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You should be ashamed of yourself.

In our modern world, the concept of shame often gets a bad rap. It’s seen as an outdated, negative emotion, something to be avoided at all costs. But have we, in our quest to be free of discomfort, lost sight of the transformative power of shame?

The first dead person I ever saw.

Papa Wilson, my grandfather, died when I was eight years old. This was in 1964. I don’t remember many details about his actual death, but I do remember that he was 84 when he died. I thought that was positively ancient.

The gate of the year, 2024

“The Gate of the Year” is the popular name of a poem by Minnie Louise Haskins. She titled it “God Knows.” This will give you comfort and encouragement as we face 2024.

The weary world rejoices.

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. News headlines often paint a bleak picture, and personal challenges can sometimes seem insurmountable. Yet, in the midst of these trials, the message of “O Holy Night” resonates more deeply.

Being whole.

Thoughts that lead to brokenness are the devil’s way of blocking what God wants you to know about who you are in Christ.

Pa-rum-pa-pum-pum.

I’ll start with a confessional. Sometimes, Christmas music gets on my nerves. But before you call the grinch squad on me, I’ll explain. And I will use The Little Drummer Boy as a jumping off place.

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Sunday best.

When I was a little guy, Sundays were as much about wardrobe as they were about God.

Thanksgiving in Mississippi

Thanksgiving in Mississippi – it’s like any other Thanksgiving, but with a little more gravy and a lot more football!

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Ode to Fried Chicken

Here’s something special from me at Thanksgiving. Honesty, I don’t have anything against turkey, but fried chicken transcends any calendar date.

Does Jesus lead or follow?

The way we deal with uncertainty says a lot about whether Jesus is ahead of us leading or if we’ve put Him behind us to carry our stuff.