Living Real

Somehow I managed the feat of never having an injury that required the use of crutches over the span of my 49 years. Was I just that careful? Possibly. There was that time when I had a four-wheeler wreck that I probably should have had some, but I was skipping school at the time and [...]

I’ve seen this video before. I love it. I love the music, I love the thought and creativity behind it. What do you think?

Anne Jackson, a young woman I’ve mentioned many times before left for the little country of Moldova to learn more about the current situation of sex-trafficking. That’s right, I said “current”. As in, it happens every day, even in 2010. Anne shared a ton of her thoughts — including dealing with her own issues of [...]

Easter. I can remember what Easter meant as a child. A new dress, purse and shoes. Often a hat. Definitely a basket filled with goodies, wrapped up in cellophane tied with a pretty bow. And the pictures. Can’t forget the pictures. Had to capture the moment of the Easter finery. And usually the house. And [...]

I sent most of this out as an email to our church people, but I feel like I should share it here as well. Wednesday nights are special around our church. We share a meal together then we have a short Bible study or worship time. This Wednesday night falls right in the middle of [...]

Reading in Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 we read a story that Jesus told, likening the Kingdom of Heaven to a field planted with good seed. The farmer planted good seeds, wheat. Then, that night, the farmer’s enemy came and planted weeds in the field with the wheat. The farmer’s loyal workers are all up in arms [...]

Americans are such racists. By and large, all of us are.  Whether you’re black, white, red, yellow or whatever. We argue amongst ourselves about racial equality — primarily between black and white. It’s amazing, however, to see how those racial lines seem to disappear into a form of unity when our American race is challenged. [...]

I’ve held my tongue, but no longer. I simply have to brag about my daughter-in-law. A couple years ago, she was in training to take over one of the local Sonic stores as an owner. (As if that’s not enough to be proud of!) While at one of the stores in Knoxville late one night, [...]

This week has started off to be just like any other week. Work on website, work on newsletter, work on bulletins, work on writing — general busy-ness. Add in the waiting on Tuesday for a bed to be delivered and set up, and don’t forget packing for the trip we leave on Wednesday and stay [...]

The needs in Haiti are still very real and intense. All money raised in response to the Haiti earthquake will be used immediately to re-equip Compassion’s local support structure and to provide for the immediate needs of Compassion-assisted children and families. Compassion has been meeting the physical and spiritual needs of Haitians for more than [...]

Matthew Paul Turner, author of a book I highly recommend, Churched, One Kid’s Journey to God Despite a Holy Mess, has written another book, Hear No Evil, My Story of Innocence, Music, and the Holy Ghost. It will be released tomorrow, February 16, 2010. I have a certain appreciation for the works of Matthew, because [...]

Not long ago, I tackled the subject of giving to those who have been devastated by the earthquake in Haiti. I am still of the mind that we — especially believers in Jesus Christ — should be lending a hand in any way possible. I am still of the mind that we are supposed to [...]