Sometimes I Cry

Sometimes I Cry

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 [...]

Guest Post by Jim Guerra

Hi everyone!! I hope you had a great week.  I realize there is so much that I need to explain and so much that you want to hear regarding the MCIN announcement.  I am just searching for the right way to convey what's in my heart.  I will be writing more on that subject this [...]

Important Update for MC students

Below is a statement regarding the affiliate status of the Master's Commission that Barry and I were on staff at in Louisiana.  In light of the many stories of abuse the MCIN received, they conducted an investigation and have removed the affiliate status of this program. I am forever thankful to Pastor Lloyd Zeigler and [...]

We need to talk…

I am so excited to present a guest post to you today from a good friend and man who Barry and I greatly respect.  He is an author, teacher and has made a tremendous impact on our lives over the last two years.  I read his book last year and tears hit each page as [...]

Answers Please

Lately when I have sat down to write it feels like the words just pour from my heart.  Maybe it's from years of just wishing I had a place like this to visit.  To be able to read about someone elses journey.  Reassurance that I wasn't alone in the things I faced as a minster and minster's [...]

Are You Afraid Too?

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 [...]

Barry’s Post

Barry’s Post

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 [...]

Here’s the Issue

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 [...]