Month: August 2024
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Well, that was embarrassing!

With about five minutes left while teaching Sunday’s second service, I suddenly felt flush and clammy, but had the presence of mind to ask someone to come up because I thought I might pass out. Too late! Just as two guys came up behind me, they caught me from behind as I fainted. I didn’t…
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You’ve got to know when to hold’em know when to fold’em.

In 1978 “The Gambler”, by singer Kenny Rogers, was a number 1 country hit, and achieved mainstream success on the pop charts at a time when country songs rarely crossed over. At first glance the lyrics aren’t particularly appealing nor seem meaningful. However, a closer look at references to the game of poker and how…
