George Barlow

If you haven’t had the chance, to see the movie, Woodlawn, I highly recommend it.  It’s based on the true story of Tony Nathan an America football coach and former running back from Alabama who also played for the Miami Dolphins for eight years. The year was 1973 in Birmingham, Alabama at the Woodlawn High […]

Have you ever had the feeling of intimidation?  Have you ever been afraid to say or do something because of your fear?  When I was younger my mom said, “Be Bold!”  She said to ask neighbors if they needed yard work done or snow shoveled.  I didn’t feel comfortable doing that.  I felt nervous and

Have you ever been angry?  Has your anger ever been justified?  Have you ever jumped to conclusions in your anger before finding out all the facts?  Have you said some words or sent an email that you wish you can take back?  We all can probably answer yes to one or all of these.  You

A couple of weeks ago I went out and played golf with a few friends at River Place just off 2222 and 620 highway here in Austin Texas.  We played a foursome of best ball.  I had a horrible first 17 holes with shanks all over the place, but when I made it to the

There’s a 30 second television commercial with a dad leaving the office of Charles Schwab with his young son who was asking questions.   The boy asked, “Hey dad, who was that man?”  The dad answered by saying, “He’s our broker.  He helps look after all our money.” The boy said, “Do you pay him?”  Dad

In Hebrews chapter 12 God gives us a warning and encouragement to make sure we make every effort to live in peace with everyone to not let bitterness take root. There’s a problem that can blow the candle of joy out of your life and leave your soul in darkness if you’re not careful.  This

In Acts 2:37 those seeking salvation asked, “What shall we do?”  Peter responded in verse 38 by saying, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.”  When you believe, repent and are baptized in the name of Christ our Lord, then the scripture

The knock came at the door of the inn.  It was late.  We can imagine the innkeeper had been burning both ends of the candle.  The census crowd had packed Bethlehem and he had finally locked the doors for the night. Until the knock, he shuffled his feet through the dark and made his way

We are well into the month of September.  It’s the end of the summer and our children are back to school.  Days are getting shorter and temperatures cooler.  At least some places throughout the country are cooler.  Here in Texas we have dropped from 100 degrees down to 93 degrees.   While cooler, probably not too

God has given me the joy and privilege of working and providing for my family.  This privilege and honor comes from only Him.  I enjoy it and welcome it! But more than anything else, I love working for the Lord.  Interacting with people from all walks of life is an intriguing proposition and it’s what