Watching for Jesus

Watching for Jesus

Growing up, my grandparents had a trailer in Florida for the winter and we would use it in the summer. I loved playing on the beach in the sand and in the water. One year, my dad was on a rubber raft just floating along. We were surprised how far the tide would take...
Hope in Troubled Times

Hope in Troubled Times

A man approached a little league baseball game. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, “18 – 0, we’re behind.”  “Boy,” said the spectator, “I’ll bet you’re discouraged.”  “Why...
Waiting: Four Actions

Waiting: Four Actions

Don’t you hate waiting? I’ve spent a lot of time in a doctor’s waiting room. Sometimes it ended good, but sometimes it didn’t. However, whether it’s anticipating something good or bad, waiting patiently is often one of the most challenging aspects of life. Luke 21 is...
My Newest Book: The Family Game

My Newest Book: The Family Game

Family is very important to me. I love my family and want all my family to have God’s best in their lives. Even in my ministry as a pastor, I spend much of my time dealing with family issues in my congregation. Several sermons and sermon series are devoted to...