Value in Faith, Part 2

December 31, 2009 Joey Cope 2

I’ve been accused of not listening. Actually, I’ve been convicted of the charge. And my “not listening” is not confined to what the weatherman just said about the forecast or the announcement blared out over the plane intercom. Nor is it limited to those vital moments in a television show [read more]

Welcoming the Stranger

December 7, 2009 Joey Cope 4

I had the house to myself.  The football game was a plausible excuse to be doing nothing.  The sun had just pulled below the western horizon and the Christmas lights had responded on cue from the timer whirring on the front porch. I heard a car door shut in front [read more]

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Waiting at Tables

December 1, 2009 Joey Cope 6

For some time now, Nancy and I have frequented a little pizza place here in Abilene.  I know everyone’s tastes differ when it comes to pizza.  Some like New York style, some Chicago, and some Roma, I suppose.  I’m not sure what style this small establishment claims, but I’d say [read more]