PODCAST: Hungry? Literally or metaphorically, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson’s got you covered…

Come for Grandma Stone’s Butter Pecan Muffins. Stay for the wit and wisdom of Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, as we talk about her newly released devotional… oh, and did I mention she threw in a few recipes as well? As in the whole Grandma Stone deal? And that’s just the start. This is what we call […]

PODCAST: The search for Stolen Jesus… with Jami Amerine

Who stole Jesus? That’s not very nice. They should put Him back. Or at least tell us how to find, or reclaim Him. Now, I’m not talking about manger scenes… although this time of year is when we hear about such hijinks… I’m talking about… well… I guess you can just listen in on my […]

Too Much, Too Little… and the Glory of God in the Both’of’em.

It’s a time honored tradition. Every year I tell myself, “This is the year. The year of Christmas Simplification. We are stripping it down… Going back to basics… Cuttin out the hoopla, man.” Not that hoopla is all bad, of course. Why some of my best Christmases have involved plenty of it. But I’m talking […]

And now… a wise word from a Guest Misfit

“It’s not only permissible to be who you are, it is your sacred duty”. I wish I had come up with that little gem right there. But alas, it wasn’t me. It was, however, someone related to me. So I’ll take partial credit. I’m sure she won’t mind. That “she” to whom I refer is […]

PODCAST- Daniel Rice: Hashing out this whole HASTHTAG business… oh, and the #Gospel, too.

What’s trending on social media as we speak? Who exactly IS Generation Now? And, not that you aren’t completely hip and don’t already know, but… how would you explain this whole hashtag thing to someone who is not as completely hip as you, and doesn’t know? And… oh yeah, what does ANY of this have […]

Top 10 Reasons It’s a Wonderful Life is the BEST Movie OF ALL TIME

Now that it’s December, I feel it’s perfectly legit and socially acceptable to talk about anything and everything related to the Holiday Season. And today, I want to talk about this. Just because I can. So without any further adieu, and as per the title of this post, I give you… The TOP 10 REASONS “It’s […]

WINNER! WINNER! Nope, not a Chicken Dinner. Even Better!

We had a whole bunch of entries, which is pretty darn exciting for me anyway, and I thank each of you kindly! So before I announce who the winner actually is, let me just milk this a bit and tell you how much fun it’s been putting together this eclectic little mix of […]

Baaaaaad Behavior… and Reconciliation…

IN case you were wondering what THE quote of the week is, as a public service for your convenience, I have hereby determined, hands down, it is this: “How do you reconcile your love for someone with the revelation that they have behaved badly?” It was spoken by a morning talk show personality, in one […]

Cyber Monday… So Good to Me…

You’re supposed to read that heading like the Mamas & Papas song “Monday Monday”, just in case you didn’t know. And if you’re too young or just plain out of the loop of ultimate late 60’s/early 70’s greatness… here you go: So yes. It’s Cyber Monday! It’s CYBER MONDAY!!! And you know what that […]

PODCAST- Tahni Cullen… Part 2 (this is where it gets really good!)

And a hap, hap, happy Thanksgiving to you! It’s a day to show our gratitude, and I for one am oh, so grateful to have you join me here on our little oasis of the offbeat. Yes, it’s true, I was very mean to cut off Tahni’s story just as it was getting really good… […]