Independence Day: A celebration of the past and the future
I’m not someone who typically watches the debates leading up to the Democratic primary. In fact, I generally have a hard time focusing on any of the debates until the Presidential contest is down to the final two candidates. I will admit however, as embarrassing as it...
The Price of Freedom: Citizen Soldier, Citizen Servant
Less than a week ago we had the privilege to celebrate the freedom that makes America great. Every year on July fourth we pause to remember that not so long ago a group of people stood up and said, “enough is enough!” These people came to the point where they were...
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 that were there. A few dates...
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 has chosen this path for my...