Probably about 7 or 8 years ago, Camille and I were making our way to the Church building for another day of work.  We were living in Topeka, KS at the time and were driving down 29th Street.  29th Street is a rather busy corridor within the city and it is made up mostly of… Read More »

What Will Covid’s Effect Be on Itawamba Christian Church?  I suppose asking this question on January 13, 2022, might seem a little strange.  Now that we are nearly 2 years into this situation, I can understand why some would say the question is a little late!  To be true, covid has been in the back of… Read More »

One of the interesting aspects of being a Minister is the diversity of experiences you get to have in the course of everyday life.  Case and point, a couple of days ago I found myself, along with another Minister and the Mayor of Fulton, being asked to judge some essays that had been submitted in… Read More »

This week marks a date that I have had in the back of my mind for about 30 years.  It started on January 1, 1992 when I was with my dad celebrating his 70th birthday. He was telling us all about how he was now on “borrowed time”.  This was an idea he had gotten… Read More »

It’s December 23, Christmas Eve Eve if you will.  It’s a busy time and one that finds me eager finish tasks so that I can enjoy a few days of relaxation and celebration of the King of Kings.  This blog post is on my list of things to-do and inspiration for a post has been… Read More »

It seems like a lifetime ago that I found myself in a very uncomfortable situation.  It was Christmas time in 1989 and the local parent/teacher organization was looking for someone to play Santa Claus.  I am not exactly sure why I became the person to be recruited for the job.  I wasn’t sure if I… Read More »

A couple of days ago when I was looking at Facebook, I noticed a “Memory”.  These reminders of past things we have posted is an interesting feature.  The particular memory that caught my attention featured a picture of several molasses cookies being rolled out, cut, baked and iced.  I appreciated the reminder of that project… Read More »

One of the blessings of being Minister at the Itawamba Christian Church is the daily joy I experience as I enter the building where we meet to Worship, Study and Fellowship.  Of special note is the Sanctuary, the place where we gather each week for worship.  The high ceilings and beautiful stained-glass windows have inspired… Read More »

It’s that time of year when our thoughts are turned to family gatherings and a idea of home is frequently present in the forefront of our minds.  For me, home was a beautiful place.  Not that where my growing up years took place was aesthetically unique but rather it felt safe, stable and comfortable.  Today,… Read More »

Maybe it is just me but saying HAPPY Veterans Day seems to not quite feel right.  On this November 11 I find myself living in a community filled with veterans.  Many of the members of my Church also share the common link of having given a portion of their lives to serving in the military. … Read More »