It has been said that "a teacher that ceases to learn ceases to teach" or "teachers are life long learners." You can also tell a lot about a person or at lest their current state by observing what they are reading or in other words, "their teachers." So I just wanted to let you peer into my life and mind a little by sharing what I'm reading at the moment. I frustrate my wife in how I [...]
I picked up this small book after running across it on This Blog. The title alone was enough for me to buy it. Curiosity! I have not finished it yet, but, let me recommend it to you for your reading pleasure. It is well crafted by 3 great writers, not the least of which is considered one of our most quoted christian leaders of our times, George Barna. Let me quote from George Barna's website: "If [...]
Today I played golf for the first time in 1 1/2 years. I was invited by someone in my church who loves golf and lives on the 6th fairway at Beau Rivage. My Dad was home, so the three of us hit the links. It was the most awesome weather; great temperature with a nice breeze. Now I'm not going to give Tiger Woods a run for his money, so I don't take things too serious. But, [...]
"...and a little child shall lead them." Isaiah 11:6 Maybe there is something to learn from this young generation about Church. When I was a kid I didn't like going to church but I did like seeing my friends there. I remember the old man who used to give all us kids a stick of gum every Sunday. Isn't it funny the things that matter to us. For me, the greatest memories of [...]
"In high school I was a friend of Herbert Orin Tubbs, a scrappy country boy from Alabama who loved to kill snakes, shoot guns and play basketball. Herbert, despite what you might imagine from my description, was quite intelligent, and when he graduated was offered a full scholarship to a good private university. Surprisingly Herbert, turned down the scholarship, stayed home and went to a local community college part-time. When I asked him why he [...]
