“Growing Up On Dump Ground Road” is the story of my childhood days and the life lessons that I learned there that helped shape me into the person that I am today. A major force in my early life was the powerful influence and the prominent people of First Baptist Church of Rockdale, TX. With its huge columns and stained glass windows that stretched almost to heaven, that place and those folks had a huge impact on me. As a young boy, my place in the worship service was seated n

“Growing Up On Dump Ground Road” was many things, but it was never boring. The idle days of summer were like a challenge to the mind of a child to discover new adventures in everyday situations. My youthful imagination was always up to the dare. Never one to sit around the house, my childhood days were spent seeking a thrill. There wasn’t much traffic on the red dirt road in front of our house. Mostly, it was the garbage trucks headed to the landfill or the infrequent passing

“Growing Up on Dump Ground Road” is the title of a book that I have been planning to write for years. It is the story of my early life. I have come to realize that much of who I am today was forged in the fires of the people and places in my hometown. My plan is to test the interest in these stories by sharing a sampling in this column over the next few weeks. Your feedback is welcomed and deeply appreciated, either pro or con. The red clay and gravel road that ran in front o

The mission trip to Korea is becoming very real! The airline tickets and insurance have been purchased. The lodging and other arrangements in Korea have been made. We have a total of nine people going on the trip. It has been amazing to watch God at work in the planning and preparation for this trip. The generosity of our CBC family in support of this trip has been terrific. With the money raised from the Spaghetti Lunch, the Yard Sale, and our Mission Trip fund, we were able