Camille and I got back home from a brief trip to New Orleans.  It is always good to get away for a bit but great to be back home!  We had a great time enjoying some very delicious food, strolling along the Mississippi River, as well as going to the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. … Read More »

Wow!  What a year it has been!  Camille and I started our 2nd year of living in Mississippi this week and as you might expect, it has been a moment when we have looked back over the past 12 months to reflect.  Not only did the time fly rather quickly but it was in many… Read More »

One of the life lessons I saw in vivid display throughout my life was one I learned from my dad.  He was always quick to point out, just as his father had pointed out to him, that a person needs to be content and part of finding that wonderful place of contentment is by answering… Read More »

One of the dreams of actors is to be cast in a role where their portrayal of their character is unique, even iconic.  One of nightmares of actors is to be so well known for a particular role that they become what is referred to as typecast.  They were so good at that one role… Read More »

Last night at the Discipleship Training Course I asked the participants to think about and identify 3 people who, whether they wanted them to or not, were following them.  I was reading through the responses this morning and found them interesting.  The first thing I noticed is that people found it fairly easy to identify… Read More »

People around the Itawamba Christian Church have heard me mention an idea we each are being asked to consider for 2021.  The idea is:  “Take the Next Step!”  This idea is born from the Scriptures which tells Christians that the essence of being a Christ-follower is to follow Jesus.  It encourages each of us to… Read More »

Many years ago I read a book called “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey.  It was one of those kind of trendy books that caught the attention of much of the country.  I was curious and decided to read it.  It had some interesting and helpful words that I have tried… Read More »

This morning I was out for my daily morning walk.  As I was walking around downtown Fulton I noticed I was feeling a bit weary and frustrated.  I started trying to identify the source of these feelings and it probably won’t surprise you that it has to do with covid 19.  My particular feeling this… Read More »

As a little boy, it seemed to me that every really good story always began the same:  “Once upon a time…”.  The stories from this point would go in countless different directions but all started from that familiar place.  I could also tell that the story was completed when came that just as familiar ending: … Read More »

One of my favorite metaphors from Scripture regarding God and us, His children, is that of Shepherd and sheep.  I envision a beautiful pastoral scene where the Good Shepherd has led His flock to feed and to drink.  The sheep enjoy the bounty provided by the Shepherd and can do so with the calm assurance… Read More »