Month: June 2020

It’s funny what you remember – Part Deux Our human brains have the capacity for different types of memories. One type is the fond recollection of meaningful personal events,

“…but he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my

How Sweet the Sound Perhaps you are familiar with the name, John Newton, (1725-1807), United Kingdom. The following is an epitaph written by Newton himself, now carved in stone at

It’s funny what you remember… As some of you may know, I have belonged to First Christian Church in Baton Rouge for my whole life. That is certainly not

For the word of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are saved, it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 A

BUY and HOLD What if markets crash? What about another pandemic? Will there be a social collapse? Is a catastrophic event of nature inevitable? Has World War III begun?

It’s Puzzling Nobody can say we didn’t have some good things come from the last 3 months. For instance, we now have a new conversation starter: “So, what did

Change I am a person who believes in change. I think that change is necessary for growth – whether talking about an individual, a group, a business, etc. Granted not all

“And the Neighbor is …” “On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

A SHORT JOURNEY IN MY LIFE Many of you know I grew up in southwestern Oklahoma. My father was a farmer and rancher, and my mother was a “super

I am a person with little to no sense of direction. North, south, east, and west have vague connotations at best, which is one reason why I really like

When I was asked if I would like to write a devotional, I thought, “What do I have to say that is profound, or even interesting?” I read back

Alone But Not Alone A frequent reminder of where we live, St. James Place, is the appearance of a white rose outside the dining venues. Affixed to the vase