For Guys Only… 7 Ways to Treat Your Wife

Let’s be honest, guys. Most of us aren’t very good with women, especially our wife. We may think we are. But many of us fail at being the husband our wife needs. Looking in the Bible we discover a lot of help for us (because we need a lot of help). Below...

Marriage according to Kids

It seems like my wedding day was a long time ago (especially looking at our pictures). A lot has happened since that hot summer day. Next to the day I received Jesus Christ as my personal Savior, the best day I ever had and the best decision I ever made was August 8,...

3 Surprising Truths about Family

I was born into the Burdine family. I am also a member of my mother’s family which are Sorrells. 33 years ago I became a member of two other families – Judy’s father is a Prichard and her mother was a Sears. Being a part of 4 separate families is a great...

Conversation Starters for Couples

I love weddings. Whether I am just attending or officiating, it is always a special time. Recently a wedding got me to thinking about how to make marriages better. One of the best things couples can do to help their marriage is have intimate conversations. These are...

The Day My Dad Got Saved… in his own words

On July 7, 1992, my dad went to Heaven.  A few years later, my mom found a note he wrote hidden in some of his stuff. It was a handwritten letter to his children (Dick, Joanie, Mike & me) about the day he became a Christian. He never gave it to us, but my mom gave...

Today I Am As Old As My Dad Ever Was

Today, Friday, June 27, 2014 is a special day. Today I am the exact age my dad was when he passed away (19, 973 days). Tomorrow I will be older than my dad ever was. Every day from now on is a day my dad never got to spend with his family and friends on earth. My...