Tim Tebow was speaking at a youth rally in Trussville back in the 1980's. He was only a child yet his testimony affected all in the family life center. When he asked the hundreds of young people in attendance if they were ready to make a decision to accept Jesus Christ as their personal lord and savior, the altar was flooded by a few hundred ( Read more... )

Al Franken is going to be the new senator from Minnesota. This means that Norm Coleman will have lost a gubernatorial election to Jesse "The Body" Ventura and a senatorial seat to Stuart Smalley. I can only hope that his wife then runs off with Willie Ames and that he is pummeled by Rod Blagojevich in an ex-politician matchup of Fox's Celebrity ( Read more... )

• Utah whipped our crimson butts on Friday. Kudos to the Utah players and coaches. They came to play.
• I'm tired of Alabama giving assorted football teams the biggest win in the history of their programs.
• My record as a bowl game spectator: 1-5. Ouch! I've watched Bill Curry lose to Miami in his last game, Stallings win our last national championship ( Read more... )

Rick Warren

I went by my parents' home on Saturday. We were discussing the news of the week when my dad reminded me that he's met Rick Warren. Years ago, my dad was part of a study group of Methodist pastors. They arranged all kinds of continuing education trips, one of which took them to the west coast - Berkeley to L.A. for different classes and ( Read more... )

Politics and faith

Pastor Rick Warren is delivering the invocation at Obama's inauguration. And many members of Obama's "base" are ticked off. Apparently changing the way we do politics in Washington doesn't mean letting someone who has different beliefs be a part of the celebration. Some liberal people of faith think he's too conservative on social ( Read more... )

The next time I tell you how awesome the Twin Cities are, remind me that on December 15, 2008 the windchill was announced as being minus -29.

Gene Chizik!

He may be a great fit for Auburn. He may be a successful coach in the seasons to come. But is he an upgrade on Tuberville? At this point, the answer is a resounding 'no'. Again, I think the removal ( Read more... )

Track your checking and credit card debits and credits more than usual over the holiday season ( Read more... )

OK, I'm a little behind the times. But here are some things that I have found to be awesome:

Hulu - Shannon and I are almost caught up on The Office thanks to this great site. Plus, I can relive the joy of Arrested Development. Who needs Netflix? Steve Holt!

Last.fm - What would life had been like for me in high school if I had this music site back ( Read more... )

I got to speak about Sumatanga at the Upper Sand Mountain Parish meeting last night. It was in Dutton, Alabama. Beautiful drive, great food, nice folks. I took Josh with me because Shannon had to work. Two ladies doted on him the whole time. He made it through most of the service and LOVED the music. Kid's got Methodist DNA.

I grew up in small ( Read more... )

Nevermind. Auburn and Tuberville have parted ways and now the fun begins. Can Auburn attract a coach who will be an upgrade over Tuberville? I don't know who they have to pick from. Of course, who seriously thought Saban was an option for Bama two years ago (besides Winston).

Roll Tide. Processed.