Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Good Morning,

   Have a great Tuesday. Hope to see you tonight at Premier's Restaurant, 6-8pm with the Arnharts and the Gospel Messengers.

   Jake Brewer in in room 4029a at Pasadena Bayshore Hospital after having some chest pains yesterday. Billy Erlewein has been moved to intermediate care at St. Luke's and is in room 728. Fran Miller has gone back to St. Lukes and is in room 2219. Fran and Billy were both sound asleep this morning so I did not get to talk to them. Janet Hebert is in room 206 at San Jacinto Methodist with COPD related problems but she hopes to come home today, but not sure. Please lift these up in your prayer time today.

   See you later, love, Ken

Friday, July 15, 2011

Good Morning,

   Put Off Everything Tomorrow's Saturday. Yo, yo, yo, it's Friday. Shrimp boats are  acomin' there'll be dancin' tonight. Something like that. Anyway, it's Friday. The one pigeon I saw on Fannin was really lonely, the rest called in sick. DUH, it's Friday, you silly car wash messer upper.  Come on, yesterday was payday and today is Friday. What are you doing here? No news yet on the oil truck hit and run - well I guess it would better be described as a leak and hide, but Hwy. 290 is nice and shiny in a spot two. Word is out that the Astros will play in the American League starting very soon. The American Little League. Did you see that throw from Hunter Pence from left field in the All-Star game on Tuesday. Wow. It was a bullett. That's why I love baseball. It's slow but you never know when you may see a play of a lifetime. It was a one of those throws that whistles as it crosses the infield headed toward home. The soccer girls are on a tear. Reminds me of Clutch City - i just wished I understood the game itself - but you can't deny that they are some talented ladies and they don't seem to roll around on the ground near as much as the guys who look like they are dying and then jump up and run around the field five times jumping 4 feet off the ground every ten feet. Enough sports. How in the world does Ms. Tata afford one of the DeGuerin boys as her defense attorney? Bob, I need your help here. I can see how Roger can afford Mr. Rusty. Let's see, the debt ceiling is a mess, the economy is a proverbial snowball on a big hill and here we sit trying to see if Roger is a liar. Come on, he's a man - you know  - boyfriend, husband, fisherman, hunter - you're not that concerned that he lied, but more so the fact that he might have lied to YOU. Remember, we're the guys that tell girlfriends, "Sure, I made reservations," and wives, "Yes, honey I know today is our anniversary," and "the fish was as big as the boat and then the line snapped" and "the deer had so many horns he looked like a tree - I know I hit him." Tell Mr. Selig to handle Roger and you guys take care of Wall Street, my street, the snowball and the hill. Recess? Yes, you can have a recess. Sunday. Go to church. Yes, that's the big building with the cross on top from whence the organ music plays at noon everyday. I know, it's Friday, and I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo glad because my buttercup comes home today.

   We had a great time at camp last night with the kids. A big thanks to Rick, Jimmy, John and Mia for riding with me and keeping me awake - with their snoring.

   Please remember in your prayers today the Singletary family as Shirley Singletary has gone home to be with the saints and the Master. Her viewing will be today, 5-8 pm at Carter's Funeral Home with services tomorrow at 11am at Carter's and burial following at Brookside Cemetery. Fran Miller is in room 1823 at St. Luke's after back surgery. Was awake this morning but in much pain. Billy Erlewein is in room 911 at St. Luke's, too, as he deals with pneumonia. He may go home tomorrow, but not sure. He is an amazing guy, always smiling, seems like. Betty Smith and Pearl Doyal have both fallen this week as well as Babe Schwartz. All three are bruised and hurting but no broken bones. Patty Walger is home but not feeling well. Doug Clough seems to be doing really well after the gall bladder removal. Dusty Bolin says she feels better, too, but still weak, especially in her legs. Please lift this group up in your prayers.

   GRACE. God's Riches At Christ' Expense. The R is the key. It's not just God's Reclamation of us. But all God has is for us. He is for us. His Son is for us. His Heaven is for us. Now, that's Rich.  Today. Forever.

   See you Sunday, love, Ken.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Good Morning,

   Ninety nine drops of rain on my windshield, one slides down and two more fly away to be replaced on another rainy day in November. Yes, it rained a little bit yesterday. At least over here in the east end, anyway. Then a truck full of vegetable oil sprang a leak on Hwy. 290. Slip, slidin' away. That's what he did, alright. They are still on the hunt for the oily rascal. Seems like an oil trail may be somewhat easy to follow. You've got to get up very oily to fool an HPD detective. The oil truck was  headed to our kitchen to replenish our weekly supply. He knew what today was and was running late. No way can we have our Wednesday meal without a tanker full of artery blocker, aka oil. Vegetable oil - how is that? I have ate many vegetables and didn't really consider them oily. If the oil in fact comes from vegetables and vegetables are good for you, why is the oil so bad? I've never eaten a greasy fresh tomato, or squash, now maybe corn is a little oily possibly so I can understand corn oil but I struggle with vegetable oil. Exactly which vegetables are oily? And how come the oil is almost clear when tomatoes are red, squash is yellow and green and broccoli is green and beets are red, etc., etc., etc. Is there a Beekman in the house?  These questions demand answers. It's a plot against vegetables by the pig fat folks - PFF. PFF, hmmmmm, PF Flyers, too. Ever wore those? Those were for kids like me who couldn't afford Chucks. Then when I got a pair of old school Chucks, classic, off white canvas Chucks, circa 1969, almost mint condition, original laces, sticker still on the side with Chuck's signature, everything - Terry threw them away. It was a black day. A mortal sin had been committed. So 30 years later she tries to make up for it by getting me another pair of Chucks, but they were GRAY,  LOW-TOP, no sticker on the side and they were laced the new preppy way where the strings go through the eyes backwards. I feel so cheap wearing them, so disrespectful to Havlicek, and Russell and Cousy, but I will struggle through as I feel like I can fly when I put them on. Today is Wednesday, enjoy yourself.

   Yes, it is mid-week family meal night with alfredo noodles with chicken, spaghetti, lasagna, new potatoes, broccoli, squash, salad, etc. It all starts at 6pm and then on to the Roman road at 7pm. Why not give us a try?

   From what I hear all is going well at camp. Very warm, but good.

   When the roots of trees touch underground, there is a substance present that reduces competition. In fact, this unknown fungus helps link roots of different trees - even of different species. A whole forest can be linked together. If one tree has access to water, another to nutrients, and a third to sunlight, the trees have the means to share with one another. Not a bad plan for humanity, Christians and the local church. Let's see.... who made the trees and humanity?

   See you tonight. Love, ken

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Good Morning,

   How do you do? What's happening? It is Tuesday. Monday is muerte. Dead. Gone. Blown up, sir. His-to-reee. Hallelujah, pass the plate and shake your tambourine. Your green tambourine. Is that a song lyric? I think so, or why would I have ever thought of a green tambourine, when I've never seen a green tambourine? Okay play your purple piano, then, you silly savage. Whatever the case, Monday is gone and Tuesday is here. It is not YOUR thing and no you CAN'T do what you wanna do. Why? You are God's Kid. Child of the King. Heavenly FATHER. Quit being so aggressive, little one.  Be the peace maker, not the one that everybody has to say calm down to. Do you catch yourself being frustrated over something or somebody every day? That frustration often turns into complaints and ridicule and gossip, doesn't it? Why not try another direction starting today. When a situation comes up, keep your mouth shut and your nose out of it and pray about it, right then. A quick prayer does not give you the spiritual authority to put your nose in anyway. prayer is talking WITH God not just to Him. Listen to Him, what does he say - make sure. Remember that hearing aide that allows you to hear soft conversations even in noisy restaurants? Put it on when you are talking to God - the hearing aid that puts your plans and thoughts in the trash and enables you to hear and understand God's words to you. When a person makes what you deem a mistake or doesn't allow you be part of something you think you really should be part of, get over it, understand that you are not the answer for everyone's situation and again pray for your shortcomings and the well-being of others. They are precious in His sight, no matter what you may be thinking they could do different. Lead them, guide them by your actions, body language and lifestyle. Tell God the truth about yourself, he doesn't need to hear about what you think is the truth about someone else.You are precious in His sight and he wants to hear from you, honestly, about yourself. Don't just give IT to God, give YOURSELF to God. Your bottom lip is made to kiss with and help grip straws, so don't poke it out. Get over yourself, get on with life and live if for God, because it is Tuesday and you can't change Monday - it's past, but why let your self pass without changing yourself. Your family traits of strong will, strong personality and getting the job done most likely are just that family traits, heritage, etc. But Paul says that we are to be NEW creatures. Quit throwing down on your family because it is your habit and personality to run the show, get your way, and know the best method and get the job done. But in doing so are you denying God, turning off believers and non-believers all in the name of "that is how I am."  So let's see God says He can change any body yet you say "that is how I am." Arsenio says "Hmmm" to that and Satan says "gotcha right where I wantcha." Make people's mouths fly open today as you chill, smile, be graceful, kind and unnosy. The world will keep running without your old attitude, I promise. On three, one-two - three - "I will be different, today, because I can't change yesterday and tomorrow may not come." "But I like to make sure things are done right", you say. Well, if that is the case what happened to you and what you are actually saying is, "I am a control freak." Be a Jesus freak, for today. Take care of the mirror problem. When you see Jesus in the mirror, then you can start on the other folks. Until then... But I am a good person. I know. We all are to some degree. But God said we can be great - supernatural, unlike who we were. No age limit, no excuses, no reasons to not be like Christ. NEW not patched. NEW not remodeled. NEW. YOU. TODAY. NEW. ME. TODAY.

   Tonight, Star of Hope Mission. We will leave the church at 6:45 pm. if you would like to meet us at the mission the address is 1811 Ruiz, Houston, Tx. 77002, about 4 blocks north of Minute Maid park across the street from Irma's Restaurant. The service there will start at 7'30pm and run for about 1 hour.

   Fran Miller is having her surgery today not yesterday as I reported yesterday. As far as I know, Patty will be going home today. i will check on Effie in a little  while.

   See you later. pray. love, ken

Monday, July 11, 2011

Good Morning,

   How are you on this bright Monday morning? The early bird gets the worm. But what about the poor worm? Nobody looks out for the worm. Animal activists rise up. Worm Wevolution. Speaking of animal rights, do you know that Americans spend enough on pet supplies each year to feed the entire world each year. With our pet funds we could solve world hunger. Hmmmm. That's just Americans and their pets. A lady told Michael W. Smith after his young daughter was killed in a freak accident that she knew how he felt because she had lost her pet dog at about the same time. Yes, it's true. I could not believe she had the audacity to tell him that and I couldn't believe he had the self control to not punch her. He's a better man than me, but she is wackier than I ever thought of being. There is a W.O.R.M.(Worms On Revolutionary Maneuvers) meeting tonight at 9pm behind the sewer plant, sponsored by Gordon's Fish Sticks and Charlie Tuna. Let's see, if money spent on pets would solve world hunger that means every time a dog gets fed then a human misses at least part of a meal somewhere in the world. I need Arsenio to say Hmmmmmmmm. Whatever happened to Arsenio? He has vanished, seems like. I think I must have been the only person that liked his show. Have a great Monday, worms and wormettes. It's a Wevolution. Viva la Wevolution.

   Tomorrow we go to the Star of Hope Mission at 6:45pm. We would love for you to join us. I assure you life will have a different slat to you afterwards. God will show you some things. Promise.

   Wednesday is midweek meal with chicken alfredo, spaghetti, lasagna, salad and a vegetable or two and then the Roman road and Paul's part in it. Begins about 6 and ends about 8. Why not join us?

   Well the youth and the sponsors pulled away a few minutes ago headed to camp. Please pray for them this week that God will become very very real to them. I believe the final count was 18 youth and 5 sponsors. We try to keep the student sponsor ratio under 4:1 and looks like we made it. The camps ratio overall is 6:1 but we prefer within our group to have better numbers than that for the protection of all involved and realizing that a sponsor can become ill or injured so we attempt to go fully prepared. A group of us will go to the camp worship service from here on Thursday evening. We will leave here around 4:30, but maybe as early as 4pm. I will have more details on Wednesday at the Bible study. We started this tradition  when I came here 4 years ago to show support for the youth and the sponsors and to enjoy worship with them. We will return Thursday night around midnite but could be as late as 1am on Friday morning.

   Michael Jordan's father, James Jordan, was murdered in the summer of 1993. Before that happened, Michael said this to columnist Bob Greene: " My heroes are and were my parents... It wasn't that the rest of the world would necessarily think that they were heroic. But they were the adults I saw constantly, and I admired what I saw. If you're lucky, you grow up in a house where you can learn what kind of person you should be from your parents. And on that count, I was very lucky. It may have been the luckiest thing that ever happened to me." 

   Wow... not a word about basketball. Take note parents. Are you your children's hero? Are they learning what kind of person they should be from you? Michael Jordan speaking of his parents and the words basketball or fame or money never are used. Maybe that football team, baseball practice, cheerleading practice and soccer camp aren't really as important as you are making them. Live for your kids not through them. Teach them life. The fastball, pyramids, crossover dribbles and blocking drills need to be a distant second. All that will fade as the years click by - just ask Michael -then reread above what he said about mom and dad.

  See you later, love, Ken

Thursday, July 07, 2011

Good Morning,

   How about a nice tropical sauna? Step outside. Enjoy yourself, it's Friday eve. How come the short work weeks seem the longest? It's no excuse Thursday. Just don't do it.  I didn't have time, I didn't feel like it, it's the way I am - none of that. Give it a try. How did you do with "no complaint" Tuesday and "no attaboy" Wednesday? Change comes hard, but is needed and required by the Master. What would the world be like if just us Christians finally realized that complaining, excuse making and needing compliments were a problem in our lives and changed? It begins with that startling reflection in the mirror. Give yourself time to change but not time to start changing. Time to start is procrastination and accomplishes nothing. Time to actually see the change through is necessary - your lack of patience may be shooting your chance at change in the foot. Start right now. Examine your thoughts, actions, words and body language so far this morning. How does it stack up with no complaint, no excuse , and no attaboy? How does it stack up with Jesus? Have a super day.

   Tonight is Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A, 5-8pm. Come see us. Please.

   Doug Clough is getting ready to have his gall bladder taken out shortly over at East Houston. Effie Brewer will have her back surgery at Park Plaza tomorrow morning at 6am. Patty Walger may ne transferred from San Jacinto Baytown to Methodist downtown if her stomach situation does not improve. Please pray for these and their families.

   Faith is the ability to see God in the dark. I needed to be reminded of that.

See you tonight, love, ken

Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Good Morning,

   May I never hear the name Casey, again. The news media is in a feeding frenzy. Looks like the prosecution thought it would be as easy to prove her a murderer as it was to show she was a whiny slut with excuses for every misdeed she had ever done. Oh well, the jury has spoken. Now the question is, what really happened to the beautiful little child whose remains were found in the woods?  Enough national news. On to the local scene. A prisoner bus was in a wreck this morning on I-45. Shotguns and orange suits on the  inbound. Did I ever tell you about the Christian band that played a concert in the Uptown area one afternoon in those prison orange jump suits and the police showed up? It was a great day. If I were a prison guard and you were a commuter would you marry me any way, would you load my shot gun? Sittin' on a wrecked, barred bus, don't know if I'll ever be back again.Or, sittin' on a wrecked barred bus, wastin' time, wastin' time.  Prisoner, where's your guard? Blown up, sir. That's a fact, Jack. Have a great Wednesday. Beware of skinny girls and orange-suited men.

   Tonight at 6pm we will get together for our Family Wednesday Meal. The menu will be chicken and rice, corn on the cob, mustard greens, sweet potatoes, corn bread, salad, etc. Then on to Romans at 7pm. Come and join us.

   Tomorrow night is Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A, 5-8pm. Ride on in - 2 wheels to 18. No problem.

   Neil Anderson wrote, " Forgiveness is agreeing to live with the consequences of another person's sin. You're going to live with those consequences whether you want to or not; your only choice is whether you will do so in the bitterness of unforgiveness or the freedom of forgiveness.'

See you tonight, love, ken

Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Good Morning,

   Tuesday already. Four day week. Sweet. Hot. Sounds like some kind of new Vlasic pickle. Sweet. Hot. Crispy. Tangy. Where did the name Tang come from? A drink mix that certainly wasn't tangy. Do they make that stuff anymore? It was a by-product of the space program, I think. It was not one of my favorites. Now, RC Cola - that's a different story - it's the breakfast drink of champions. Put a Moonpie with it and you've got breakfast. Pickles to Moonpies, only here at 101 Wacko Ln. Speaking of wackos, Roxie is engaged. Only kidding. She's not a wacko. She is engaged. Finally. Please begin bringing your artiifcial flowers that you no longer want and any slightly used white candles. Have a great Tuesday.

   Thursday is Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A. You can do three good things by being part of that. 1.) Support the Faith Riders Motorcycle Ministry. 2.) Support a great Christian owned business. 3.) Feed Yourself!. It's 5-8 Thursday. Let your cashier know you are with FBCNC when you place your order.

   Tomorrow night is Family Meal night and Bible Study. It all starts at 6pm.

   Grass fires, gossip and greed. Much in common. Begin with "G." Start small, destroy much. You can prevent them. None of them are funny, no matter the name you may give them.

See you later, love, ken.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Good Morning,

   It's so hot this morning on Fannin that the pigeons smell like fried chicken and the grass is sweating and the trees are gasping short words that sound like, "water." It's hot. The folks in Tampico may be doing the back stroke in their front yard before the day is over. It is Thursday and tomorrow is Friday and it is a long weekend for most. Enjoy yourself.

   Jim Peddy was sitting in a chair and had been walking in the halls last night and this morning and is ready to go home. Dylan Ayers was getting ready to go to surgery to have his leg bone scraped due to an infection over at Texas Children's. Daryl Breeden had just been rolled into surgery at St. Lukes, but I got to see his wife Sydney. Please pray for these three this morning. I will check on Patty Walger and Robin Lowery after I get the meals on wheels rolling and have some news later.

   Don't forget these words - "Saturday - White Horse Rally."

I'll see you later, love, ken

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Good Morning,

   Mid-week again, already. Wowee zowee. Thanks veterans for risking your lives, leaving your families and serving our country. By the way, if you want to be buried in the Houston National Cemetery - a place that your service earned you - your brother, your pastor, your rabbi(that's for you Bob), your service buddies, your wife, your kids - nobody - can say God Bless, he was a man of God, God's peace be with you. The new director is the God police or something like that, I guess. Okay, so there is a $11.00 charge for the extra bugle player. Oops, my money says God on it somewhere, is that a problem? Wait, I have some Canadian coins with a picture of De Gaulle(sp?) on them. Speaking of gall, did you say I can't say God when I bury my loved one? Which constitution did you not read? Some old guys from the VFW are having a July 4 barbecue and Ms. Director you are on the menu. Rest easy, they will say grace before you are devoured, though. From the halls of Montezuma, to the plains just west of 45. Directors away my friend, directors away. There she goes into the wild blue yonder flying high, high as the sky. Yeah, just try to tell ole Sarge he can't say God when he lays his first lieutenant to rest who drug his rear end out of the swamps of Nam or laid in a muddy ice-cold  fox hole for months in Korea beside him and kept him from going nuts. It may not be pretty. Sarge may make Lieutenant Dan look like a pansy as he drop kicks you through the goal posts of life, director person. Oops, I can't use that song lyric reference because that leads me to "Lord, Help me Jesus" and we can't say that in the presence of deceased veterans. What country is this?  I've got to quit reading the morning newspaper. Have a great Wednesday. God Bless America. Land of the Free, Home of the brave. God Bless Our Veterans. Rock on Vets. Take some names, you've already done the first part.

   Speaking of food, we will have beef tips and gravy and noodles and green beans and corn and salad tonight at 6pm with Bible Study at 7pm as we continue our trek through Romans. How about joining us? 

   Saturday is the day. Whitehorse Motorcycle Rally. 10am-3pm. You don't wannt to miss this!!!

   Please pray for Jim Peddy as he is having back surgery right now at St. Luke's. I just left there and I am over at Methodist now. Will head to Baytown in a little while and check on Patty Walger, Lois Weeks and the Lowery clan.

   I've got to tear down my soap box and that will take a little while, too, so I better run.

See you later, love, ken  

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Good Morning,

   It's Tuesday and how are you doing? If it's Tuesday then it is no complaint day, right? Give it  a try. Stay positive. It's a good thing. Promise. God knows when a sparrow falls so He can take care of your situations. I assure you complaining changes very little, if anything. We like the Biblical analogy of God taking care of a sparrow. Yet, we struggle with His taking care of us at all times. It's hot that He can't or won't - many times we don't give Him the opportunity until we are neck deep in the mud looking into the eyes of an alligator. Old bumper stickers come to mind - "Let Go , Let God" and "If God Is Your Co-Pilot Then You Need To Switch Seats."  Have a great Tuesday, ya'll.

   Please pray for Lois Weeks who is in San Jacinto Methodist dealing with blood thinning issues that may be realated to medication problems. Also, Patty Walger is there, too, dealing with stomach issues. Lois is in room 205 and Patty is in room 263. Also, Roger Heberts's niece is in ICU after a triplrebypass yesterday. Take a moment and lift up these three and their families. Thanks.

   Tonight is Gospel Night at Premier's Restaurant in La Porte with the country Christian band, "One Voice" and our own Steven Hammock. It starts at 6 pm and winds up at 8pm. Please come join us as we have a new ownership group to deal with and they are much easier to deal with when they have a  full house and full pockets. Please support this effort. Thanks.

  Do any walls slice up your world? Divide your world? There you stand on one side. And on the other? The person you've learned to disregard, perhaps even despise. The teen with the baggy pants or tats. The person on the opposite side of your political fence. The boss with the bucks. The beggar who sits on the corner every day. The immigrant with the hard-to-understand accent. Or the Samaritan outside Jerusalem. Now that was a wall - ancient and tall. "Jews" as John wrote in his gospel "refuse to have anything to do with Samaritans." And vice versa. The two cultures had hated each other for a thousand years. The feud involved claims of defection, intermarriage, and disloyalty to the temple. Samaritans were black-listed. Every thing about them and their possessions was considered unclean. No orthodox Jew would travel into the region where they lived and worked. Most Jews would gladly double the length of their trip rather than go through Samaria.

   Jesus played by a different set of rules. He spent the better part of a day on the turf of a Samaritan woman, drinking water from the ladle and discussing her questions. He stepped across the cultural taboo as if it were a sleeping dog in a doorway. Jesus loves to break down walls.

   How does God feel about the person on the other side of your wall?

   "He tore down the wall we used to keep each other at a distance... Instead of continuing with two groups of people separated by animosity and suspicion, he created a new kind of human being , a fresh start for everybody. Christ brought us together through His death on the cross. The Cross got us to embrace, and that was the end of the hostility." Ephesians 2:14-16, the Message translation.

   We can't live to make a difference if we can't get beyond our biases. Whom have you been taught to distrust and avoid? It's time to remove a few bricks. Today.

See you tonight, love, Ken.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Good Morning,

   It is Friday. I kinda hate to see it this week as it means my time as 6th grade VBS teacher is ending. It's been a great ride. Please pray this morning and come to the commences services tonight at 7pm and support our workers and meet the children and their parents and make them feel welcome.

   To dream of the person you would like to be is to waste the person you are.

  

See you tonight, love, ken

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Good Afternoon,

     Yes ma'm it is Thursday. Or Nextdayfriday. Another great day at VBS with 90 students. Tomorrow is the last day. We need your help in 2 areas: Please pray tomorrow morning as the children are presented the plan of salvation. Next, Please attend the commencement services Friday night at 7pm. Those two things should be easy. Can we count on you?

I need to run, just wanted to say hey, love, Ken

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Good Morning,

   Humpty dumpty day. Yes, my fine-feathered friend it is Wednesday. We got 11 drops of rain at the church yesterday. Maybe more today as it is already cloudy. Even the Katy rich kats had a wild fire yesterday. Like Zsa Zsa said, "Just give me 5th Avenue." No wild fires there. So. if you must barbecue please do it inside. Nothing like a house that smells like barbecue sauce. I love the smell of barbecue sauce in the morning. That beats napalm. What kind of crazy dude ever came up with napalm. Probably some kid who liked playing with matches and he found a can of gasoline. Gasoline is really cool when you pour it onto a pond and it floats and you light it. So I've been told. If you float some bread crumbs in it and the tame ducks come for them before you light the gasoline it's even better, I hear. Then you light it. Those ducks eyes get really big before their mind tells them to fly, stupid, the water is on fire. That's what I hear any way. There is a WANTED poster with my picture on it on the wall at the SPCA. No animals lives were lost in this experiment. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. There is a family of ducks a little south of here area that have been known as the short tails for many years, though. Fly, Forrest, fly. Quack, quack. Jenni, I love you. Have a great Wednesday.

    Yesterday we had 87 students and about 60 workers on site here at the Kickin It Old School Vacation Bible School. Keep praying for us. If it keeps raining my class and I are going to play in the rain for one of our activities today.

   Tonight's menu is chicken fingers, cream gravy, mac and cheese, green beans and potatoes, broccoli, salad, potato soup, etc. That's at 6pm and then Bible Study at 7pm.

   These forest fires going on across our country for the most part have been started with very little effort. Starting "wildfires" with our tongues requires very little effort, too. Rumors, half-truths, grumblings, sarcastic remarks, hurtful things said in the heat of anger - all of these smoldering matches have the potential for burning down acres of office morale, family peace and church unity. Keep a reign on those hot lips so they don't spark a fire. 

See you tonight, love, ken

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Good Morning,

   How are you doing? Twenty two minutes until Vacation Bible School. I can tell it's close as I already have spray paint on my hands. Another great week. Please pray right now for today and the rest of the week as boys and girls hear about God, receive new Bibles and make new freinds, hopefully one of them being Jesus, as Savior and friend. I think we may have over 100 children here today if second day trends hold. It was an exciting day yesterday and we lok for mor eof the same today. We will have a great day, how about you? Remember, it's no complaint Tuesday. So chill on the negativity. It doesn't accomplish anything. Other than making you old and crusty.

   Tonight is Grayson Center Gospel Night at 7pm. Be there or be square.

   The Theologian and philosopher Augustine wrote this, " Since it is God we are speaking of, you do not understand it. If you could understand it, it would not be God."

See you tonight, please pray for today, love, Ken

Monday, June 20, 2011

Good Afternoon,

   Well one day of VBS in the books. I'll have some exact numbers tomorrow but early reports are 80 something children and 50 something workers. Awesome numbers for the first day. Way to go everybody! We have challenged the children to each bring a friend tomorrow so we will see what happens. The Go Fish Guys program is another great one entitled, "Kickin It Old School."  Please help us promote this great event by telling those youngsters you come in contact with.

   Tomorrow night is Grayson Center Gospel Night at 7pm. Men of Praise, Legacy of Grace, stuffed baked potatoes, salads and great desserts. All free. Another invite your friends event.

Have a great afternoon, love, Ken.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Good Morning,

   It is a fact, Jack. Today is Friday. When the sun hits your back like a yellow jacket attack, it's global warming. If Dean Martin would sing it, it would sound better. He made pizza pie and amore sound pretty good. If it keeps this up I may have to roll over to the Gore side of the road. Enjoy your weekend, comrades. Roast some wieners, have some lemonade and get scorched. Sounds like a meeting in Washington, doesn't it. On to lighter things. Don't ask LeBron for change for a dollar. He will only give you three quarters. This newsletter will be in Irish-Cherokee starting Monday as I feel much more comfortable communicating in my native language. Oh, I forgot you are not a state of Texas committee. But, I've only been here 58 years. I'm a slow learner. The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Harlem Globetrotters have one thing in common - they both have a "throw - down" opponent. Alligator gar are pets in Japan and a delicacy in France and hood ornaments in Lufkin - probably Cleveland,too, around Fostoria Road. You might be a red neck...  Now I'm hungry for fish. Way to go. It's Fridayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   Next Tuesday is Grayson Center Gospel Night with Men of Praise and Legacy of Grace. Make plans now as these two groups will knock your socks off and heal in-grown toe nails. Promise.

   Then the next next Tuesday we will be at Premier's Restaurant with One Voice for Gospel Night there. They have a much better looking bass guitarist than the other groups we have there. The rest of the band can really play, too.

   Before all of that, Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 9am. You don't want any kid you know to miss this as we Kick It Old School with the Go Fish Guys. 

   Even before that, Sunday is Father's Day and Mission Trip report Sunday. It will be a great day. 

   George Washington Carver was much more than the peanut scientist. He was a great individual. He wrote," How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these."

   See you Sunday. Love, ken

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Good Morning,

   If you're hot and you know it, wave your white hanky. Whatever happened to handkerchiefs? They went the way of suits at baseball games and women's blouses with top buttons. Slap my face. Cleveland lost LeBron and Weiner lost his job. There is a song there, I just know it. Calling Weird Al Jankovic. The LeBron jokes are great. Weiner is just sad. On to brighter things. Dallas is having a parade today. The Canadians are mad at us again. The Stanley Cup is back back back back back in the USA. Is that a Beatle's lyric, again? I can't remember. Pittsburgh loves Houston. Have a great Thursday. Friday begins at noon today. Tell your boss. Husbands tell your wives and if they balk remind them that Sunday is Father's Day. Give 'em the puppy dog eyes if you need to.

   Gene Shine, a friend of ours and a super Christian guy,  sent me a prayer back in January that I have kept on my desk and attempted to read daily since then. I read it last night after Bible Study to the congregation and was asked to send it out today. So here goes:

   Heavenly Father, help us remember that the jerk who cut us off in traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day and is rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry, and spend a few precious moments with her children.

   Help us to remember that the pierced, tattooed, disinterested young man who can't make change correctly is a worried 19-year old college student balancing his apprehension over final exams with his fear of not getting his student loans for next semester.

   Remind us, Lord, that the scary looking bum, begging for money in the same spot every day(who really ought to get a job, we say) is a slave to addictions that we can only imagine in our worst nightmares.

   Help us to remember that the old couple walking annoyingly slow through the store and blocking our shopping progress are savoring the moment, knowing that, based on the biopsy report she got back last week, this will be the last year that they go shopping together.

   Heavenly Father, remind us each day that of all the gifts you give us, the greatest is love. It is not enough to share that love with those we hold dear. Open our hearts not to just those that are close to us, but to all humanity. Let us be slow to judge and quick to forgive, show patience, empathy and love. Amen.

   Glen Campbell said try a little kindness. Jesus said not just try but  BE kindness. 

Later, love, ken.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Good Morning,

   It's mid week and mighty hot, but what can you do. Not much. So grin and bear it. If you missed no complaint Tuesday then maybe you should try it today. Analyze what you say after you say it. You might be surprised. Have great Wednesday.

   Tonight's menu will be spaghetti, salad, bread sticks, etc. That is at 6 and then we jump back into Romans and the life of Paul at 7pm and in between at 6:30 is choir practice. Come and join us. Please.

   In Matthew 21:32 Jesus says, "I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you." He was talking to the religious authorities of the day and saying the prostitutes are in no danger of finding their present life so satisfactory that they cannot turn to God. It's the proud and the self-righteous that are in danger.

   Hmmm. See you tonight. Love, ken.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Good Morning,

   The Astros have won one in a row. Basketball is over and football is on strike. Maybe I will finally learn the rules of soccer. Or maybe badminton. We will not break a heat record today as it will only be 100 degrees. Summer begins in about a week. Aren't you glad? The cotton is dead and the catfish may be also, so we can't sing the summertime song. There was a debate last night. Or a least that is what it was called. Their definition of debate and my college speech professors' definition seem very different. I may vote for Gingrich as his wife looks pretty good, but she always has one end of a rope in her hand - the other end is tied to a ring in Newt's nose. I had an uncle named Newt. He lived in Oklahoma City. I've never been as cold as I was the day we buried him. I haven't seen it sleet sideways since that day. There is nothing to block the wind in Oklahoma except barb wire fences. And we told some of our Native Americans it was a great place for a reservation. They got the last laugh, though,  when that black stuff was discovered under their teepees. And the next thing you know, ole' Tonto is a millionaire.  Oh, home on the range where the deer and the oil derricks stand. That's when we learned to drill more horizontal than vertical. Rules? They are for somebody else. Let's go to Greece on a  yacht, honey. Nobody will ever know. Have a great Tuesday. Monday is history.

   A week from today is Grayson Center Gospel Night with Men of Praise and Legacy of Grace. Equal opportunity  Gospel night. One all male group and one all female group.

   Today is flag day. If you got it - fly it.

   You load sixteen tons and what do you get? Tired.

   I saw Dr. Cooley at St. Luke's this morning. He was in a wheelchair but I'm sure it was him.

   I also saw Betty Moore there and she is doing better and will possibly come home tomorrow. Joyce Smith left me word yesterday that she does not have any definite word yet on her situation.

   You may feel like you are in the valley of the shadow of death some days. Take heart. There can't be a shadow without a light. Find the light. Focus on the light. Leave the darkness.

   See you later, love, Ken

Monday, June 13, 2011

Good Morning,

   Wow what a great week it was. We saw God do many wonderful things and made many new friends and saw children accept Christ as Savior and then Ellis and Lois Weeks joined our church yesterday and then Michael English ministered last night. I'm not sure that I have had a better six day spiritual high in my life. God has done some great things through dedicated people around me and I have been able to sit back and enjoy. This Sunday morning we will give a report on the mission trip as part of the preaching time. If you or any part of your family was involved in the Mission Trip please make sure you are here on Sunday morning as we do our best to relay to the church body what God did. Church, thank you for this great opportunity.

Wednesday night we will be back on our regular schedule. Bro. Ross thanks for covering for me this last week in mid-week Bible study.

   Vacation Bible School begins a week from today. Please let your family, friends and neighbors know.

   Please pray for Betty Moore who is in St. Luke's with potassium level problems and Joyce Smith who will receive MRI results today and for Patty Walger who will be speaking with knee surgeons this week.

   Cleveland did not lose a winner. LeBron, basketball is a team sport. There are FIVE players on the court at one time. Way to go Dallas!

   C.S. Lewis wrote, " A car is made to run on gas and it would not run properly on anything else. Now God designed the human machine to run on Himself. He Himself is the fuel our spirits were designed to burn, or the food our spirits were designed to feed on. There is no other. That is why it is just no good asking God to make us happy in our own way without bothering about religion. God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing."

   That guy could write. Wow. See you later, love, ken.

Thursday, June 02, 2011

Good Morning,

   The prediction of the world coming to an end may be more correct then we thought - the Astros swept a three game series with the Cubs. Speaking of baseball, when Gov. Christie sings Take Me Out To The Ball Game, he means in a  state owned helicopter. But it's okay the pilot needed some flying time. Yes, WE must tighten our belts. There is hope, he left in the fifth inning, so as to not keep the pilot and chopper waiting any longer. Yes, with pilot, the cost for that helicopter is $2,500 per hour. I'm glad he didn't desire to watch his son run a marathon. Yes, Bob, he is a Republican. No matter what party, Gov. Christie may be related to a donkey or mule in some way. For sure he is a member of the fastest growing political party that is a combination of Democrats and Republicans. They use letters only for their name. I.D.I.O.T.S. On to more positive news. I attended a funeral last Friday and heard the best funeral message by a pastor ever. He started out by giving us folks sitting way in the back a hard time. I liked him from that point on, but he had a line in his sermon that brought the house down. He said we need "drive by grandmas." Ladies that roll through neighborhoods and give every kid a whippin' that needs one. Drive By Grandmas. That still puts a smile on my face. I hope it did yours, too. Have a great Thursday.

   It's the first Thursday of the month. That means it is Spirit Night at Chick Fil A, 5-8pm. You say you wish it were like the old days when businesses were ran properly and ethically and were part of the community? Chick Fil A is that and more. Never on Sunday is one of their mottos. Support them tonight and in turn you will be supporting the Faith Riders Motorcycle Ministry. Please let your order taker know you are there for Spirit Night and they will give you your receipt and ask you to place it in a basket to the right of the check-out counter.

   Men, Saturday morning is your time. Breakfast and Bible study, 8-9am. Free and a good opportunity to bring a neighbor, friend, relative, grandson.

   Thurmond Gaylord and Chave Cardenas are in surgery now over at St. Lukes. They both looked pretty in their hospital gowns. Please lift these two up in your prayer time today.

   God opens the door every day and says you are free. Yet we sit in our cell of ongoing sin not claiming our freedom. Deflated, defeated, tired and confused. All attributes that are not part of the Christ picture.

   See you tonight, love, ken

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Good Morning,

   June 1 is here. Five months of 2011 are toast. Hurricane season begins today. Oh joy. From what I can understand, we pay a firm to predict how many hurricanes there will be in a season. I don't get it. If we are going to have 15 does that really matter compared to 10 or 20 especially if the first one blows us away? If they predict 16 and number 17 is knocking on the San Luis Pass bridge do we say it can't be true as there were to be only 16. If the company is wrong do we take their check back? Does it really matter how many? Do we not track each one no matter which number it is. June, the month of love and brides. I met my bride thirty years ago, this month, I think. Wow, she's still looking smokin' hot. I watched part of Forrest Gump again last night while the baseball game was between innings and that reminded me of hurricanes. Stupid is as stupid does. Run Forrest run. From hurricanes to fine ladies, all the news, all the time. We aim to please. Have a great Wednesday.

    Tonight why not join us for Bible Study, prayer, King's Ranch Chicken, tamales, quesadillas, guacamole, charro beans, etc. It all starts at 6.

   Tomorrow night is Spirit Night at Chick - Fil - A , 5-8 pm, Wallisville at BW8. Come say thanks to a business that says Sunday is not a chicken selling day and support our motorcycle ministry, too.

   Please remember these folks today in your prayers - Ruby Jones, Jerry Cutaia, Chave Cardenas and Marilyn Cisneros.

   A woman dreamed that she wandered into a shop at the mall and found Jesus behind the counter. "You can have anything your heart desires," Jesus said. Astounded but pleased, the woman asked for peace joy, happiness, wisdom and freedom from fear. Then she added, "Not just for me, but for the whole earth." Jesus smiled and said, "I think you misunderstood me. We don't sell fruits, only seeds."

   Get to growing. See you tonight, love, ken.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Good Morning,

   Uh huh. Uh Huh. I say UH HUH it's Friday. And it's a long weekend. It's Memorial Day Weekend. The beginning of summer. Yet there are still a few days of school remaining for most students. That needs to be changed. The school buses need to be full of paper today not next Thursday. Students need to be begging for two more points on their average today, not next week. Shirts need to be untucked and belts thrown into the back seat today, not sometime in June. Boy, I showed my age on that one. Oh well, summer will come in spite of everything. Hug a veteran, shake a veteran's hand, buy a little flower from the VFW folks outside the grocery store and tell them thanks. Knock the wars if you like, but don't dare knock our veterans - they don't start wars, they finish them. Thanks veterans and thanks to those families who gave one of their loved ones to the fight to keep us free. You are the embodiment of "home of the brave."  Have a great weekend, everybody.

   Gary Anderson, our Lutheran buddy, is having hernia surgery at Methodist right now and Jake Brewer will have shoulder surgery at 12:30 today at the same place. Donnie Onnen's grandmother's funeral will be today at 12:30pm in Pearland. Natalie Lombrana's thyroid  treatment seem to go well yesterday, but she cherishes your prayers. Please pray for these folks and their families.

   Disciple Now starts today at 6pm at the church fellowship hall with a great supper of junk food. Your young people are invited for a weekend of fun, learning and much more. Anybody in the 5th-12th grade is invited. The cost for the 40 hour adventure is $10.00. The Dnow will end at noon on Sunday. They need to bring a bedroll or sleeping bag, Bible, pen, notepad, personal hygiene items and clothes to hang out in and go to church on Sunday. The boys will stay in the home of Phillip and Mary Jo Weeks with Louie Gamino and Steven Hammock as their teachers and leaders and the girls will stay in the home of Jimmy and Annie Elliott with Marsha Fisher as their teacher and Terry Durham as her helper. I will stay in an apartment on the property at the Elliott home so the ladies will not be there without someone to call upon. Parents and guardians will be issued addresses and contact phone numbers tonight when the kids are dropped off at the church. Saturday afternoon the entire group will go to Kemah for fun in the sun.  If you have further questions please call me at 281-831-6044 as Steven is working today. If I can't answer the questions, I will get with Steven. Please make every effort for your children to be involved in this weekend that is guaranteed to grow them spiritually.

   Their will be a mission trip meeting of all adults involved directly or indirectly on Sunday at 4:30pm in the meeting room behind the foyer.

   When you pray be very specific. Name your sins, name your specific needs, praise in very specific words and areas.  A friend of mine told me last night at a meeting that an elderly prayer warrior at his church had told him years ago how to pray. She said, "if you pray for a hat,  let God know what size and which color. That way He knows you really are interested in Him and the hat, too, because you took the time to get specific."

  See you later. Thanks vets. Love, Ken 

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Good Afternoon,

    Sorry about the timing today and nothing yesterday. We received a little moisture at my house last night from the looks of things this morning. I slept right through whatever happened. The only thing that wakes me is Terry's snoring. It wakes Gary, our neighbor, too. Can you spell freight train boys and girls? If a tornado ever comes at night poor Gary and I will never know what has hit us. I was reminded again yesterday of a man with a unique name - World B. Free. Leave it to Steven to remind me of ole World. That is one cool name. He was an NBA player that besides his name had very little fame other than the weirdest jump shot you ever have seen. When he shot you thought there was no way that it could ever go in the basket, but it did. I wish my folks could have thought of a cool name when they named me like that. You know that I like Corky. Do you remember my other cool name? You should have been paying attention. But not much goes with Durham. Of course, there is always Bull. Oh to have a last name like Free. What about Hogg. Remembe the two famous Texas twin sisters - Ima Hogg and Ura Hogg. That's almost cruel. Hello nice to meet you. My name is Ken Durham and you are? Ura Hogg. Huh? Ura Hogg. I beg your pardon. Ura Hogg.  Ocho Cinco hit her. She called me a hog. I just wanna be Free. Have a great Thursday as Friday is coming on fast.

   Jake Brewer will have shoulder surgery tomorrow around 2pm. A friend of ours, Fabi Beltran, will have shoulder surgery tomorrow around oon, too. Both at Methodist. Cheryl Gaylord goes to see a neurosurgeon tomorrow concerning her back. Please pray for these.

   Disciple Now starts Friday at 6pm. Parents have your children here at the church at 6pm tomorrow with $10 and clothes fro recreation and church on Sunday and their Bible, notepad, pen, personal hygiene stuff, bedroll/sleping bag. We will feed them, transport them, teach them and entertain them until noon on Sunday. Thet they are yours again. Yes, they can bring friends. The girls and sponsors will be at Jimmy and Annie Elliott's home and the boys will be at Mary Jo and Phillip Week's home.  But remember they start at the church at 6pm tomorrow evening. If you have questions please call me at 281-831-6044 or use email.

   Mission Trip planning meeting for all adults involved or thinking of being involved in this venture  will be Sunday at 4:30pm in the meeting room behind the sanctuary. Please bring all completed forms and payments if you haven't already turned them in. Each participant will pay $40 for the week. That includes all meals and transportation and housing.

   Thus Sunday is the last Sunday for the Tecolote Roof Offering goal of $2500.00 The church at Tecolote has already sent their portion now we need to raise out portion which is the 2500. We lack about 1100 so far. Please pray and give as God would have you give. Please put all donations in an envelope and mark them "ROOF".

   Enjoy yourself today. Tuesday was no complaint Tuesday, why not make Thursday the same? Later, love, Ken.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Good Morning,

 

   We're still here. Wish it wasn't true, but it is. That means we still have things He wants done. Mary O'Fallin is already home from her eye surgery and all went well. Dusty Bolin is in East Houston Regional with a few problems. She is in room 2930 if you can swing by. I will head over there with a strawberry malt that she requested in about an hour - whenever DQ opens. Jake Brewer will have shoulder surgery on Wednesday. Please pray for these folks today.  Speaking of Wednesday we will have chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, cream gravy, green beans and salad for our mid-week family meal. 

   Tomorrow night is Gospel Night at Premier's Restaurant, 6-8pm. Please join us. If you want to ride the church van please contact the church office today or tomorrow morning.

 

   It is not an accident that the first impulse of those first Christians who responded to Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost was to share what they had with those in need. At the very least, our Christian faith focuses for us the right questions. How shall we live in relationship to our possessions? How shall we live in relationship to others, especially the most needy among us? And how can we find the common good? There is only one voice out there that can cause us to do a 180. The Good Shepherd calls us to abundant life. Others come to steal or kill or destroy. Abundant life means the fullness of Christ is in your heart and it is enough. May God help us all to hear that voice.

 

See you later,love, ken.

  

Friday, May 20, 2011

Good Morning,

   There IS life after Thursday. Hoo wah, howdee doodee and scream like Tarzan. It's FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Whatchha gonna do when they come for you? Bad boys, bad boys. Tell them it's Friday. Tomorrow is Saturday, so come back on Monday. What is wrong with Arnold S. out in California? I mean, come on , Maria is pretty easy on the eyes. And she has deep pockets. Just goes to show you it takes more than looks and money to make a marriage work. So all of you broke, ugly husbands, like me, we have a chance at long happy marriages. Maria can write a book now and call it "Hungarian Hoocheeman." I know it's weak, but it's all I could come up with. Have a great Friday. Get pumped up, you wild and crazy boys and girls. 

 

   Betty Moore is back in the hospital at East Houston. Joyce Raines release from thr hospital was postponed until this afternoon. I think Liz Peddy's may have been also. Jimmy Elliott has a back MRI today afternoon. Dusty Bolin is not feeling well, either. Terry has her doctor's appointment at 10 this morning. Please pray for these folks. Thanks.

 

    BAGMA Showcase tomorrow night at 6:30 with Carolyn Campbell, Zach Magnuson, One Voice and Masters Vessels. Please join us and welcome the BAGMA organization to our church. You will be blessed by some great music and be supporting some of our members and the BAGMA ministry.

 

   Sunday night will be special as the AWANAS leaders and students will join us in worship and have their end-of-year ceremonies. Please be there to support this great ministry. You will be amazed at what the children know about God's Word.

 

   Kiss your kids, hug your mate, look at everybody you see this morning and tell them Good Morning. It's a start on being like Jesus.

 

See you later, love, Ken.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

 Good Morning,

  I saw an unusual city sight this morning  - a dead skunk in the road. Yes, he was stinking to high heaven but he was not in the middle of the road. He was in the right lane. As slow traffic, he was in the correct lane. But I guess there is slow and then not moving. Pepe is not moving. Pepe La Pue, the black cat with the white stripe down it's back that would not admit it was a skunk until the dog needed a dose of smellum'. I also have a new opportunity for you entrepreneurs. It is called Elephant Away. It is a scientifically designed anti-elephant powder. It is proven, as I have not seen any elephants around my home in over 25 years. Franchises are available today only for $45,000.00 with the bargain basement price of 2 for $95,000.00. We have the greatest slogan ever: " No Gray, No Sway, With Elephant Away."  A companion franchise named "Teenager Away" will become available in early June. It comes with a lawnmower and a vacuum cleaner and guaranteed to rid your home of any mouthy teenagers. You can make presale deposits for this great opportunity today for only... you guessed it. With your intelligence level you will make a great franchisee. Have a great Thursday.

 

   Liz Peddy was smiling this morning at St. Luke's but in some pain, still. She may come home today or tomorrow. Betty Moore will be coming home from East Houston this afternoon. Joyce Raines is back in Christus Hospital after falling last night. I will check on her later today. Please lift these up, today.

   Saturday night at 6:30pm is the BAGMA Showcase here at FBCNC. Come and join us for a great night of Christian music.

 

   Next Tuesday we will be at Premier's Restaurant, 6-8pm. Mark your calendars.

 

   Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, recently offered WGN Chicago Radio sports-talk host David Kaplan $50,000 to change his name legally yo "Dallas Maverick." When Kaplan declined, Cuban sweetened he offer. Cuban would pay Kaplan $100,000 and donate $100,000 to Kaplan's favorite charity if he took the name for one year.

 

   Despite some soul-searching and email bombardment from listeners, who said he was crazy to turn down the money, Kaplan held firm. "I'd be saying I'd do anything for money, and that bothers me," Kaplan said. " My name is my birthright. I'd like to preserve my integrity and credibility."

 

   "Christian" is the birthright of every followers of Jesus Christ. We have a responsibility to live every day in a way that brings honor to that name.

 

See you later, love, Ken.