Author Archives: Gene

An Old Preacher’s Admonition: Please, Quit!

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Gene

Years ago, when I was a young pastor in California, some well-meaning chowderhead gave me a book titled, Dear Preacher, Please Quit!  (If you were that chowderhead, I apologize…for not telling you sooner.) The book’s author was no Rhodes’ scholar. … Continue reading →

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The Greybeard Chronicles: Why I said nothing at the moment of truth

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Gene

What will you do when standing up means standing out? It is easy to talk tough until it is tough to talk. Everybody is ready to do something until something must be done.  The reason we revere the founders of … Continue reading →

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The GreyBeard Chronicles: “Do I Disappoint You, God?”

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Gene

I was speaking with a Christian friend yesterday. She said, “I think I am such a disappointment to God.” To this, I replied, “No, you are not.” It is, I believe, impossible to disappoint God. We may displease Him, but … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do When the Life has Gone Out of the Life of the Party?

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Gene

Susanna Kim of ABC News has written a sad, sorry story about former NFL sensation Terrell Owens. Terrell Owens was despised by almost every fan of every team on which he did not play and by many on the teams … Continue reading →

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