Charlie Melton

By Charlie Melton
You guys know me, or at least you used to. I’m the guy that used to try to be funny. I’m the guy that used to be sarcastic about politics and authority, in general.

I am getting with the program. I’m here today, and evermore, to tell you elections are important. Political candidates are important. Even if election judges fudge the election, they’re still important. Even if candidates lie, and steal elections, and take kickbacks, elections are important. [Read more...]

Charlie Melton

By Charlie Melton

I tell this story all of the time. It resonates with me and I think we all need to understand it.

Long ago and far away, I learned a valuable lesson. I attended the “New Testament Baptist Church” in Cahokia, Illinois. Old timers referred to the church as “Hard Shell Baptist”. They were strict on themselves, and others. They were the don’t dance, don’t laugh, don’t have fun, guilt ridden church in a dying community. The pastor, Jeff, was young and full of energy and judgment. He could shame a woman for wearing pants while making us all feel the flames of hell. Pastor Jeff was a force of nature. [Read more...]