Snow and family, Santa and gifts, kids and toys, Jesus and Christmas carols, love and generosity – these are the things we traditionally associate with Christmas. Watch any Christmas movie and any number of these themes will be prominently featured. Yet here we are in 2015 and the temperature in Rock Hill, SC is expected… Read More »
Spring Baseball and Life
I spent this past week at the beach on a study retreat, working on several sermon series for the rest of the year. Thursday was beautiful day, so I went for a short bicycle ride. When I rode by a park, young kids were practicing baseball on one of the fields. Dads and moms stood… Read More »
Redbuds and Dogwoods
“The pollen is really bad. Everything is yellow. But the redbuds and dogwoods are really pretty.” That was how my brother described the scene in Kentucky this morning as he drove to work. He talked about how beautiful the mountains are when everything turns green, but how dreary they can be in the winter. That… Read More »
Birthdays and Smiles
Tuesday was my grandson Liam’s second birthday. He and his mom are staying with us this week, so before I left for the office I was able to wish him “happy birthday.” He had gotten up earlier and was playing in bed with his mom when I entered the room to say good bye. He… Read More »
Those Silly Cats
For Valentine’s Day, Monieca and I ate dinner at Outback…the prime rib was really good. When we got home, our two outdoor cats (we live in the country) reminded me of an important lesson in life. Now I know you might think that’s silly, but let me explain. One of my fondest memories is from… Read More »