Why do we remember?
Why do we remember? What value comes to those who will stop long enough this weekend to remember the ultimate price that freedom requires? In a nation that, in many ways, is struggling to determine its national identity, how do we...
Between Faith and Fulfillment
The Bible tells us that we have the wonderful privilege to go to God in prayer, "that we may obtain mercy, and grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16). What an amazing thing it is that we as the created can speak directly to the...
Fighting the Spiritual Battle
For those that have put their faith in Christ there is a very real spiritual battle taking place. This is a battle with an unseen enemy that will do all He can to prevent us from going forward for God. There will be seasons of life when...
I am not alone
A few weeks ago our family attended a birthday party for one of the children in our church. It was a great party complete with a jumper, good food and plenty of Coca-Cola. Any time we have the opportunity to attend an event like this I...
More lessons learned in Iraq
April 10, 2003 was the day that the First Battalion Fifth Marines secured Saddam Hussein’s presidential palace in the city of Baghdad, Iraq. A lot of time has passed since then, but the events of that day will never be forgotten by those...
The blessing of a broken heart
Serving in ministry I have had a front row seat to watch as people from all backgrounds and stations in life have dealt with the hurt and brokenness that is so often a part of living. I have watched as family relationships were broken,...
Redemption
I am amazingly blessed. I have a wife that loves me, great kids, and the opportunity to spend my life involved in local church ministry. Even though there have been, and will continue to be, some difficult days, I am thankful that God...
Conversations that Matter
I have been blessed by wonderful people that have encouraged, taught, and believed in me even when I did not believe in myself. While I like to live under the illusion that I can navigate the stormy waters of life alone, the truth is that...
When no one cares
Have you ever felt like you are doing all that you can to make a difference in the world and yet no one cares? You do not believe that you will change the whole world but you do want to positively impact your corner of it. You...
I want you to know…
I am not always a wonderful father. Truth be told, I am seldom a wonderful father. I get angry too fast, am impatient too often and allow the pressures of life to keep me from leading as I should. It is very easy, in the midst of the...