The Assassination of Pastor Truitt
It was about 8:00 PM on the sultry Tuesday evening of July 20, 1886, when calamity struck the parsonage. Newly arrived Pastor James...
Kissing Mirrors?
Cute story: A private parochial school had a problem with a group of 12-year old girls going into the restroom, putting on heavy...
A Mirror for Thanksgiving?
As we approach Thanksgiving, few of us are totally destitute of blessings from God. If you feel that God has been stingy with you, try...
What is in a Church Museum?
Imagine for a moment that you visited the museum district of a large city. Which museum would interest you the most? Some of the more...
Robot Sidekick
Do you own a robot? It seems that they have become very popular. R2D2 and C3PO achieved fame in the Star Wars series, and working models...
The #NeverChurchAgain Attitude
As many of you know, I retired from the pastorate in 2015, and have since started Rose Chapel Ministries (RCM). Among other things, RCM...
The Pencil
As a boy, preparing for a new school year at Maverick Elementary required the purchase of a package of #2 pencils and several “Big Chief”...
What Were You Thinking?
Looking back at my childhood, one thing stands out: my older brother was a thinker, and I was not. My brother thought of others and...
A Huge Mistake!
Have you ever made a huge mistake? A mistake that required professional help to correct? Can I share with you an experience I had when I...
Spectator or Participant?
Recently, Sue and I attended a Houston Astros baseball game at Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston. Every time I go there, I am amazed...
