Dec. 16, 2006, column:
Stratford native opens dental clinic in Guatemala as a 'faith-based mission'

(In the photo at right, Stratford native Dr. Phil Plunk treats a patient in western Guatemala.)

Dec. 2, 2006, column:
Leaving family home, church home create new memories

Nov. 18, 2006, column:
UMC 'renewers' nearer their goal

Nov. 11, 2006, column:
Man fashions Ten Commandments for in-laws

Oct. 21, 2006, column:
Here are a few points to ponder

(Briefs on McLean's Ten Commandments, the new movie about Esther, "The Gospel According to the Beatles," Larry Payne's new book, a cross from the March wildfires and the "He bible.")

Oct. 7, 2006, column:
Former Amarilloan turns fear into Christian mystery novels

Sept. 9, 2006, column:
Being a pack rat not always such a bad thing

Aug. 26, 2006, column:
When it comes to veggies, columnist comes up short

Aug. 12, 2006, column:
As the body of Christ, the hand need not be jealous of the foot

No column July 29, 2006.

July 15, 2006, column:
People still want good to win out over evil

July 1, 2006, column:
Three books offer summer diversion for mind, spirit

June 17, 2006, column:
Backyard Mission members serve as Lord's handymen

June 3, 2006, column:
'The Da Vinci Code' is just a mystery movie, not fact

May 20, 2006, column:
Still wondering

May 6, 2006, column:
Men's retreat changes things up

April 22, 2006, column:
Funeral in real life makes writer focus on Easter

(Reminder: I don't write the headlines -- somebody at the newspaper does -- and I sure wouldn't have written this one. --Mike H.)

Following is a "Just wondering" that was cut from this column in the newspaper:

Just wondering how many Amarillo College employees were inspired by Christmas e-mails from the late Lisa Cherry, who was an AC regent. Here’s an excerpt from her message of Dec. 14, 2005:
“Greetings, Merry Christmas, and may the miracle of Christmas fill your hearts with peace and happiness. It is my prayer that God will bless you and your families with a wonderful, healthy and successful New Year. As I look back over 2005, I see the faces and families of many miracles among the staff. …
“Be safe and do not forget to breathe in and breathe out.”
She added a reference to Psalm 91:11, which says, “The Lord will command his angels to take good care of you.”

April 8, 2006, column:
Former pastor withdraws from Presbyterians

March 25, 2006, column:
Horse in corner was the worst

Thanks to all who have commented on this column about the fire. I've received the most feedback ever, either online or in person, on this column. (Part of the reason was that it was the first "Faith" column to appear on the front page of the newspaper!) --Mike H.

March 11, 2006, column:
Just wondering...

(Briefs on Winter Jam 2006, Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, youth mission trips, Cotton Bowl prayer and seeking a Bible in Manhattan -- plus quotes from C.S. Lewis and Dwight L. Moody.)

Feb. 25, 2006, column:
Anne Rice does good job depicting Jesus as a boy

The original column had the following paragraph at the end. It was cut in the newspaper:
Alluding to her vampire novels, Rice calls Jesus “the ultimate supernatural hero, the ultimate outsider, the ultimate immortal of them all.” But in this first book, he is just a puzzled little Jewish boy seeking his destiny.

Feb. 11, 2006, column:
'End of the Spear' brings criticism from many evangelical Christians

Jan. 28, 2005, column:
Message is clear in 'End of the Spear'

Jan. 14, 2006, column:
Tigers show up for funeral of former junior high coach

Dec. 31, 2005, column:
God lets us know he is here