The kitschy Wesley
By Steve Beard Several years ago, I spoke at a retreat for the fun-loving students and staff of the University of Kentucky Wesley Foundation. The gathering was held at picturesque Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. On the first night, Dr. George Freeman invited us to...
You might be Jeff Foxworthy if…
You might be Jeff Foxworthy if ... You are the Mark Twain of Redneck Jokes. You were the long-time host of Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? You helped launch the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. You are about to host The American Bible Challenge. How about All of the Above?...
The unexpected pleasures of Joyful Noise
By Steve Beard January 8 was National Choir Appreciation Sunday. Although I’ve never sung in a choir, I fear that date may have come and gone without the proper over-the-top hoopla. Wearing robes has never really been my style, but it certainly hasn’t hindered others...