Child Separation – Saddened but Not Shocked

In the last two years what it means to be an “Evangelical Christian” in America has become increasingly scrutinized and redefined.  At some point, I will lend my opinion on this matter.  But the latest controversy to hit evangelical circles is our stance on the separation of children of immigrants from their parents at the […]

My Journey

“I want you to die to your vision of being a lead pastor and serve Kendrick and the vision of Grace Church with all your heart. If and when I reopen that vision, Kendrick will open the door.” — God   Calling vs Called Ones As with many areas in which one earns a living […]

Reliving a Tradition

There is a favorite picture in my family.  It’s a picture of me standing in a 14 foot fishing boat.  Behind me is my grandfather, Paw Paw, dressed in his signature Osh Kosh overalls, holding a black fishing rod with me holding the line on that rod with a small fish, a brim, dangling from […]

Osama Bin Laden and Why I Believe In Hell

[Alright… I admit it… the title is a bit misleading.  I believe in hell primarily for only one reason.  Because the Bible teaches about its existence with absolute clarity.  It is a place for Satan, his demons and the unrepentant people of the earth.  However, I do find something comforting in the Biblical doctrine of […]

My Princesses

A few weeks ago, my parent flew our family out to visit them in California – a belated Christmas present.  We all went to Disneyland for the day.  Below are pictures from a wonderful day of princess hunting.  Of course my girls (children and wife) are the greatest princesses of all.  Enjoy!  

Day of Pain

As some of you might have seen form my wife’s facebook post, I was in the Duke Hospital Emergency Room until about 4:30am last night with an excruciating headache.  Here is the brief story. Sunday afternoon on my drive back from Christmas break, I noticed the right side of my face was very tender – […]

Fall with the Girls

We’ve had a lot of fun as a family this Fall.  September was Kara’s first birthday.  In October we went to the State Fair and enjoyed all the Fall Festivities.  Here are some pictures of our memories.  I love being a Dad!  

The Lost Ask Us To Pray

“So the captain came and said to him, “What do you mean, you sleeper? Arise, call out to your god! Perhaps the god will give a thought to us, that we may not perish.” – Jonah 1:6 This Fall I’ve been taking some time to study the book of Jonah is great detail.  It is […]

Potty Training Surprise

On Labor Day weekend my wife and I finally decided to bite the bullet and start potty training Hailey.  Between our schedules, we would have four days at home and we could give the time and attention it required to do such a task.  So while most of you were sunning in the sand, or […]