I've tried really hard to write this week. I've stared at the blank computer screen resting my hands against the keyboard with tears in my eyes. I've felt so insecure about trying to put my thoughts out here in the open for everyone to read. So, like any vulnerable person...I held them inside because I wanted [...]
When Barry and I came to California to interview for the ministry position at our current church, we fell in love with everyone and everything immediately. We realized within hours of our arrival that we were home. During that weekend we engaged in a number of conversations with the elders and pastors, church leaders and youth. [...]
I am Afraid...but I don't want to be... Recently I logged on to Anne Jackson's blog and read an old post titled "Are You Afraid to be Amazing?" Anne's blog is wonderful and if you would like to check it out, you can click here. Here's the excerpt from Anne's post that got my attention: I wish I had [...]
Storms reveal the god we serve. My god was clearly people; specifically pastors and leaders I served in my mid and late 20's. But, really...it came down to ME. As a young man learning what it was to be a husband and minister, I was more often scared than confident. When it came to confronting what I knew to be [...]
This post will go deep very quickly...hang on folks. 🙂 I sat teary eyed last week, talking about my blog. I realize between my last post and this one...you all probably think I'm just a mess. Well, I'll help you out. I am and I'm not afraid to admit it. I have issues too...just putting [...]
"Babe, you've wrestled with God a number of times in your life...but you never ran away from Him." I looked up to see Barry smiling in my direction as he spoke. I was slightly downcast, feeling as though my blog has become an absolute beast. 🙂 I never really intended for this to be more than [...]
Lately I've been doing a lot of thinking about my blog. As some of you know I started a page on my blog titled My Story. It recalls the time that Barry and I spent on a church staff years ago. That was a very difficult time in our life, marriage and ministry. We whole heartedly [...]
Have you ever had to take inventory of your life? Ugh, it's such a pain in the butt. I know none of us are perfect, and it certainly makes it difficult when we begin the process of sifting through old habits, hurts, mentalities and actions. It seems like all the bad stuff just suddenly emerges [...]
Sorry for my lack of posting this last week. I hope everyone is doing great and enjoying the Holiday weekend! I would like to take a moment and say a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our soldiers. We enjoy freedom as a result of your sacrifice. I am forever thankful to you and your [...]
I heard a phrase today and it has stuck with me all afternoon. It was used to describe one of the church staff members . The phrase was "Champion for the People." My heart was instantly moved at this thought. One of my favorite scripture verses about Jesus is where He is referred to as [...]
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