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

By Danny Minton Oh, how the language of teenagers has changed from generation to generation over the decades. My Grandparents:The egg really knew his onions showing off as a cake-eater when he got the glad rags to attract the cute girl. My Parents:The anchor clanker was doll dizzy with a pocket full of clams and ready to go cook with

By Danny Minton I recently watched the movie “An American Christmas Carol,” with the main character named Benedict Slade (aka. Scrooge). In one scene, he observes an old love he had turned away years before. Now, she was spending Christmas morning with her husband and child, a child that resembled the young love Slade had left. His face and eyes

By Danny Minton Browsing through the various conversations on the internet, I found that there are scores of people who are depressed, unhappy, mad, or just feeling down about all types of things, people, and situations. I find that there is always someone with a negative comment to make, no matter how uplifting or positive the idea being presented tries