “A substitute for prayer?”
Peace Out
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33) These words were spoken by a man being pursued by authorities who wanted to put Him to death (John 11:53-54). More to the point, HeContinue reading “Peace Out”
And that’s the way it is!
Walter Cronkite was news anchor for CBS from the early 1960’s to the early 80’s. He walked a generation through their share of difficult times: the assassinations of President Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Senator Robert Kennedy. There were watershed events like the Civil Rights Movement, the moon landing, the Vietnam War, WatergateContinue reading “And that’s the way it is!”
The Servant King
John makes it clear that Jesus was King of the Street. His record tells us that as Christ approached Jerusalem, the pilgrims went out to meet Him. They proclaimed Him to be, “King of Israel” (12:13) while He was still on the road leading into the city. And yet, John also lets us know thatContinue reading “The Servant King”
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