Author: Jeff Hampton

True Colors

One late winter day while getting ready to go to the Big 12 Basketball Tournament, I had to make a fashion decision: Wear an official green or gold Baylor T-shirt, wear a regular green shirt but unmarked, or just wear one of my usual shirts, most of which are some shade of blue. I chose to wear an unmarked green shirt because it was comfortable and warm. And I reasoned that with much of the crowd wearing burnt orange, people would know by my plain green shirt who I represent. Continue reading “Lenten Reflections”

Getting Out of the Gym

One winter my employer gave me a free health club membership, and I gladly took full advantage of it. I went regularly and hit the weight machines, walked the treadmills, rode the stationary bikes, even entered a racquetball tournament with a coworker. It was great on cold, damp winter days, but as soon as the first warm day came along, I ached to be out in the sunshine working in the yard or riding a real bike and going somewhere. So I quit the club and was immediately more content and probably more healthy because my exercise and work had purpose. Continue reading “Lenten Reflections”

Tabernacle People

One Sunday morning a few years ago, pastoral resident Britt Carlson challenged us to be “tabernacle people” rather than “temple people” – to carry God with us into the world and not just keep God housed in the church. Continue reading “Lenten Reflections”