It has been about two years since the Spokane City Council passed an ordinance that restricts panhandling, sitting and lying down on sidewalks and rights of way.

Several weeks ago, I was helping my parents move their new refrigerator into their house. I was wearing a pair of work slacks and, as we shifted the fridge from one angle to another, I heard the unmistakable sound of my slacks tearing.

Fred Phelps, Westboro Baptist Church founder, died today. Simply put, I hate what this monster stood for, but if there is mercy for him, there is most certainly mercy for all.

Several months ago, I "rescued" a meat smoker from getting picked up with the garbage in the housing development where I live.

When I was a child I asked for the things I wanted around Christmastime. And, occasionally, I “asked” for the things that I knew would pull on my parents’ heartstrings and would lead them to purchase my wants for me.

What happens to Jesus if we focus on his humanity rather than his divinity? This question has been at the forefront of my thoughts recently.