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Tom McCoy pastors Thompson Station Church in, of all places, Thompson Station. January marks his 20th anniversary with that church. When he became pastor, he and Leighann brought the membership total to 8 people. Their Sunday morning attendance now tops 1,800 and...
teen self-esteem
It appears that the experts are at odds again. (Has it ever been any other way?) If you read this article on USA Today, you'll see what I mean. Some say that today's teens rate themselves far too highly and that bodes ill for their futures when they inevitably fail or...
fewer divorces in current economy
The news people are saying that the number of divorces have fallen recently because people cannot afford to divorce. May I make suggestions to two groups about how to use this lemon to make lemonade? First to those wanting to divorce but staying together right now...
second grade politics
A few years ago a boy about 8 years old approached me to ask who I was voting for in the presidential election occuring at the time. When he heard my answer, he arched one eyebrow, slowly shook his head from side to side, and marched indignantly away. My political...
no bull
(Note: No animals were harmed in the story that follows. I cannot say the same for the humans.) Matthew will be 31 in a couple months; his two uncles are in a slightly older demographic. Greg just hit 58 and I'm closing in on 60. The three of us were the main players...
one knows before the other
The most popular seminar I do is called Love, Sex & Marriage. Typically churches sponsor it. They may choose between a Friday night / Saturday version or an all day Saturday version. Obviously, I share a great deal of information about all three of those topics --...
joe a sex expert?
Sex expert. That's how Leighann McCoy referred to me on her blog (I love to read Leighann's thoughts. Check her out at http://sisterpastor.blogspot.com). I guess others see me the same way. That's why national TV and radio programs invite me on the air. I talk about...
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