Recently, Starla and I were in New Orleans visiting our good friends Doug and Rachel McAllister, Pastors of Journey Fellowship. On our visit we were walking through the market area of downtown New Orleans when we were approached by “Tim.” Tim told us his story of his battle with […]
Waiting in line! Ugh!
‘Wait’ is the word of the day. Don’t you just hate waiting? Recently my friend, Doug McAllister came in from out-of-town. After picking him up from the airport we drove to one of my favorite restaurants. I greeted the hostess, and put my name in for a table. She informed […]
I Forgive You!
During the time I served as a Youth Pastor, we often took our youth on various types of trips, such as youth camps, Missions Trips, Ski Trips, etc. One particular year, the youth had turned in their monies. I had taken it to the bank to deposit it. Then […]
“But I want to be the bad guy!”
We were at the house on a Sunday afternoon, watching the Cowboys game, (which they lost) when my grandson Kanon, came running in dressed in a Pirate’s Costume. Starla had purchased several costumes for the grandkids to dress up in when they are over at our house. Kanon’s Daddy, Kolt, […]
Need a Vacation?
Re-energize is the word of the day. How many have ever taken a vacation and when you returned to work, you felt like you needed a vacation to rest from your vacation? The very purpose of a vacation is a type of a sabbatical. The main purpose is to […]
Smile a While!
Smile is the word of the day. When I was about fifteen I had to have a tooth removed to allow another tooth room to come in. The bottom line was I had a big gap in my teeth. I didn’t look quite like a hockey player, but I […]
Close Call!
The very first night my team and I held a church service under the bridge on the streets of Houston, started the journey of many exciting experiences. One of the firsts of which I will never forget. Our order and strategy was simple. Sing a few songs, preach a […]
God wants to be your Everything, Everyday!
The Christmas tree has been put away. The Christmas lights have been taken down. The fireplace mantle has been emptied of the Christmas stockings. All of the other Christmas décor has been placed back in the boxes and tubs and stacked away in the garage until next year. I don’t […]
I Was Blind But Now I See!
Perception is the word of the day. I was the guest speaker at a church in Texas. As I stood on the platform, the worship service had ended and the Pastor invited everyone to turn and greet one another. I turned to the choir behind me and started shaking […]
I Love You!
The word of the day is “I Love You.” These are the three most powerful words ever spoken. Three words that can change someone’s life. How many can remember a time when someone said to you, “I love you,” and you weren’t expecting it? Did it make you nervous, […]