Running For State Legislature

Just a quick note to let local folks know that I am, indeed, running for Mississippi House District 93. Since the television station (once again) failed to mention my candidacy, some folks have questioned whether or not I qualified to run. A quick glance at the Secretary of State’s website will verify that I am in the race. 

Sun Herald List of Candidates

I’ll have more news to post soon. Thanks!

Good-bye George Washington

The latest column by Ellen Williams in memory of George Washington on his birthday.

Moving Up A Teat

About ten years ago I gave a speech at an Agrarian conference. The gist of it was personal observations from Andrew Nelson Lytle’s essay, The Hind Tit from the collection, The Twelve Southerners. It will certainly not be of interest to most folks as it crosses the grain of modernity’s lifestyle and worldview. I close with a brief bit of observation from a perspective of ten years after.

The Master Gardener

When we think of “ploughing up the fallow ground,” “sowing seed” and “harvest time” - we are often drawn to the rich Biblical imagery and similitudes they represent. I took a few minutes to jot down some meditations from my perspective as a “gardener.” Feel free to leave a comment.

Duty - The Most Sublime Word

Ellen Williams has given us her latest column in celebration of Robert E. Lee’s 200th Birthday today.

You’ve Been Hacked…

These dreaded words have appeared on a number of my friend’s web sites recently. In fact, web sites everywhere are being attacked, mainly (as we understand), from malicious Turkish hackers. In the past month, this web site has had 390,000 hack attempts. Even at 3:00 a.m. you can look at the statistics and see something like 33 guests online when, in reality, it is all various malicious scripts trying to find a vulnerability into my site. It does no good to blacklist the IP addresses. You will find that the scripts immediately shift to a different address. Click “More” to read of some things everyone should do to safeguard their sites.

When Does the Lord Work?

Does the Lord ignore the plight of his people? Does he ignore the cries and weeping of saints on their knees? Are there any saints on their knees? Our days appear to be growing darker and the light of God’s Word seems to be getting dimmer. As Christians, what should we be thinking in desperate times like these? Psalm 119 gives us some food for thought. Read on…

A Tribute to Delma Bishop

Yesterday I was given a copy of a clipping from a 1944 Durant, Mississippi newspaper announcing the death of my Uncle Bill (Delma Bishop) during the Normandy Invasion during World War II. Part of the clipping was a tribute written by a family member, Marie Bishop Mansell, reflecting her views of the war robbing the family of our young 18 year old. The war machine was feed a disproportionate amount of Southerners - and the uncle I never knew was one of them. After reading the tribute, I wanted to share it with y’all. I have also posted a .pdf copy of the clippings. I wonder how many families feel the same way today when they hear they have lost a loved one in the “war on terror”?

Christmas Past

Ellen Williams reflects on Christmas’ past, Southern-style.

The White Shoes Rule

The White Shoes Rule....Or why Princess Margaret can’t join the Southern Belles’ Club. A new column by Ellen Williams.

Ownership vs. Stewardship

Are we the real owners of the things “we possess”? This paper takes a Biblical look at whether we are owners or stewards and how that should affect our lives.

Nearness

Why are things “nearer” to me “dearer” to me? This is an article written last week that I am just getting around to posting. Click “More” to read it…

Texan trys to stop building of Mosque Redneck-style

You’ve got to watch this news clip as it is a hoot! Muslims are wanting to build a mosque in a Katy, Texas subdivision and when they can’t be “bought out” - a good ol’ boy fights back the only way he knows how. 

Update on Loch and Load Site

Things have been quite busy since my Father’s passing and I haven’t had any time to complete the update of johncripps.com (which began just before my father went into the hospital) or write any new articles for this site. However, things are just beginning to settle down somewhat and I plan to get back to work on the sites in early December. Thanks for your patience!

Ken Cripps goes to be with his Lord

After a painful bout with cancer, at 9:27PM on October 30th, Kenneth Henry Cripps, Jr. went to be with the Lord. We appreciate all of the prayers from our large family of friends.

The funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 2nd from 5:00 to 7:00PM. The location is Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home on Pass Road in Biloxi, Mississippi. The funeral service will be held at the Chapel in the Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, Friday, November 3rd at 1:00PM.

Thank y’all so much for the compassion shown this family. God bless!

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