Author Archives: David Porter

About David Porter

When he was in college, David Porter wanted to be a journalist. Today he is a preacher. In Coffee Stains, the preacher and journalist meet to bless everyone who likes a funny East Texas story with a spiritual kicker at the end!

Is There Healing Beyond Hurt?

I talked with a fellow the other night who had just lost his wife after 63 years of marriage. The tall, slightly stooped man with a gentle manner told me of the 19-year old that he had been, who had … Continue reading

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Skunks and Samson

I stepped outside, early the other morning, with my cup of coffee in hand to take stock of the world. It was then that I smelled a smell–a skunk! Was he in the yard? Wherever he was it stank so … Continue reading

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Six Ways To See God’s Eyes

When we first came to Europe we were in language school in Albertville, France deep in the Alps. Frankly, the cadre was splendid. The problem was that we had to study French while we were there so on the whole … Continue reading

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Act Like A Baby!

Have you ever tried to use scripture to get your way or justify your acts? It’s a lot of fun because it sounds spiritual and you always win, especially if it’s you who defines what a scripture verse means. What … Continue reading

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The Airplane Or the Electric Chair?

  Lots of world problems need solutions. Men argue, debate and waste thousands of hours in parliaments and congresses looking for answers to difficult questions. What a waste of time. All they have to do is ask me! Take the … Continue reading

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