Underwent left carotid surgery on the 27th, home on the 28th. Sailed through the surgery but had major problems with urination related to the anesthesia...a night in hell. Turned the corner the next morning and had a restful night last night at home. JEM

Since its publication in December of 2012, Old Testament Stories: What Do They Say Today? is still #1 on Amazon in its category and ranks high as well on Barnes & Noble. We are finishing up on New Testament Stories: What Do They Say Today? and will have it ready...

“This is a meaningful and enjoyable book for several reasons. First, it is a fine resource for Biblical literacy. This is particularly important for Christians these days with respect to the Hebrew Scriptures (“Old Testament”). Also, the work enhances our...

Received word Sunday via e-mail that Mark's Gospel: The Last Page, a historical novel, has been accepted by an agent, Dr. Thomas Schiavone, for representation. The Christian Right: Is It Christian? Is It Right...Or Left is nearing the actual printing stage.

Monday, June 25 About 7:30 a.m. Yalta appeared in the distance and the ship docked at 8:00. Standing on our private deck we saw a picturesque harbor, colorful gingerbread gilded resort hotels and home tiered up the sides of the mountains. The weather was balmy and...

Monday, June 18 Departed Tupelo 6:30 a.m. for our long awaited cruise over the Black Sea. Jeff Galloway drove us from Sunshine Inn to Memphis. Our plane left on time for Atlanta. Good connections in Atlanta, had premier seating with very comfortable former first class...

The Christian Right book I've worked so hard on for two years has gone to the printers. Parkeast Press of New York will have the e-book ready followed by the hard copy. Numberous talk shows are being arranged around the country. Mark's Gospel: The Last Page is also...

An early crowd showed up to get books, many ordered ahead. It was good to see old friends and some new ones. The book is selling well. Photos to follow.  

After an evening of cooking at Viking, a number of folks showed up at TurnRow Books for a signing. I was the associate pastor at Greenwood First United Methodist Church in the 70's and some remembered. We forgot our camera, so no photos of the event and this unique...

For the second Sunday in a row, Things I Wish Jesus Hadn't Said was the focus of a full adult Sunday school class I led. The focus was on Chapter Nine: Just Ask. The discussion was lively, humorous at times, but serious in disussing the meaning of Jesus' saying to...