My wife Judy recently showed me an old photo she took nearly 50 years ago of my grandfather, John Pratt, and our two sons. Our youngest son Phil has only......
“…with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence.” Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 Risking execution as traitors, the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence courageously etched......
This past week the news media followed the gripping story of a submersible vessel that disappeared in the North Atlantic. Last Sunday night, “The Titan,” operated by OceanGate expeditions, lost......
The Bible says those who follow Christ are to encourage one another “…and all the more as you see the day approaching” (Hebrews 10:25). Although no one knows the exact......
I no longer officiate many weddings, but I have performed two in the past two weeks — one for the daughter of a good friend and the other for my granddaughter,......
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the funerals of Judge Tom Wine and Coach Denny Crum. I received several emails thanking me for the tributes, and after reading them, I......
In a world where many seem obsessed with gaining the next big emotional high, it is often the lesser moments, when we are able to see God’s faithfulness, that bring......
I recently spoke at the funeral services for two of my friends – Tom Wine and Denny Crum. Both were well-known and influential community leaders. Tom Wine was a former......
Growing up, my mother was the primary disciplinarian in our family. My dad was gracious and merciful, while my mother was more concerned with truth and justice. My mom believed......
Kudos to Riley Gaines, the University of Kentucky swimmer who has taken a strong stance to protect the integrity of women’s sports. Riley publicly opposed the idea of men participating......