The Sunday Sermonette
The Sunday Sermonette – From Stumps to Eternity.
For those privileged to have grown up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we know that in the oven of August, two dates—and two alone—stand out: the 17th and the 29th. Those dates conjure haunting memories of masses of…
THE SUNDAY SERMONETTE – Pushin’ Forward.
Long ago, my sweet Granny from D’Lo told me, “Andy, what ain’t pushin’ you forward is draggin’ you down.” In life, who or what is either pushing you up the mountain or dragging you into the valley? Ponder this and…
The Sunday Sermonette – Marble and Paint.
“Cart this back to the quarry if you want to,” a struggling Renaissance sculptor said, putting down his hammer and chisel in exasperation. “This block of marble’s useless.” And then it sat for 24 years, exposed to the elements in…
The Sunday Sermonette – Almost Persuaded.
In the early days of World War II, the British War Cabinet was split over whether to discuss peace terms with Hitler or to continue fighting. In those dark days, the Luftwaffe was bombing London, along with other cities and…
The Sunday Sermonette – The Backwaters of Time.
The backwaters of time are teaming with precious, lost moments. Those moments flash before our eyes and then sink into the quicksand of memory. Quickly seize the moments that God bequeaths to you today – – once gone, lost forever.…
The Sunday Sermonette – Chasing Memories.
While motoring west on Hwy 90 a few days ago, a street sign caught my eye: Camellia Street. The name conjured days of long ago. My mind began chasing memories, and I followed. In the distance, I saw a church.…
The Sunday Sermonette – Chopped Down?
No matter how many times Life chops you down, you can always begin again. That new beginning can be difficult though. Talk to God and Jesus. Ponder this and go forth. (Originally published August 7, 2022)
The Sunday Sermonette — Keystone or Cornerstone?
Early Christmas morning, 1958, I dashed to our Christmas tree to see what dear Santa had left during the night at 5204 Greater Avenue, the address of our little house in Biloxi. It was a damp cold morning, with a…
The Sunday Sermonette – Decisions.
In the 1950s, Gulfport’s Angelo’s Italian Restaurant was nationally known for its spicy spaghetti and meatballs, scrumptious stuffed flounder, and delicious salads. Owned and operated by Mr. Angelo Xidis, it was THE place to dine. Many a Sunday after church,…
The Sunday Sermonette – Old Clocks on Boling Street.
As this old world winds its main spring tighter and tighter every day, I often turn my mind’s clock back to languid summer days spent in the early 60s with my sweet Granny from D’Lo. She lived in…
The Sunday Sermonette – Worry.
THE SUNDAY SERMONETT – Worry does not negate tomorrow’s fears, hurt, and sorrow. It does, however, empty today of its strength! Ponder this and go forth. (Originally published July 24, 2022)
The Sunday Sermonette – Merthiolate, a Lesson in Life!
For those of us who are a wee bit long in the tooth, a bottle filled with an antiseptic-smelling, red-orange liquid is more than just a nostalgic scent. It’s a time machine that whisks us back to summer…