Category: 2010 Column

April 5, 2010 There is no running water on the island. To use the bathroom, we would fill up a jug with salt water, dipping into a 55-gallon barrel outside the door. When finished, we poured the saltwater into the toilet, making sure that we started high with the water jug and kind of “pushed” … Continue reading Make a difference in Bocachica

March 29, 2010 By the time you read this, I will be on my way home from a week-long journey in South America. I went there last Saturday with 19 others from Antioch for a mission trip. This week, we have been digging latrines, pouring concrete, and teaching. Jorge and Karen Silva, who started the … Continue reading Good parenting starts with Jesus

March 19, 2010 A candidate for church membership was asked, "What part of the Bible do you like best?" He said: "I like the New Testament best.” Then he was asked, "Which book in the New Testament is your favorite?" He answered, “The Book of Parables," and began to recite his favorite to the members … Continue reading Biblical illiteracy carries a high price tag

March 15, 2010 I heard a former NFL coach say that the most important thing about the scouting combine is that it gives the scouts and coaches an opportunity to look the players in the eye and see what kind of character they have. “Their speed in the 40 is highly overrated,” he said. “What … Continue reading This will be on the final exam

March 8, 2010 A telemarketer called a home one day, and a small voice whispered, “Hello?” “Hello!” the salesman said. “What’s your name?” Still whispering, the voice said, “Jimmy.” “How old are you, Jimmy?” “I’m four.” “Good, is your mother home?” “Yes, but she’s busy.” “Okay, is your father home?” “He’s busy, too.” “I see; … Continue reading Which mountain do you run to?

March 1, 2010 When the meeting was over, one of the largest men in the room walked over to Phil and said, “You were supposed to tell me something.” Phil looked up into the grim face and racked his brain, thinking, “What was I supposed to tell him?” He timidly said, “Man, I am so … Continue reading Men are not things we throw away