June 1, 2020 - When Pam and I were discussing Sweetgum trees yesterday, I had the perfect opportunity to brag about how “pore” we were when I was a kid in Center, Texas. Back in the 30s and 40s, we couldn’t afford buying chewing gum so had to make our own. My brother Bill and I cut shallow “V” grooves in sweetgum trees, returned a few weeks later, collected the hardened resin, and chewed it.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith….” 2 Timothy 4:7  

April 27, 2020 - Although the name Benard Cheek isn’t one that most of us remember, his discovery and formulation of BC Powders is a name of endearment to all us “BC-ers.” BC Powders were first marketed in 1906 and were named with the initials of its founder.

April 6, 2020 - When I became Pastor of The First Baptist Church of Mauriceville, Texas in 1964, I didn’t realize that my six years there would make me some of my finest life-time friends. During my years there, Ed Hall’s family became some of my dearest friends.

“Preach the Word...” II Tim. 4:2