It will be one of the more poinant memories of Hurricane Katrina. The man tearfully told of holding on to his wife’s hand until strength ebbed from his arm. Looking into each others eyes, she told him it was O.K. to let go. The water’s force overcame a valiant effort to keep [...]
Boy was I tired when I got home yesterday. We had 196 in worship and 109 in Sunday School. Whoo hoo! Three families joined with us and I got to pick on someone new. Typical me, I forgot the special music and just started preaching. The soloist was a good [...]
I complained to my son’s mother-in-law that I was tired from roofing his house. My exact comment was, “I am starting to run out of gas.” Her reply went like this, “The old grey mare ain’t what she used to be.” Pausing for a moment, I said, “I think we buried the [...]
I called in advance to warn her. “Honey, I don’t know if I told you or not, but my little sister and her family are going to be staying with us a few days.” Sounds innocent enough, only thing it wasn’t like they were dropping by from their home across town for a [...]
Say “goodbye” to hot summer days. For now at least. There is a hint of fall in the air. Some of our hardwoods are turning color already. The farmers are getting ready for harvest, the hunters are preparing for bow season. The geese are flying south, north, east and west. [...]