It’s been a sobering week for me.  On Tuesday, I was working out at the gym when suddenly a man on a treadmill in front of me fell off his machine and landed wedged between his machine and the one next to him.  Immediately, I – along with a few others who saw him fall [...]

I have so much to be thankful for, and tonight, I’ll lead my congregation in a sweet time of sharing.  Our annual Thanksgiving Eve service is a highlight of our church year as people come prepared to share what they are most thankful to the Lord for.  There are some things, however, that I’m thankful [...]

Richard Nixon was the president of the US. One of the best movies I’ve seen this past year was about him…Frost/Nixon. 18 year-olds were given the right to vote in federal elections. How many 18 year-olds really evaluate the issues and candidates before voting?  I have two 18 year-olds in my home, and I’m pretty [...]

16 years ago today, I married the most beautiful woman I had ever seen.  We met five years earlier at Taylor University.  It was the second day of school, and I was sitting in a classroom when she walked in.  From the moment I saw her, I couldn’t keep my eyes off of her.  We [...]

It’s Memorial Day weekend.  A time when people zonk out, camp out, cook out, and remember.  It’s a weekend when we remember those who have sacrificed so much for our country.  As an American, I am truly thankful for the sacrifice of the men and women who have made it possible for me to live [...]

I’m a pastor, and therefore, I must make sure that I look good at all times. Last week was Thanksgiving, and on that day, everyone at the dinner table told of the three things they’re most thankful for. I cleared my throat and said that I am most thankful for my wonderful wife, my four [...]