A trip to Home Depot leads to a baptism — and hope for Venezuela
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — ‘Go Dawgs!” That wasn’t a phrase I expected to hear in the heart of Tennessee Vols country. (Actually, it’s more like Commodore country…
Insight
Seeing the Lights of Paris
PARIS — Returning from Africa is a surreal experience. You say goodbye to brothers and sisters of the humblest means, the kindest people in the world, and…
‘It is critical that all of us get along, especially in the church.’
SEARCY, Ark. — ‘If I can help somebody, as I pass along, if I can cheer somebody, with a word or song. If I can show…
What Bailey McBride means to me
Bailey McBride was the first person I saw when I stepped off the plane from Atlanta at Will Rogers World Airport in 2001. He was…
Great preachers I have known
‘I need preaching that helps me to know God better. I don’t need preaching about culture and politics. I need to know God and his holiness.…
A challenge for 2018
I relish the coming of a new year, even if I cannot anticipate what the time will bring. This past year was amazing, with many unexpected…
This Christmas, resolve to contemplate the miracle of God becoming flesh
‘Joy to the world, the Lord is come.” I love Christmas and all the traditions — especially the sweets and the meals. I have special…
Faith, family, country and heavenly citizenship: It’s time to give thanks
Although our nation has its problems and is drifting away from the great Christian principles that marked its beginning, this country still blesses its citizens…
Panera and Psalms: Where do you find much-needed reflection?
I recently read a Wall Street Journal feature on Ron Shaich, founder of Panera Bread Co. He had just sold the business and was thinking…
In Jesus’ presence there is blessed assurance — and brutal honesty
A song that has become one of my favorites is by Dick and Melodie Tunney. One verse describes the feelings that occur in the presence…
