Shall this plebe return a prince?

Saturday, July 21st, 2007

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Well, by the Grace of God, and your love and support, we are off to the old country—for those of you who still confuse Miami (OK) with Miami (FL), that’s England.

Last time we went to Oxford, we stayed in London a few days as we will be able to this time as well.  While in London, we went to the Queen Mother’s palace—referred to in Arkansas, as the place with indoor plumbing.  Although we did find her residence extraordinarily comfortable, we were a little peeved by a couple of things.  For one, she wasn’t home.  Secondly, when I explained to one of the gentlemen standing around that we had traveled a long distance to talk with her, he did not even respond.  (more…)

The Oxford Round Table – Thank you

Monday, July 9th, 2007

Soon we will be leaving for England, and we could not have done it without your love and support.  This is an impossible trip that God has made possible through your love, generosity and prayers.  If ever a man knew that the challenge God had laid before him was beyond his ability, it is the man who pens these words.

The Oxford Round Table will be held in Oxford, at Harris Manchester College.  The subject we are addressing is “Religion, Education, Public Schools and Politics: Is There Common Ground?”  My presentation is entitled, “The Decline of Religion in Public Education and The Decline of Public Education”.

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