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!

Are You A Dreamer Or a Visionary?

Posted on April 7, 2012 by David Porter

I saw it again the other night. This lady sat there strumming her guitar and I began to drift off into the Rocky Mountains or to some other deep beautiful place. For years I’ve wanted to play the guitar. I … Continue reading →

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Are You Arrogant? Are You Sure?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by David Porter

The other day I said something to my wife and afterwards I thought, “That was kind of snappy. Why did you respond like that? The situation didn’t call for it. (Does the situation ever call for speaking like that?) Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Listen To the Coach

Posted on March 22, 2012 by David Porter

When we’re playing in the game of life there are a lot of voices that scream for our attention. There are hundreds of “coaches” (and referees) in the stands and they all want you to listen to them, but you’re … Continue reading →

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Three Ways To Escape the Devil’s Stew

Posted on March 15, 2012 by David Porter

Fly with me back to another time—a time when men who ate men roamed the rainforest. One day our intrepid explorer, Angus Dillworthy, walked briskly into a village deep, deep in this jungle. He’s the first man from outside the … Continue reading →

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Daughter Missing In the Middle of the Night

Posted on March 12, 2012 by David Porter

Special guest Coffee Stain this week from my son Charles Porter who works as a church planter in the nation of Tanzania. Are you living with urgency? Some people enjoy horror movies. Because their lives are so dull, they need … Continue reading →