Pastor's Blog

As I head into my senior year of seminary, I realize that this spiritual journey has also been a struggle. I recall the very first day of...

A letter to our Church Staff and Pastors, I want you to know that I know being a church staff member or a pastor is the most difficult jo...

I received this from a friend last week. Not only did it capture my heart, but it helped me understand how Christmas, “the most wonderful...

Unfortunately, tragedies happen. This past week, it was a 6th grade student at McClintock Middle School that was hit and killed by a car ...

It usually starts with a question. “Have you ever considered…” and fill in the blank with the situation of the moment. For me, this recen...

In Luke 17, ten people suffering from leprosy come up to Jesus, crying and asking for healing. Instead of an instantaneous healing, Jesus...

I love this time of year!! I drove to church today with Christmas music blaring. In a few days, I’ll have all the turkey I want and famil...

So, if you’ve ever hung out with me, you know I run hot. Not hot as in high speed, although I do that too. And not hot as in looks, bec...

“King of Kings, Lord of Lords, all the things He has in store. From the rich to the poor, all are welcome through the door.” (“God Is”, K...

Walking through the classrooms at Thrive Day School, I love to hear the happy sounds of our little ones laughing and playing together. Ea...

When I was a boy, and something bad happened, my mom would always say, “Remember, there isn’t an ill wind that doesn’t blow some good.” ...

There are many ways to check the spiritual health of a congregation, including attendance at worship, participation in congregational eve...

“I got to get away!” I know you’ve heard it. You probably even said it a time or two. We all need time away from the everyday routine of ...

So, I guess I can write anything, right? Unicorns are real. I can dunk a basketball. I met a leprechaun last August. No - get it together...

Whether you’re already a diehard NASCAR fan who never misses a race or you can’t understand why anyone would want to watch cars drive in ...