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Still Doing Dumb Stuff, Only Slower
Miss Julie’s Pool Boy stumbled putting on his gym shorts this morning, he’s not adept at his own stunt work. Continue reading
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An Anniversary of Helpers & Wet Grass
Some things are certain in the Baptist world when staff turns over or testing arrives, attendance will fade & criticism will rise, ’cause Baptists are gonna Baptist, y’all & there’s no testimony, good or bad, without a test. Continue reading
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Lottie’s Song
Let me tell you your first great- great-grandmother story. Continue reading
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A Door & Stairs
My dad went home 10 years ago today. Between mid-August & mid-September 1968 my parents moved to town, met & got invited to church by neighbors. Continue reading
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My 2023 Book & Word of the Year
A few thoughts of reflection on 2023 and my tribe. Continue reading
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Sunday with the Beatitudes
On Christmas Eve 1985, MJPB’s paternal grandfather put his arm over his shoulder, pointed at Miss Julie, & told him he really liked her. Continue reading
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Two Sanctuaries
Sanctuary, defined as a sacred or safe place, a shelter for the has been or the hopeful. Continue reading
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Thank a Veteran While You Can
I can’t thank my dad & father-in-law today for the sacrifices they made in Korea & World War 2, Continue reading
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Holy Ground, Keepers, & Quitters
My family spent this past weekend in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for some Crimson Tide football, a Christmas gift to my mom from our oldest son & daughter-in-law. Continue reading
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39 Years Straight Outta’ the Friend Zone
39 Years Straight Outta’ the Friend Zone SHALLOW THOUGHTS FROM THE DEEP END WITH MISS JULIE’S POOL BOY: Continue reading
Stories from the Steps 