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You never know who you may run into at a Waffle House. “What’s your name?” I asked our waitress as she gave us our menus. “Misty,” she said. We began to talk a little as I ordered a couple... Continue Reading »
“We are willing to do whatever it takes to turn our church around.” The desperation in her voice drew me into the conversation. Her church was on a rapid decline with only a few dozen people attending, and she... Continue Reading »
“Hey, Preacher! If you had to get a real job, what would you do?” “It’s 9 a.m. I didn’t think you got out of the bed until 10.” “We are paying you pretty good for just working one day... Continue Reading »
“Get the net! This is a big one!” There is nothing more aggravating than watching another man catch fish. My father had a knack for knowing where to throw the lure and how to feel a large bass slowly... Continue Reading »
“I just had an amazing gospel conversation! At our outreach block party, I was talking to a man who was having a tough time, and I shared with him about how God has gotten me through tough times and... Continue Reading »
“I am not in control.” My father came to this realization as he fought cancer during his last 10 months on earth. Up to that point, he seemed to be in pretty good control of his life. Death has... Continue Reading »
I walked into the ornate facility and watched the faces of the crowd flooding in. There were vendors outside selling all types of merchandise. Some of those in the crowd had smiles on their faces and seemed pretty confident.... Continue Reading »
“Lord, please give me an opportunity to share with Barry,” I prayed as I walked up to my son’s ball game. I didn’t really want God to answer my prayer. I wasn’t in the mood to talk to anyone,... Continue Reading »
“Will you come?” It took a lot of nerve to ask the question. I had been in my neighborhood for a short period of time, and I was inviting every one of my neighbors to a party to watch... Continue Reading »
Nick sat on the bench with little hope of ever getting in the game. It became clear he would only be a backup quarterback for a mediocre college team, so he decided to transfer to another school. Although he... Continue Reading »
“Start counting, Daddy! I’m going to hide!” My son Corder rushed off into the house somewhere. Now, I would like for you to believe that I am an all-star dad who loves his son so much that he plays... Continue Reading »
He stared at the computer screen in amazement and read the words again: “Are you the Rokeem who was in foster care 20 years ago?” In response, he typed: “Mrs. Deborah? Is it really you?” Memories flooded his mind.... Continue Reading »
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