Gentle friends,if any such folks are reading, I wish to make it clear that during my 22+ years of writing this piece, I have avoided ever using “bad” words. If any sneaked in, they were mild, never thrown carelessly around like many words crossing the lips of broadcasters, particularly in the sports world.
“No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised” (Romans 4:20-21).
According to a survey that a broadcaster was talking about the other day, 80 percent of Americans have “special things” in their home that they have set aside for “special occasions.”
The Idle American My friend–call him Barney–has jumped through hoops and negotiated mazes that are part and parcel of a long and successful professional communications… Login to continue reading Login…
The Idle American My friend–call him Barney–has jumped through hoops and negotiated mazes that are part and parcel of a long and successful professional communications… Login to continue reading Login…
Pastor’s Pen “The Lord gave victory to David wherever he went” (2 Samuel 8:14) The historical account of David’s life is fascinating from start to… Login to continue reading Login…
I’ve been writing for newspapers, if you include student publications, since I was a junior in high school. I can’t count how many stories I’ve written about people, places, and events through those years.
We came to the land to which you sent us. It flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit. However, the people who dwell in the land are strong, and the cities are fortified and very large. And besides, we saw the descendants of Anak there” (Numbers 13:27-28).
If a vote were taken, Irving Berlin and Richard Rodgers likely would score landslide wins for memorable musical compositions, many of which live on.
Anyone who has been with me on an extended road trip knows about my preference for maps — not a GPS or a cellphone app, but an old-time, folding paper map. The real deal, if you know what I mean.