Every Wednesday my kids and I head down the road to The Well food pantry to stock the shelves, fill plastic bags with groceries, take out the trash, flatten boxes and haul them to a recycling center. Our little trips to The Well have kept me reminded of the present recession’s impact on our small… 
Archive for September 2009
The Well
My So-Called Dislike Of Buildings
My pastor and friend, Andy, made a joke at my expense at the conclusion of last Sunday’s service. When I was out of town. When I was unable to defend myself. Coward.
He announced that he’s put together a building committee. Then he went through the list of its members, detailing why their expertise and experience… 
Mr. Johansen
This past weekend I played and spoke at First Baptist Bridge City; a key player in my family’s history: It’s where my mom grew up, where we said good-bye to my grandmother, where Mr. Johansen introduced my parents to each other, where they tied the knot.
More than 45 years ago my Dad drove from Texas… 
For The Few Or Almost Everyone?
What if God’s will comes in two brands: Individual and Universal.
The first answers the questions we’re asking: What should I study? Who should I marry? Where should I live? God’s individual will is for my life only. It’s often grainy, hard to get at, often not making sense until in hindsight.
The universal will of God… 


