Alligators, bootleggers and explosions in this ‘true’ tale
You always try to do right by the ones you love. Most of the time, it’s not difficult: a little spoiling, a lot of compromise, respect, regard and renewal of attitude goes a long way.
Two weeks ago, my wife and I were invited to a gourmet outing in Jennings County, where we were to witness some of the finest cast iron culinary concoctions we have seen.
This is the time of year I get hungry for some nicely cooked turnips. In fact, one of my favorite vegetable casseroles is a turnip cheese casserole I have enjoyed over the years.
Taking on daunting new task is not to be avoided, but enjoyed
Standing in the freestall barn on a beautiful fall day, with cows munching on TMR as the backdrop and the president of a 100-year-old organization as the feature, I was getting ready to conduct an interview.
Jesus recognizes soul and body should be harmonized
There are two grave errors we are likely to make about our human nature. On the one hand, we are likely to forget that our body has a soul. On the other, we are just as likely to forget that our soul has a body.
Apply the ‘Mole Phenomenon’ to hard-to-understand answers
Does God always answer prayers? There are some problems that just seem too big. We pray and we wait, but circumstances become more complicated and answers are slow in coming.
Deploy ‘fish stories’ with care, to maximum effect
One of my best friends, Bob, asked me a couple of weeks ago to arrange a fishing trip next spring to pursue northern pike. According to Bob, he is an expert trout fisherman, but I know most of his reports are fish stories.
"What’s wrong with me?" That’s a common question when your head hurts, your stomach loop-de-loops, your tongue’s disorganized and you present yourself at the hospital.
