By Michael J. Brooks Thanksgiving is, indeed, a wonderful time for families and friends to get together and enjoy themselves around a table of good food. I’ve been thinking lately about othe... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks I found a volume in a used book store a few years back on the life and death of President William McKinley. It was interesting to learn more about our 25th president. Mc... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks “Something old, something blue, something borrowed and something new” is an old rhyme repeated at weddings. I’ve known many brides through the years who’ve been creative... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks The lady behind the counter listened to my request, and then made a simple statement, “You’re not from around her, are you?” I was on a trip at the tim... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks It was a disturbing call I received several years ago. His mother phoned to say Gary was in jail. Gary had grown up in our church and joined the U.S. Army. On a weekend... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks Rick Stanley died in January at age 65. His life changed dramatically in 1960 when his mother married the widowed Vernon Presley. Rick and his two brothers became step-b... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks Conference leaders brought CDs, books and curriculum materials for the “free” table at our denominational retreat center last month. A lady whom I’d not met and I found... Read more
By Michael Brooks Years ago students had to relocate to attend theological seminary. I often joke that when I was young, we had seminaries to attend, not just click on! The rise of Internet... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks I’ll never forget the family I met at a neighboring church years ago while leading a Bible study. They were happy in their church, I thought, but several years lat... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks I accepted a lunch invitation from a community organization and was happy to meet some new businessmen and women in the area. The day’s speaker was interesting and fun,... Read more