An Ode to the Opinionated

An Ode to the Opinionated

There is nothing in the world as easy in giving as an opinion; consequently, in general, there are few things so utterly valueless. – Charles William Day It’s a beautiful morning. The Gulf waters are placid at the moment. This will most likely change later...
Who Needs The Church?

Who Needs The Church?

There is a movement bubbling up today that goes beyond cynicism and celebrates a new way of living, there is coming a generation that stops complaining about the church that it sees and becomes the church that it dreams of.” – Shane Claiborne...
The Voice of Conscience

The Voice of Conscience

Between the radiant white of a clear conscience and the coal black of a conscience sullied by iniquity lie many shades of gray – where most of us live… Not perfect but not beyond redemption.” – Sherry L. Hoppe Pangs of conscience. Yikes,...
Suffering The Silence of God

Suffering The Silence of God

I believe in the sun when it’s not shining, I believe in love even when I feel it not, I believe in God even when he is silent.” – Author Unknown – I got a little tearful today.  In public, no less. Relaxing by the Gulf waters here on Florida’s West Coast, I was...
A Rebel with a Cause

A Rebel with a Cause

Drinking beer is easy. Trashing your hotel room is easy. But being a genuine Christian, now that’s a tough call. Actually, that’s called rebellion.” – Alice Cooper – I am a bit of a rebel. Some say it’s in my genes. Actually, I can...
Traveling the Narrow Road

Traveling the Narrow Road

The narrow path that ‘Uncommon’ people will take, that the Lord wants you to go down, that really is the ultimate way to go.” – Coach Tony Dungy – Traveling unfamiliar roads can provide many opportunities to enjoy new sights, sounds, and...