Today I stood on a grassy knoll in a cemetery in Newport, Tennessee. It was a warm June day, but there was a refreshing wind blowing as the graveside service began. Terri and I had come over to be with a friend whose dad had died. Continue reading “A Friend, a Cemetery, and the Gospel” →

Can you keep a secret? The longer I live, the more I realize the scarcity of persons who can be trusted with confidential information. Whether in government (an unnamed White House source) or the church, people love to talk. Continue reading “Zip My Lips” →

As a pastor, I am aware of so many families who struggle with children who have ADD. Attention Deficit Disorder can cause many challenges at school and at home. When someone has ADD it’s hard to stay focused. Continue reading “This Is No Time for Spiritual ADD” →

I was talking to a friend of mine once who told me about a man in his church who tried to take over a business meeting. It seems the man didn’t want to make any changes to reach new people. Continue reading “Why Are There So Many Knuckleheads in the Church?” →

My family tells me I’m in a rut. When we take a vacation, I like to go to familiar places like Gatlinburg or Orlando. I don’t want to have to think when I’m on vacation, and going to new places or taking new roads causes me to think. When I have down time, I like mindless comedies, simple books, a nice chair to sit in or a mall to walk around so I can watch people. I don’t ask for much. Continue reading “Finding Purpose and Meaning in What We Do” →