The Confederate Flag Battle
For the record, I do not currently own anything with a Confederate flag on it. Growing up in South Georgia, I knew it as the “Rebel Flag” and used it as a curtain in my …
Are You a Spiritual Diabetic?
According to Healthline.com, “29.1 million people in the United States have diabetes, 8.1 million of whom may be undiagnosed and unaware of their condition. In adults 20 and older, more than one in every 10 …
Is God’s Word Like a Map?
We have a small group of believers ranging in age from nine to 50-something that meet in our home each week for prayer, fellowship, a meal, and Bible study. The Bible study portion of our …
Facebook Newsfeed and the Misdirected Outrage of UnFans
Today I received a message from a “former” fan of one of the Pages I manage on Facebook. This particular page has over 85k Likes, so the volume of Messages and Notifications is pretty high. …
12 Biblical Reasons to Give Thanks
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I certainly love it as much as I love Christmas (even though it doesn’t get near the treatment that Christmas gets). Growing up, Thanksgiving was the day when …
Intoxicated
In October of 1983, I was just starting my sophomore year in high school and Huey Lewis had just released his Sports album. Heart and Soul, The Heart of Rock & Roll, If This Is …
Good Friday Meditation: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Hands down, my all-time favorite “easter” song is O Sacred Head, Now Wounded. The original poem is often attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153), but in recent years has been attributed to the Medieval poet Arnulf of Louvain (died …
The Story of the Christmas Tree
It’s difficult to imagine Christmas without decorated trees. But do they have any “redeeming” value for Christians? And how did the idea get started in the first place? I think the answer to the first …
How to Select a Winner From Facebook Fans (Page Likes) In 3 Steps
I recently ran a contest for a client designed to quickly get “new Likes” for their Facebook Page. It was a giveaway, with a very desirable prize, so we exceeded our goal in less than …
The End of a Season
Sitting at my computer this morning, my windows are open, it’s 64° outside, and I’m sipping my favorite autumn drink (hot chai). It’s a bittersweet moment for me. Fall brings a rich, crispness to the …