By Danny Minton “I shall pass this way but once; any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being; let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” (American Quaker Missionary, Etienne de Grellet 1772-1855) Next week, I add another number to

By Danny Minton The commercials have ceased, the conceding phone calls have been made, the losing celebration parties have been canceled, winning speeches have been made, and transition talks have begun. Another presidential election has come and gone. The first election I remember in detail was the Kennedy campaign in 1960. I remember negative comments and concerns being thrown around

By Danny MintonAround midnight one evening, I rose from my chair and began shutting the house down for the night. It is in those late nights, or should I say early hours of the day, that memories of things past tend to creep through our minds. On this night, I had thoughts of our son Scottie, who was born with

By Danny Minton Over the years, I have been asked to officiate at the memorial service for numerous people. Of the more than 120-plus people I have spoken over, all but a handful were either relatives or friends. Most have been good Christian men and women who have served the Lord faithfully. I have shared their life stories and notes

By Danny Minton Not many people know that I am a farmer. Well, farmer may be a misnomer. However, I do have a small field I cultivate, fertilize, plant, and water every year. It amounts to around 16-18 square feet. My main crops are tomatoes and jalapeno peppers. However, the summers in West Texas are hot, and my crops don’t

By Danny Minton Most things we see and hear in life are filed somewhere in our minds and never referred to again. There are some events that make such an impression that they pop up in our thoughts from time to time. One of those events resurfaced in my thoughts this week as I considered what to share through my

By Danny Minton Over the decades since becoming a Christian, I have worshipped and worked with congregations in numerous cities. Along the way, there have been some good experiences and some learning experiences. Looking back, each one had its good qualities and areas needing improvement. In all my former experiences, one stands out as what a “church” should be like.

By Danny Minton Have you ever walked through a cemetery and read the markers? I do this each time I preside over a funeral at the gravesite. Markers will vary from cemetery to cemetery, with the most interesting found in small-town cemeteries or the older sections of established ones. I read the names and dates that represented their lives. Sometimes,

By Danny Minton One of Kathy’s younger brothers was admitted a few weeks ago to a facility due to advanced dementia. This past week, he was placed under hospice care. During his life, he spent his time buying and selling antiques and collectibles. However, during the past months, he had become more of a hoarder and recluse, obtaining thousands of