Grace should be given not just received
A few weeks ago I was running late for a meeting. Even though it was…
What Are You Leaving Behind?
This is a question that I believe should be on our minds every day. When…
Speak truth, give hope
We live in a world of rhetoric, angry mobs and the apparent prevailing belief that…
Why I Speak and Write (and why you should too!)
This morning I had the opportunity once again so speak at a conference for military…
I’ve Been Hurt by the Church
The theme of “Church Hurt” is one that has been discussed, written about and argued…
Good Friday: Servant Leadership on Display
Today is the day referred to as “Good Friday”-a day that we celebrate the death…
Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering?
I’m sure that at one time or another we have all asked the question, “Why…
Discipline in the home
As a parent I have found that one of the most difficult things for me…
Leaving a Family Legacy
When we talk about Legacy, we need to understand that the most important legacy that…
Investing in the spiritual life of your kids
In our lives there are few things more important than the relationships that we have…
The Goal of Disciplined Living
Discipline is a great tool to be used but a terrible master. Unfortunately, many people…
The Price of Freedom: Citizen Soldier, Citizen Servant
Less than a week ago we had the privilege to celebrate the freedom that makes…
A trip to Ukraine: New Friends, Unexpected Opportunities and Lessons Learned
For the last ten days Susanne and I had the privilege of participating in a…
Spiritually Concerned or Courageous
What is the difference between those who are spiritually concerned and those who are spiritually…
Why do we remember?
Why do we remember? What value comes to those who will stop long enough this…
Between Faith and Fulfillment
The Bible tells us that we have the wonderful privilege to go to God in…
Fighting the Spiritual Battle
For those that have put their faith in Christ there is a very real spiritual…
I am not alone
A few weeks ago our family attended a birthday party for one of the children…
More lessons learned in Iraq
April 10, 2003 was the day that the First Battalion Fifth Marines secured Saddam Hussein’s…
The blessing of a broken heart
Serving in ministry I have had a front row seat to watch as people from…