When Smart People Do Dumb Things

When Smart People Do Dumb Things

Now that Christian Laettner (great name) and Jerome Williams (another great name) have begun to corral some offensive rebounds, nobody misses Dennis Rodman. Dennis was a loose cannon when he played here. And, given his fondness for driving around in his pickup with a long gun riding shotgun, Dennis may have carried a loose cannon when he played here. But he doesn’t play anywhere, anymore. Just when he should be at the top of his game, nobody wants him….not the Bulls….not the Suns….not the Mavs….not even Madonna or Carmen Electra. What’s more, he is running out of skin to tattoo. And he’s only 33.

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Who Invited You?

Who Invited You?

As dreams go, I am not one of those people who regularly records them….or even remembers them. Those of you who have made a wintertime visit to the parsonage (necessitating a need to take your coats to the second floor), know that there is no notepad on my nightstand. So when I suddenly wake from my bed, I write none of the things in my head. Which might be informing. But much too demanding.

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Deep and Wide

Deep and Wide

Mike Norton is a nice guy. Not to be confused with Ed Norton (who once worked in the sewers of New York and hung out with Jackie Gleason), Mike Norton is the pastor-in-charge of our new church start in Canton Township. Thanks to your splendid response to the “Pass It On” campaign, a ton of our money is bankrolling his effort.

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A Wintry Spirituality

 A Wintry Spirituality

A preacher happens upon a group of boys who are surrounding a stray dog. Stopping within earshot, he listens to their conversation. Then he enters their circle and inquires as to what is taking place. The boys tell the preacher that they have found this stray and are deciding who, among them, will get to take him home.

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