Today is forty years since my Mama Sarah was murdered. Every April 16th I take a few minutes to write about her, her life, her death, and all that has come after. For those familiar with my story, I’ve always called … Continue reading
I don’t like bad news. I’m the kind of guy that always wants the bad news first so I can end with the good. I like having the good taste in my mouth. I don’t like leaving on a somber … Continue reading
Hello friends, remember me? Sorry I haven’t shared much with you recently, but I’ve been really busy with our Rooted in Christ Bible Reading plan. If you’ve not checked it out, visit http://www.stm-umc.org/rooted or you can text @39110 to 81010 … Continue reading
As we get close to Christmas this year, I’ve been doing some reflecting. For me this year, it’s been challenging, both personally and professionally. Personally, it’s been a year that hurt in some ways that I didn’t expect at the … Continue reading
I often joke in the life of the church, once we pass Halloween and the “Fall Fest” Season, it’s a straight shot to Christmas. Everything picks up, our schedules fill up, and before you know it, it’s Christmas Eve, and … Continue reading
Hey everyone, it’s been a few weeks since I’ve shared some thoughts here on my blog and through email. There’s a couple of reasons why. First, I’ve just had a lot of things going on in my life and my … Continue reading
Last night in Bible Study at St. Matthew’s, I asked a question. What is the point of salvation? Why are we saved? What is the reason? Lots of good (and right) reasons where given – to go to heaven, to … Continue reading
There are certain biblical passages that I hold close to my heart because I hear them so often and know them so well. Psalm 23. John 3:16. John 14 (in my Fathers house there are many mansions….). One of today’s … Continue reading
Ever felt like there was something that you needed to say for Jesus, but didn’t have the words? Like you didn’t know what you should say? Or how you should say it? I’ve been there. I think we’ve all been … Continue reading
There was a quote a read recently that has stuck with me since I saw it, I think it may have been a tweet, “looking at our culture you’d think self-expression, not self-control is a virtue.” I’ve thought a lot about … Continue reading
