On Wednesday night, I did something I have not done in a long time. I watched an awards show on television. Not just any awards show mind you, but The People’s Choice Awards. How can the people be wrong? Well, the fact that “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” was named Favorite Movie and “Keeping Up with The Kardashians” walked off…
Tim Tebow, Trash Talking & a Tame Tongue
“People can tame all kind of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. Ans so blessing and cursing come pouring…
Tony Dungy Likes Vick. Do I Have To?
I like Tony Dungy. There is no question that he has been one of the most inspirational coaches that the National Football League has ever seen. As a fellow Christian, I particularly liked his approach to the game of football and to the game of life. I am an Indianapolis Colts fan today, not necessarily because…
Black-eyed Peas, Hog Jowl & a New Year!
How could we make this New Year’s Eve more rowdy than in past years? Perhaps go to a party to ring in the New Year? No. Maybe a Watchnight Service at church? Not! We’re Baptists after all — we don’t get THAT rowdy! How about super-charging our night with a double sleepover with two of our boys’ friends. That’s the…
The War & Death Hit Too Close to Home
Christmas 2010 was unusually busy. And memorable. After leading two Christmas Eve Candlelight Services on Friday night and not getting to sleep until after 1:00 a.m., my oldest son thought 6:45 a.m. on Christmas morning was the perfect time to start opening presents! And, because December 25th fell on a Saturday this year, the day after Christmas was Sunday. …