God Is Not Sheltered-in-Place
This column was recently featured in The Christian Citizen It’s official. ZooBorns win! At a time when many of us—soon most of us—are sheltered in our homes, life has become an ongoing … Read More
Blog posts for Kindness
THIS JUST OUT: Coronavirus and Kindness Are Both Contagious!
The Bible says to love your neighbor. Alternatively, some people on this earth apparently believe that the Bible says love your neighbor unless you are in a … Read More
Empowerment Gratitude Kindness
Sarah’s Purse
I always knew it would be a great day when Sarah Goodson walked through the door of our church carrying her big purse. Raised during the Depression on … Read More
Judgment and Forgiveness Justice Kindness
We’re in the Same Boat, Brother
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. I love a good blues tune. Part of my affection is driven by the melodies, but it’s the lyrics … Read More
Hope Kindness Religion and Spirituality
All God Wants for Christmas is You!
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. The Christmas holiday is in full swing, which means that from now until December 25th, we will hear … Read More
The Holiday is Pronounced THANKSgiving
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. It’s hard for me to believe that New York City (where I now live) is part of the … Read More
Empowerment Hope Kindness Self care
Wisdom from the Kmart
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column through GateHouse Media. When I want to lift myself out of the dumps, I go to the Astor Place … Read More
Check Your Weapons at the Door
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column for GateHouse Media. I had an unfortunate collision on my motorcycle . . . with a bug. You … Read More
Justice Kindness Religion and Spirituality
WINTER IS COMING: A Study of Holy Week and Game of Thrones
This column was preached as the Palm Sunday sermon at the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in NYC as well as featured by Baptist News Global. It’s finally here! The last season … Read More
Judgment and Forgiveness Justice Kindness
BAPTISTS IN VEGAS
This piece was featured as a nationally syndicated column for GateHouse Media as well as preached as a sermon at the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church. I just played Vegas. As … Read More