My favorite post

Posted on March 25, 2009

Yes, this is the second time I've put this video up on the blog.  But this is my favorite post so far. It's vintage footage of my daughter Landra catching an unofficial world record sized gar in the Trinity River. Had to put it up here again. Enjoy!

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The Next Winner of the "Golden Crab"

Posted on March 10, 2009

Congratulations to Pastor Chris King - this month's winner of the coveted "Golden Crab" award. Display it with pride, Chris!

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Meet Elva

Posted on March 5, 2009

  This is my mother-in-law, Elva. I've known this sweet lady since I was 15 years old. She knows me just about as well as anyone does. 83 years old, and she hasn't had a bit of cosmetic surgery. Amazing! Most of us can only hope to look half as good if we make it to 83. By the time Lisa is this age, I'll probably be gone. She'll be onto her 2nd husband. And she'll look back and...

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It's not every day…

Posted on February 15, 2009

... you get to hold an alligator!

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The "Golden Crab" Award

Posted on February 12, 2009

Congratulations Tianne Moon, Spiritual Development Coordinator and winner of the coveted Golden Crab Award!

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15 Things You Probably Don't Know

Posted on November 3, 2008

1. My favorite fly reel is made by Abel.2. If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be Marshall Mathers (a.k.a. Eminem).3. I found a dog on the highway a few months ago... and kept it.4. My lifetime scoring average at FSU was 0.7 points per game.5. I own a pair of lime green dress shoes.6. My kids made a list of phrases they don't want me to use anymore.7. I despise nut grass and weak coffee.8. I've had 0 speeding tickets in my life.9. My ...

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Who You Should Vote For

Posted on October 15, 2008

Based on the response to my last post and the current series at Fellowship, I'm not the only one who's politicked right now! Good.And one of the most asked questions I'm hearing is: But what can I do to make a difference? That's a great question. After all, the political process seems so much bigger than those of us it's designed to protect. So what can you do? The answer is: vote.But whether you find yourself standing on the left or the right, ...

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Vintage Footage…Just Recovered

Posted on September 19, 2008

  Recorded in the muddy waters of the Trinity River, this video captures the heart-stopping action of the greatest gar guide around, Kirk Kirkland, helping my daughter Landra land the "unofficial junior world record" for a gar. Check it out!

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The Dog Days of Summer

Posted on August 6, 2008

It's hot. I'm talking triple-digit, boiling lava hot. And I love this time of year! Over the past several weeks, Lisa and I have gotten to spend some time in Miami and the Fellowship campus there, writing, relaxing and getting ready for the coming fall. (Of course, I've done a little fishing too. You didn't think I'd go to south Florida and not try to catch a fish or two, did you?) One project that we've been working on is our new book about ...

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'Go To' Phrases

Posted on April 19, 2008

Have you ever noticed how certain people are remembered for their 'go to' phrases? Take Dick Vitale, the college basketball guru. He always says, "Yeah, baby!" Well one of the things I love to do is observe different speakers and leaders in the church. And it's fascinating to me to see how often these guys go to their 'go to' phrases.     Rob Bell - "Um...um...um..." and "Are we trackin'?   &nb...

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