The Bible-Believing, Bacon-Eating, Blog-Writing, Bald-Preacher

     If you are flying in an airplane the last thing you want to hear your pilot shot on the radio is, "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday!" When the word mayday is repeated 3 times it becomes an international distress signal. It is most commonly used by pilots and ship captains when their plane or boat is going down. Some local fire departments, police stations and rescue squads use it also when they are in distress or immediate danger. So when ever you hear it you know something isn't going right and danger isn't a possibility but a definite.      In 1923, Frederick Stanley Mockford, a senior officer at the Croydon Airport in London, was m'aider which was a shortened version of the phrase venez m'aider meaning "come and "help me." In 1927, the International Radiotelegraph Convention of Washington voted to make Mayday the official term for distress replacing SOS. It has been used every since. asked to come up with a word that would be easily unders...

     There was a business man who worked many long hours. He worked hard to provide for his family and to make sure they were able to afford many nice things. He didn't have much time for anything beside work. He spent his weekends working around the house to make sure it looked nice. So his weekends were full of grass mowing, mulch scooping, fence painting, flower planting, treehouse building, car washing and many other chores. He didn't mind because his family was provided for and had many nice things.      One day during his lunch break he decided to go to the florist. It was almost Mother's Day and he wanted to wire his mother some flowers. She lived 200 miles away and even though he hadn't seen her in a long time he wanted her to know he was thinking about her. As he pulled into the parking lot of the florist he could seen a young girl sitting on a bench outside the florist crying her eyes out. The man wasn't one to get involved in strang...

     If you could imagine walking into a closet that has tile walls, floor and ceiling with one of those super bouncy balls that isn't round but has one of those odd shapes that makes it bounce all different ways in your hand. Then you throw the ball as hard as you can against one of the walls and then your try to catch it. That is how my mind works. I never know where it is going and sometimes I don't even know where it was. Focusing on one thing isn't always easy for me. Not only am I easily distracted but  lots of times I don't even need a distraction to get distracted.      To give you an example of how my mind bounces, as I was turning onto Grace Chapel Road this morning off of Falls Avenue I was going over my outline for Sunday in my mind. I saw a power pole on Hurricane Hill Road and that reminded me of last night when our power went off. That was followed by memories of other times our power has gone off. Then I saw the old G...

     Everyday we are faced with many decisions. What will I have for breakfast? Is this shirt clean enough to wear again? Do I share the bacon with the rest of my family? Most we make without even thinking. Yes, I will brush my teeth. No, I would not like to hear your offer on how I can make millions from my own home. Yes, I would like my combo Bo-sized. Some we spend time debating. I can't remember if I saw this Family Feud or not? I think I remember that suit Steve Harvey is wearing. I don't remember either of those families though. Hmmm, wait, I do remember that question. I have seen this one so let's see what's on Food Network.      One question we are faced with every day is who we will serve. In fact, we make it over and over everyday even though we do not realize it. There is no form for us to fill out showing our decision. We do not have to call a standing by operator. We don't even have to inform anyone of our decision. ...

     This morning was about to be my last morning. The morning started out like every other morning. Nothing told me this could be my last morning. I showered, dressed, fed the dog and was on my way to the office. I didn't take the time to fix and eat breakfast. Instead I grabbed something to eat later at the office. I jumped in the car and away I went. I was driving down the road trying to find a radio station that would catch my attention with a song or with something besides commercials when I decided there was nothing entertaining on at the moment. I reach to my visor and grabbed a CD. I had a couple in my hand so I glanced down to see which ones I had. I only read the first on and decided it would work so I quickly looked back up. When I looked back up I immediately noticed a very large truck in my lane coming at a great rate of speed. I blinked once and then I realized he wasn't in my lane I was in his so I steered my car safely back into my lane. I would thank...

Thank you Fantastic Sams for sending me a coupon for a $2.00 off any adult haircut. I am sure you are a great place to get a haircut. I see you have two locations in Hickory which are not to far from me. I am sure your stylist are well trained and have experience but I will not be using your coupon. I am bald. Even if I tried to let my hair grow I am sure I will not have enough for you to cut by the time your coupon expires in 3 weeks. I know you offer other services.  I don't know what a eyebrow wax service is but if your sending a coupon for $5.00 off I am sure it is more than I am going to pay to find out. I am not interested in getting what hair I do have colored. I just cannot see that turning out well. I do have a question for you though. From your disclaimer I see that long and thick hair may cost more. Why? I can understand thick hair because that would require more cutting. Long hair on the other hand doesn't unless you are cutting it a little at a time instead of ...

     The last couple days have been very good for me. Parents with teenagers or who have had teenagers will understand where I am coming from too. I got to "hang out" with my daughter yesterday and today she laid on my bed as we played a game together on our phones. We laughed and talked about silly things. It was a good time. It was a great time. One that I wish would happen more often but I know will happen less and less. So when ever the opportunity arises I will take it. No matter how tired I am or how busy I am I want to take time to make sure she knows dad is always available for her.      Where in the world would I get the crazy idea of trying to make sure I am available to her even when I am busy or when I am tired? My parents of course. I remember when Dad was busy for a few afternoons and we had not gotten to see each other a lot he would wait on the school bus with me. We would pass football or baseball. This wasn't just when I...