Let Me Entertain Her
February 16, 2016 | Marriage Matters
I can still remember a happy morning three years ago when I made my shoulders sore from patting my own back. I felt like a king,…
Uncool, When Necessary
February 13, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year’s fashions. -Lillian Hellman When playwright Lillian Hellman was called to testify before…
In Search of Love
January 22, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
Some people seem to think Christian Love means Affectionate Reassurance. Affectionate because it brings lots of hugs, smiles, and “I love you’s”. And reassuring…
As We Forgive
January 14, 2016 | Relational Matters
He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven. -Thomas Fuller…
The Transsexual Dilemma: Part 3 of a Five Part Series
December 3, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
The growing support for transsexualism in the culture, plus the growing number of voices within the Church calling for us to not only to…
The Unnatural Drifter
November 3, 2014 | Keeping It Clean
“People do not drift toward Holiness. Apart from grace-driven effort, people do not gravitate toward godliness, prayer, obedience to Scripture, faith, and delight in…
As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us (repeat chorus as needed)
October 30, 2014 | Relational Matters
I’m still working on three things Jesus demands from me: that I not worry (Matthew 6:34) that I turn the other cheek (Matthew 5:39)…
Beastly Me
October 22, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. – Psalms 73:22 David was having one of those days, one…
Houston and Homosexuality Part II: In Praise of Squeaky Wheels
October 16, 2014 | Relational Matters
Update Yesterday I posted on Houston Mayor Annise Parker’s subpoena of pastor’s sermons and communications, an extraordinary move by any standards. In response to…
Houston, Homosexuality and Heavy Handedness
October 15, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
Since the Ebola scare is today’s top story, there’s a secondary item you may be unaware of: the City Council of Houston has subpoenaed…
Not Interested. Thanks. Goodbye.
September 29, 2014 | Keeping It Clean
It took me about four decades to perfect the art of brushing off pushy solicitors. Not that I begrudge anyone their means of making…
Hungry Like the Wolf
September 8, 2014 | Keeping It Clean
“Strut on a line, it’s discord and rhyme, I howl and I whine I’m after you Mouth is alive all running inside and I’m…
When the Young and the Restless Leave Church
August 27, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
My son had some disturbing news to share the other day. He attended an event where several of his old friends who had graduated…
You’re Grounded!
August 21, 2014 | Doctrinal Matters
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all…