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Choices

A few days ago, while sitting in my study getting ready to do a funeral, I reached across a table for a pair of scissors and my back “went out.” Maybe you have experienced that sudden painful sensation that sends you to your knees. This one was moderately painful as compared to other instances I’veContinue reading “Choices”

Houston, Texas. . .YOU have a problem.

By now, most people who pay much attention to “the news” have heard about the hoopla in Houston over the legality of pastors being told they must hand over the sermons and speeches. Now, the attorney for the city, who denies any involvement by the mayor (cough, cough), has said keep you sermons but weContinue reading “Houston, Texas. . .YOU have a problem.”

Married

Rita Rudner once said, “I love being married. It’s so great to find someone you want to annoy the rest of your life.” Someone else said, “A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” Today is the 42nd anniversary of the day I stood before a pastor beside my beautiful bride and saidContinue reading “Married”

What’s the big deal?

People ask me all the time why I make such a fuss over fitness and nutrition. Two reasons, one very personal, the other a matter of record. Personally, meat & three used to be my mantra every day. My whole world revolved around what and where the next meal would take place. I ate for tasteContinue reading “What’s the big deal?”

Conditioned or Condemned

If you have read my blog lately, you already know I’ve made a big deal out of being fit. I stand by that, wholeheartedly. Thats is not the subject of this little missive. The Boy Scouts of America have had as their motto since the beginning of the 20th century, “be prepared.” You mightContinue reading “Conditioned or Condemned”

Body Rock, part 2

Today was an absolutely fantastic day. The new BodyRock LifeGroup met for the first time at church. Being a fitness coach is a blast. I never imagined I could be a preacher and help people with their spiritual strength AND be a trainer and help them with their physical strength. This has been and willContinue reading “Body Rock, part 2”

Body Rock

Sunday, April 6th, 2014 is the 35th anniversary of my decision to trust Christ as Savior & Lord. Life with Jesus has been a wild ride. My poor wife never expected to be married to a preacher, much less a crazy one. God allowed us to “raise” a son who is a wonderful dad, greatContinue reading “Body Rock”

NPPA

For the past several days, Deb and I have been visiting our son and his family in Coral Springs, Fl. We’ve had a ball playing with the grandkids. But that is another story. Just this past Tuesday (it seems longer when life is moving at the speed of light) we got up at 3Continue reading “NPPA”

Home Sweet Home

I am American. I am more American than many, if not most, Americans. My heritage is American Indian, Souix Nation to be precise. Some would call me a half-breed; I’ve been called much worse. I just call myself American. Americans, citizens that is, regardless of what adjective you put in front of the word toContinue reading “Home Sweet Home”

I used everything You gave me

During a sermon a few weeks back, I was trying to encourage, incite, motivate. . .believers to do all they can for God. That might sound a bit oxymoronic since we all assume all of us in church are actively serving God; don’t we? For years I’ve heard a cacophony telling me to slow down.Continue reading “I used everything You gave me”