MINISTER'S BLOG

I can’t remember if it was 1968 or 1969 when Thanksgiving for my family was one like I had never seen before or since.  As a young boy, I remember my family getting ready for

When I was a teenager by parents forced my brother and I to join with them in what I thought was the most annoying ritual imaginable.  Every Sunday afternoon, dad would inform us that it

Where you 50 years ago this week?  I know that many of you hadn’t made your appearance in the world yet but many, like me may remember very clearly.  I remember it not because it

I don’t like roller coasters.  The older I have gotten the more my desire to avoid roller coasters has grown.  I suppose I wouldn’t have a problem getting on a very vanilla style roller coaster

We all know that change is inevitable.  Nothing stays the same.  We see it in the fashions of the day and the seasons and weather.  We often long for a vision of the past that

I suppose most of the people who will bother to read this blog post know that it is Pastor Appreciation month.  The Itawamba Christian Church people really got the memo on this celebration and again

For those who have paid close attention, you will have noticed a strange bird on the front license plate of our vehicle.  No, it isn’t a poor bird that we accidentally hit while traveling.  It

The life of a Pastor is one of routines and frequent interruption.  Over the years I have changed from being frustrated by this reality to relishing it.  It is fascinating how I can plan a

One of the not so fond memories of my childhood involved parent/teacher conferences.  By and large I was a pretty good student.  I usually got A’s with an occasional B and once in a blue

Every Thursday I find myself writing this blog.  I have been doing it now for a couple of years and it has become a regular part of my routine.  I am always on the lookout