I have a feeling I am not alone when I say that there are times in my life it feels like God is just a million miles away. I look at circumstances […]
The Face of Hope
In our very recent history we have had many horrific events of men and women who, under the disguise of religion, have sought the extinction of others who disagree with them through […]
Running into the Darkness (of pain)
I was recently given a book entitled, “A Grace Disguised” (thank you Larry). This book is an account of how the author dealt with the tragedy of losing his mother, wife, and […]
Life in Focus: Wanda Hambrick Stevens
Isn’t it amazing how sometimes you can’t remember where you were last week, but you can remember with crystal clarity where you were years ago? I couldn’t tell you where I was […]
Knowledge vs. Experience
Many years ago I was asked to speak at a Men’s conference. This particular day 3 preachers were scheduled to speak. The first speaker was a 16 year old boy, I represented […]
Life Lessons from my Dad’s Death pt 2
When I was 16 years old, my Dad and I were riding home from church when I asked him “The Question”, “How do you know if you are called to preach?” I’ll […]
Life Lessons from my Dad’s Death

My Dad and my (step) mom made a beautiful duet. She was a soprano, Dad was a tenor, and they harmonized so well together. They were always being asked to sing for […]
The Follie of New Years’ Resolutions
When I was around 12 or 13 years old I made an important resolution; I decided I would stop sinning. That’s right, stop sinning. I figured that I could go about a […]
The (Real) Meaning of Christmas
One could read the Christmas story and think that the events were put together at the last minute. I mean a 9 month pregnant young woman riding a donkey around 70 miles? […]
Jesus is Not the Reason for the Season
No that isn’t a misprint. All of the bumper stickers that you see that read “Jesus is the reason for the season” are not exactly correct. Don’t believe me? Keep reading. The […]