Cap's Corner: Only God can save Blackwell now

May 15, 2019

I have had many conversations about the future of our community throughout the years that I have been here. I have heard many people that are...

Cap's Corner targets Sunday sports practice: "Stop saying 'No' to God"

May 9, 2019

My family and I moved back to the United States in the early 1970s after spending a few years in Turkey. The strange thing about living in a...

Cap's Corner reflects on growing older

May 1, 2019

I have a companion. He is not new, and even though he has been with me for several years, his voice is becoming louder and louder with each passing...

National Day of Prayer set for Thursday

May 1, 2019

Americans across all 50 states will gather in churches, local businesses, the steps of city halls, schools, neighborhoods and public gathering...

Cap's Corner: The true meaning of Easter

April 17, 2019

Most everyone knows that Easter Sunday is all about Easter eggs, a bunny, and somewhere in there, church. In general, I don’t mind the Easter eggs;...

Cap's Corner: "Love Respects" and educating teens on healthy dating

April 10, 2019

I remember those awkward and often times scary years of dating as a teenager. The uncertainty of what to do starts with that first call to ask the...

Cap's Corner: A lesson on respect and equality

April 4, 2019

Years ago, when I worked for a rental-car company in Wichita Falls Texas, I was renting to an older gentleman who had retired from the state...

Cap's Corner: Don't live in fear of sin

March 27, 2019

One of my favorite books in the Bible is the book of Romans. But, of course, it seems that whatever book I am reading at the time is my new...

Cap's Corner: Christians and the massacre in New Zealand

March 25, 2019

Our hearts were broken when we heard about the news of the massacre in New Zealand. Fifty Muslims were killed in their house of worship; 50...

Cap's Corner goes to Israel: "I found the very human Jesus."

March 13, 2019

As many of you know, I recently returned from an incredible trip to Israel. This trip was made possible by the Knights Templers. Even though I am...

Cap's Corner: The church isn't trying to "ban" anyone

March 8, 2019

The United Methodist Church has been in the news lately, and I wanted to try to help some of you understand what has just happened. You may have...

Cap's Corner: Jesus' Pain and Passion

February 28, 2019

Before, I have spoken about the damage of the Roman punishment of being whipped 39 times. Remember, many people who were whipped would not have...

Cap's Corner: Believing in Jesus isn't the same as following

January 31, 2019

Simply believing in Jesus is not enough to be a true follower of Jesus. Jesus told his disciples in Mark 10:45, “45  For even the Son of Man did...

Cap's Corner: Where do LGBT people belong in the church?

January 24, 2019

In recent weeks, I have been asked to address a widely-discussed issue affecting many Methodist churches in the U.S. This week, I decided to use...

Trinity Lutheran to hold forum this Thursday, Jan 24

January 21, 2019

What does Blackwell need? On Thursday, January 24, the Trinity Lutheran Church of Blackwell will try to answer that question in a public forum...