Author Archives: Gene

The Waffle House in me…or me in the Waffle House

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Gene

Tweet Sometimes, I feel just like Waffle House hash browns… …scattered …smothered …covered …chunked …diced …peppered …capped …and topped. But at least I am country. Other times, I just feel like Waffle House hash browns. Know what I mean?

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Dear Preacher: Do you really speak for God?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Gene

Tweet Dear Preacher, I have a thing or two to say to you. In church Sunday, the preacher I was listening to was talking about how to listen to a sermon. He was teaching us how to listen to him … Continue reading →

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I like talking about you, usually—or putting the “I”, “I” in ministry

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Gene

Tweet The idea that anything anybody ever does is 100% selfless is just not so. There are heroic acts—acts of great abandon and sacrifice. But every person is motivated by how he or she perceives a thing, by the values … Continue reading →

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Ray Lewis and the culture of convenient and celebrity Christianity

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Gene

Tweet Last night, NFL pundits celebrated the illustrious career of one of the fiercest competitors to ever don an NFL uniform. From the analysts in the booth and studio to the hundreds of media types tweeting sentimental snippets, Lewis was … Continue reading →

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