Monthly Archives: December 2016

Lauren, our firstborn, didn’t arrive as expected. About 4 weeks before her due date I heard the office phone ringing after Sunday evening worship. Cindy had stayed home not feeling quite right and was calling to say something was quite … Continue reading →

If you know me you know that I’m not a “legalist” and that I love Christmas. This year Christmas is on a Sunday (December 25th by the way). It occurs this way at various intervals and won’t happen again until … Continue reading →

Fifty years ago today I was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas. I remember it like it was yesterday. Well, not quite. I do remember South 9th Street and the first house I called home. The front yard mimosa trees were … Continue reading →

I wrote the following in February 1996. My son was three at the time. Today is his 24th birthday. He earned a degree in Industrial Engineering, then graduated from the Cross Church School of Ministry, and is now on staff … Continue reading →