Jul 23, 2013
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Football has changed
Football has changed since I played high school ball in the mid-1970s. Back in the good old days, the game was one of power and ball control. Many high schools and colleges didn't throw more than fiv…
Jul 22, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: How to be a Matthew in today's world
Be a Matthew: look around and identify friends, neighbors, co-workers, classmates and family who don’t know Jesus Christ as their savior. Write their names on your prayer list.
Jul 17, 2013
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Sports are constants in a world of change
After almost two weeks off, I'm back from vacation and preparing for the upcoming football season.
Jul 11, 2013
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: It starts with a book
In recent years, I haven’t taken as much time to sit down and read good books as I once had. So this summer, I’ve tried to do some reading.
Jul 5, 2013
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Celebrating the Fourth
Yesterday we celebrated our nation's 237th birthday. On July 4, 1776 a group of brave men signed a document, The Declaration of Independence, which has forever changed the world.
Jul 3, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Family values shape the nation’s future
During this patriotic season, there is much fanfare and excitement among Americans.
Jun 25, 2013
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Today's kids are missing out(side)
Summer officially arrived early Friday morning, but let's face it, none of us looks at the calendar and says June 20 or 21 is the start of the summer. Most people I know mark the beginning of summer …
Jun 24, 2013
FROM THE PULPIT: Jesus can help pick up the broken pieces
Summer vacation ended — as did the visit with Grandma and Grandpa — and Johnny and Mary went back home to their parents.
Jun 18, 2013
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Belated wishes for dads
Father’s Day slipped up on me this year. No, I didn’t forget to call my dad and share a few minutes on the phone with him. And I’ll see him sometime in the next few weeks when I head to DeLand for va…