Follow up The video below is a follow up to the sermon I preached this Sunday at my church. In it I look at Philippians 4 as an example of what Jesus was talking about in Matthew 6 when He said that we should, "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew … Continue reading 2 Principles for Seeking His Kingdom
Get Back Up
I fell last year. I don't mean that I tripped, but more that I failed. It wasn't a moral or ethical failure, but it was a failure. Let me explain. This time last year I was in the best shape that I have been in for a long time. I was running regularly and working … Continue reading Get Back Up
We Remember
Last year my family and I visited a National Cemetery as a part of our Memorial Day observance. When we got home I posted the following on Facebook: "We were amazed today by the number of people who were at the National Cemetery in Bushnell. The crowd of people and astounding number to tombstones … Continue reading We Remember
Help with Rebuilding
We spent most of last month talking about family relationships at my church. In a series called ReBuild we looked at challenges and encouragement from God's word that can help us strengthen the relationships that we have within our families. You can find those videos here. The theme that kept coming up throughout the series … Continue reading Help with Rebuilding
Are you sticking to it?
How are you doing? Are you sticking to your goals, or are you beginning to slip? If you're struggling, I may be able to help you with one of your goals. A lot of people begin the year with the goal of reading the Bible more faithfully, but lose their way within a few … Continue reading Are you sticking to it?
Ministry Report (October – December 2015)
There are many honors that come with the role of a military chaplain. Honoring soldiers who have fallen is a great honor that also carries a great weight. Its an honor to help people celebrate and remember the life of a military member, no matter how he or she falls. That honor carries with it … Continue reading Ministry Report (October – December 2015)
The Best of 2015
2015 was a great year. Thank you for being a part of this community and for helping me reach nearly twice as many readers as I did in 2014. Thank you also for helping send this message of hope to 21 countries (readers from USA, Brazil, Italy, and Albania visited the most). I'm humbled and … Continue reading The Best of 2015
Merry Christmas
This is one of my favorite times of the year. Christmas represents hope, love, and restoration, and for me it serves as a springboard for the New Year. It's a fresh chance to take what God has done in our hearts and allow it to transform us a little each day. The video below … Continue reading Merry Christmas
Letters
Letters don't quite hold the same power that they used to, unless they are all that you have. Before smart phones and the internet there was a day when letters held people together. They connected loved ones in spite of great distances. In spite of whatever physical obstacles were in the way, letters had the … Continue reading Letters
Keep in Touch
A few years ago I was working on a project for school that required me to interview someone in ministry. A friend from high school was kind enough to share his time with me. He was serving as pastor of a church while he finished up seminary, and was glad to answer my questions … Continue reading Keep in Touch
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