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I sat down this morning with my Bible, prayer list, and journal to spend some quiet time with God. Some days, the words on my heart pour out freely. Other days, I sit in solitude waiting. Today was one of those solitude days. As I waited, the words from a Keith Green song began to play Continue reading

I have had the privilege and challenge of serving in three churches before the one I currently serve. They were established churches with rich histories. Of course, each of the three had their own distinctive personalities. As with every church, there were both positives and things that were not as positive. I was called to each Continue reading

Life is a precious gift from God, but we do not always or even often treat it with the respect and dignity it deserves. The recent shootings of two black males by police officers in Baton Rouge, Lousiana and Falcon Heights, Minnesota, and the killing of five police officers and wounding of seven more in Continue reading

For six years I have traveled to the Dominican Republic to serve alongside John and Donna Bearden, members from Grace Fellowship, and believers from other churches. The work includes evangelism, Bible schools for children, fellowship with Dominican believers, and construction. The construction is always tiring, and this year’s trip was just no different in that regard, yet this Continue reading

Facebook and Twitter are not the places to air veiled grievances against another. Always check Snopes.com before re-posting. Just because you think it does not mean you have to post it. Chill. You are not required to be offended daily. Do not use social media to demean others. Do not post pictures you wouldn’t show Continue reading

I never knew him, but I baptized his daughter. I never knew him, but I baptized his grandson. I never knew him, but I baptized his great-grandson. Jack Smith died this morning, but he left a legacy of faith. To live 90 years is an accomplishment in itself, but a person can live 90 years, earn Continue reading

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The purpose of the National Day of Prayer is to call every American to personal repentance and prayer for our families, Continue reading

I really love what God is doing at Grace! I am blessed to be the Senior Pastor of such an awesome congregation! Continue reading

A few weeks ago, we had a problem with our internet service at the church office. Our building is located in a kind of “no man’s land” where we are limited to only one internet service provider – our phone company. We found it difficult to upload anything and our download speeds were barely, just barely above Continue reading

The well-dressed traveling salesman walked up to the dilapidated fence, stepped through the open gate, and paced swiftly toward the porch carrying a large brown suitcase. The old farmer sat in a rocking chair watching the young city slicker as he approached, the young man’s eyes darting side to side taking in the scene from what must have looked like a movie from the 50s. His well-polished Continue reading