I graduated from Texas A&M in 1979 and enjoy returning to the campus whenever I can. At a university that takes its traditions seriously I am always fascinated by the changes. One “new” (to me) tradition is an on campus student Bible study called Breakaway. It began as a small group Bible…
November 18, 1999 the Texas Aggie bonfire fell to the ground in the early morning hours before its construction was complete. News of the tragedy was painful for everyone who loves A&M. Aggie bonfire was an annual tradition that followed set protocols before Thanksgiving Day football game against the…
For the last 28+ years I have been overwhelming blessed by God to serve Grace Baptist Church as pastor. Each passing year seems to reveal more of God’s kindness to me in assigning me this post. The church is well-named because apart from the power of His active love…
August 1 I loaded my 2001 Excursion with my wife, five daughters and granddaughter and headed to Texas for a month-long Sabbatical. My son and sons-in-law are maintaining the home fires until various members of our traveling party return intermittently over the next week or so. Being in Texas,…
Dude Perfect is a group of guys from my alma mater, Texas A&M, who have become semi-famous for the incredible basketball trick shots. They “play basketball. On the Internet.” I enjoy their creativity and skill. After the exciting football season that the Aggies had in 2012, I found there…