it’s only stuff

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...

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...

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...

does size matter?

Kimberly,  my youngest daughter, accompanied me to New York on one of the occasions I was invited to be on the syndicated TV program The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet. As we walked around Times Square the evening before, I mentioned to Kimberly that one of the...

response to wendy — limerence

Just received this message: First let me say that, my husband and I have so much respect for you and appreciate all of the work you do…here is where we need your wisdom and advice. Our [newly Christian friend] is currently involved in a relationship (of less...

sex and spirituality

I was thirtyish. He was about fifteen years my senior. When he told me, I thought it was one of the hokiest things I had ever heard, but I smiled, nodded somberly, and thanked him for his wisdom. He was trying to tell me that making love to one’s wife...