When I was a little boy, rodeos had calf scrambles. To give the adult cowboys and cowgirls a break, they would call for all the boys to come into the arena for the calf scramble about midway through the rodeo. The boys were paired up, and then about … more

The pastor at my home church was preaching one Sunday, and as an illustration, he shared that some senior adults received so little in Social Security that they had to eat dog food. Then he added this phrase, "I don't think God likes that." Everyone … more

Jericho was an old city in Jesus' time. It was a crossroads city where farmers came to trade their goods. It was also a resort town. About 18 miles from Jerusalem, the elite of Jerusalem had winter homes there. It was also the home of hundreds of … more

Back in seminary, I made a visit to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. My reasons for making the trip were not pure. A cute girl was going, and I thought I might have an opportunity to get to know her. Mammoth Cave is the largest known cave system in the … more

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: - Sunday - Trustee ministry anniversary worship at 10:45 a.m. - Sunday, Feb. 25 - Golden Age ministry anniversary worship at 10:45 a.m. Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old … more

First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: * Friday, Feb. 9 - Food Pantry giveaway beginning at 1 p.m. while supplies last. more