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I never ran track. I possess an incredible amount of slowness. A few years ago, I watched a videotape a church member made for my son in which the church’s father and son softball team was playing. There were several men in the church with sons who were juniors or seniors in high school. Since I was the recreation minister, I put this group together for a team in the church sponsored men’s slow pitch softball league.

In the video, I get up to the plate for my at-bat and hit the ball down the right-field line.… Read more

The giants mentioned in the Bible are never on the side of the good guys.

Take Goliath for example. I can only imagine what it was like to be an Israelite soldier when the giant Philistine from Gath, stepped out and began trash talking the entire army. This huge soldier steps forth and challenges a one-on-one battle with any Israelite warrior. There is fear all around.

It was quite apparent Goliath was not leading the group in singing the camp and fellowship songs, In a Cabin in the Woods or Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree.… Read more

I sat in a hotel room looking over the city of Amarillo on a recent book tour. Whenever I’m headed to this town the tune of the song Amarillo by Morningplays through my head. The famed city of the Texas panhandle has been the stopping place for many a trip throughout my life. Youth groups on their way to the Glorieta Baptist Encampment in New Mexico, conferences at the same location, various ski trips, book tours, and vacations have all found Amarillo the perfect place for a night’s lodging.… Read more