A few evenings ago, I decided to do something I had been wanting to do ever since I moved to Mississippi.  I listened to 5 different sermons from 5 different congregations that are all based here in Fulton.  I know, that probably sounds like some kind of ancient torture for some people but my motivation… Read More »

Camille and I had the pleasure of attending the Itawamba Agricultural High School football game last week.  We witnessed a very competitive contest with the happy outcome of the home team coming out on top.  As the game approached halftime, I notice the assembling of the two marching bands who would be performing during the… Read More »

As most of you involved with the Itawamba Christian Church probably already know, we are going to be hosting a Friend Day on November 7.  The idea is that each of us reach out to the people in our circle of influence who either aren’t Christians or who don’t have a Church home to visit… Read More »

We find ourselves nearing the middle of the month of October.  That may not be such a big deal to you but it is for me.  The monthly emphasis in October that many congregations have embraced across the country to use this month to be intentional about expressing appreciation to the ministers, pastors and preachers… Read More »

One of the interesting dimensions of living in a family is observing how each family chooses to deal with certain subjects or questions that arise about life.  I learned, sometimes by uncomfortable trial and error, that certain questions were not to be asked and certain subjects considered taboo.  Some examples of those questions like that… Read More »

A long, long time ago, when I was a freshman in college, I was required to take a course called “Styles”.  I started my college career with the lofty goal of getting 2 degrees simultaneously from Manhattan Christian College as well as Kansas State University.  It sounded like a great plan at the time but… Read More »

I remember about a year and a half ago that the Kansas City Chiefs, the team I have followed from childhood, were in the Superbowl and in fact prevailed in stunning fashion.  As a new season is now here, I was looking back at the Chiefs pennant proudly displayed in my office.  I haven’t quite… Read More »

The other day in my Bible readings I came across the story in 2 Kings where Josiah had become King at the age of 8 and what some of the details of his reign included.  About 12 years into his reign he was determined to give the Temple of God a bit of a refurbish. … Read More »

I remember several years ago when I was reading the local newspaper that a company was advertising for people to go into restaurants “undercover” to eat a meal and then share their honest feedback.  I thought this sounded like some kind of a joke but the idea of people paying for my meal and for… Read More »

I remember in days gone by when renting videos to watch in the leisure of your home was a big thing.  Now of course, video tapes and video stores are gone leaving only an occasional reminder on an abandoned building still painted the familiar colors associated with this company or that.  One of the big… Read More »