Here’s another hero blog. . . I met some real live heroes yesterday. Right here in Nashville. And I was impressed. Harold, a tall timid dignified man, stood and quietly told his story—a sad story of being spit on and cursed. It happened fifty years ago, but he...
My home church is doing a sermon series called Heroes, based on little-known characters in Hebrews 11. Maybe that is what sparked the recent hero blog-storm. I have not seen the TV show or heard the preaching series, but here are my current Top 10 heroes:1. My...
Since I’m always trying to improve my diplomatic skills, I was listening to Jim Rome’s radio show yesterday, while driving my truck to meet my wife for lunch at Blue Coast (best burritos in Nashville). I have no idea what it was, but something Bro Romy said prompted...
To drink, or not to drink—that is the question that simply will not go away. Disclaimer #1I know there are different views on this subject. I respect people on both sides of the issue. I know some good Christians who drink, and I know some lousy Christians who don’t....
He was the top NBA draft pick a couple of years ago. A teenager. Right out of high school. A gifted athlete. An instant millionaire. And, apparently a real thankful guy.Before thanking his momma, his shoe company, his agent, his high school coach, and the man...
While minding my own business in my favorite Barnes & Noble, reading Simple Church (great book for church leaders), I had a close encounter with the poster boy of the religious right, conservative republican, home-schooling, fundamentalist, fish bumper-sticker,...
