Top Ten Reasons Hurricane Season is Like Christmas

Some Diversionary Humor
 Top Ten Reasons Hurricane Season Is Like Christmas
10. Decorating the house (with plywood).
9. Dragging out boxes that haven’t been used since last season.
8. Last minute shopping in crowded stores.
7. Regular TV shows pre-empted for ‘Specials’.
6. Family coming to stay with you.
5. Family and friends from out of state calling you.
4. Buying food you don’t normally [...]

Chain Saw Crews Needed

If your church or men’s group is looking for a great missions project, let me suggest bringing a team to South Louisiana to help with disaster recovery. The Greater Baton Rouge area lost a lot of trees and many people are in need of help removing them from their homes and yards. This also is [...]

Hurricane Gustav in Waldheim, a personal journal

Gustav in Waldheim. 7 – Posted on September 4, 2008 by slchjc  – Gustav is gone and Waldheim still lacks electricity, but no Katrina like tree or roof damage is to be found. My family in North Louisiana are experiencing worse conditions than St. Tammany Parish with no electricity, flooding, and tree damage. We are praying [...]

Lopez Lomong: An Unbelievable Olympic Story

My favorite olympic story thus far is that of Lopez Lomong, a Sudanese refugee who ran his way into the United States and into the 2008 Olympics. He carried the flag for Team USA during Friday night’s opening ceremony. He was one of Sudan’s Lost Boys. His story is well worth reading. Also, see his [...]

Best Pictures on the Internet in 2007

My personal favorite

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Remembering Katrina

Forty-five miles north of New Orleans on August 29th, 2005, a small community in St. Tammany Parish was reeling from devastating tree damage. The Waldheim area lost 30% or more of its trees and near 100% of homes were damaged in some way. The smell of pine sap is forever entrenched in my nostrils as [...]

The Bible on treatment of Animals

Someone ask me this question this morning, “What does the Bible say about pets?”
I like Proverbs 12:10.
(ESV) Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
(HCSB) A righteous man cares about his animal’s health, but [even] the merciful acts of the wicked are [...]

In the News: A Skeleton in God’s Closet

Don’t fret over James Cameron’s claims to have found Jesus. Here’s some links to some helpful info about this “Breaking News.”
A brief and concise argument from Paul Meier, noted scholar of Ancient Archaeology and professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University. He actually authored a fictional book about this scenario called “A Skeleton [...]

“…doing it the Lord’s way.” – Tony Dungy

Check out this article. Wow! What an unbelievable guy. I’m praying that I can be as bold and solide in my faith as the men at the top of the NFL world right now. What would success do to your faith? What would you say your most proud of when commended? Thank God for men [...]

A Christian Super Bowl

Probably won’t hear this side of the story. Check out this article.