I was watching 60 Minutes, a story about refugees from Syria. It was heart wrenching. Thousands of families crossing wasteland with nothing but their clothes, facing a very uncertain future. Many emotions weld up: sympathy, thanksgiving for my own life, anger at those whose greed […]
Year: 2014
God, Who Are You?
I have lived in Broussard for thirty years. Last week I saw parts of the area I was not aware existed. I thought I knew Broussard. I don’t. I realized that for thirty years I have lived in the same neighborhood, taken the same […]
The Bible – Too Much or Not Enough
“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Prov. 30:5 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Tim 3:16 Indictment 1: Ignorance of scripture. As Christians we are woefully […]
Wednesday Night Live
There is a UL basketball game tonight, but I’m going to Wednesday Night Live. Enough said. See you there. Amana Christian Fellowship 310 Milton Rd Maurice, LA (map) Just a few minutes south of the Acadiana Mall Nick
Indictment
A friend sent me a link to a powerful sermon, Ten Indictments by Paul Washer. It’s an unusual sermon. It’s nearly two hours long. It was preached nearly 6 years ago. An indictment is a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime or a thing that […]
Sixty-five and Going Strong
I am sixty-five. I keep up and enjoy a full-time law practice without secretary, paralegal or anyone else. I am not intimidated by younger attorneys and suspect the opposite may be true. I post on my blog nearly every day. I have just agreed to […]
Following
Jesus said, “Follow me.” He called those who did, “disciples” which means followers. Consider the impact of focusing on being a “follower.” Quit following others. To follow Jesus, you have to stop following anyone or anything else. We sometimes refer to this as “repentance” or […]
Christian? Yea or Nay?
Am I a Christian? I know seems an awfully heavy subject for a holiday weekend. I woke up with that question on my mind and I can’t shake it. I would like to just think about today’s football games or go outside and work in […]