"When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind." (Luke 14.13) Texas and BBQ go together like Cheech and Chong or Simon and Garfunkel. You'll always find BBQ in Texas. One of my favorite BBQ places is a renovated Dairy Queen in the next town over--DQs also so ubiquitous they… Continue reading Sit Wherever You Like
Author: Jeremy Myers
The Wheel of Fortune
Fortuna was not a girl you wanted to marry. Even dating her could be dangerous. Fortuna, as you might recall, was the goddess of fortune in Roman mythology. Fortuna had a pretty face that made a person want to court her. The problem was that her pretty face could turn ugly in a split second.… Continue reading The Wheel of Fortune
True Grit
"Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, many will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough." (Luke 13.24) Crybabies need not apply. The Galilean Teacher scribbled those words on a piece of paper that he slid across the desk to the young marketing agent opposite him. A frown… Continue reading True Grit
The Things I Wanted to Say to My College Son
Being your mom is the greatest joy in my life. I wish I had had the courage to say those words to you before you left for college today. As you saw-- but tried not to see--my tears came more easily than my words. And the last thing you wanted today was another talk from… Continue reading The Things I Wanted to Say to My College Son
The Kindness of Strangers
"From now on a household of five will be divided." (Luke 12.52) It is something I wish I had not seen. In a world too often heartless, it seemed especially heartless. I once saw a woman refuse to enter the church for her mother's funeral. Instead, she sat outside in a car during the service.… Continue reading The Kindness of Strangers
Conversation Overheard Between the Great Creator and a Disgruntled Creature
Creator: Good morning, my little friend. I understand you want to speak to me. I hope this early hour fits your schedule. Skunk: Forget the niceties. And don't pretend to be doing me any favors. I've had this request for an appointment with your secretary since about the time of Noah and his ark. My… Continue reading Conversation Overheard Between the Great Creator and a Disgruntled Creature
The Keeper of the Story
Thirty-five years ago a man trusted me enough to tell me his story. Now, I trust you enough to tell it to you. I break no confidence in sharing his story. In fact, the opposite probably is true. He would like you to know it. Or, at least the parts that I am going to… Continue reading The Keeper of the Story
I Heard the Trees Whisper
As I walked beneath heavy boughs that blocked the light, I stared above to see limbs leaning left and right, and as the wind swayed the branches, I thought I heard words. I stood still, solidly grounded, but my ears uplifted to catch the soft sounds. Sit in our shade, the trees said, and I… Continue reading I Heard the Trees Whisper
Looking Back
If you don't mind 100+ degree temperatures, the place you might want to visit on the second weekend of August is Vernon, Texas. There, each year, you will find "Summer's Last Blast." The popular event has a thirty year history. What makes Vernon's event special--aside from the heat, which is not so special in August--is… Continue reading Looking Back
Treasure Island
For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. --Luke 12.34 Once a man told me the story of a woman--his wife--who traded their children for twenty black bags of garbage. I kid you not. Nor was he kidding when he told me the tale. As he related the event, his wife could… Continue reading Treasure Island
Sunday Brunch 