If you are like me, there is something about the last few weeks of year that makes you want to stop and reflect on the events of the past 12 months. No matter how busy I am I always catch myself look…
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FROM THE PULPIT: Consider the true meaning of Christmas
Christmas is visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads; lots of parties; an annual season of goodwill; numerous trips to the mall; and pulling out hair because of myriad things to do.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: It's only a game
From youth league games to professional games, the sports we are supposed to enjoy have all too often led to deadly games. And that, my friends, is a sad indictment on American society.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Big bucks not to coach
Whenever I read about a Division I college football coach being fired, I question my career choices. What would have happened if I pursued coaching instead of writing sports? Would I have had what it…
FROM THE PULPIT: Give thanks in all circumstances, good or bad
On Oct. 3, 1789, President George Washington made the following proclamation and created the United States' first official Thanksgiving Day.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Thoughts for Thanksgiving
Thursday we celebrate Thanksgiving and so many thoughts flood my mind about this special day. In many ways I believe every day should be Thanksgiving. Most day just waking up and coming to work is a …
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Defining a miracle
I'll admit I didn't watch all of the Auburn-Georgia football game Saturday. I was channel surfing trying to find the best game and, with Auburn leading 37-17 early in the fourth quarter, I settled in…
FROM THE PULPIT: Atheists' search for fulfillment will be fruitless
Several atheist assemblies are springing up around the world, which troubles me.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Celebrating the team concept
I get a little nostalgic at the end of every high school football season. Scenes of a season ending bring a flood of memories from my final days as a Gulf Breeze Dolphin 38 years ago. For all the fan…
FROM THE PULPIT: Are you like Mrs. Peterson or Mr. Peterson?
You've probably heard the phrase, “Many a truth is told in jest,” or some version of it. Geoffrey Chaucer included this sentiment in "The Cook's Tale," written in 1390.