The majority of my adult life has been spent serving in one form of leadership or another. When I was training for pastoral ministry, much of the training focused on the teaching aspects of...
Recently, I was having a discussion with a group of people about their best financial experiences. Specifically, the conversation centered around how much we considered to be a healthy amount...
As a pastor, one of my favorite things to do is to teach the Word of God. I love studying it, meditating on it, and presenting it to others in various ways. The Lord has granted me...
From time to time, you’ve probably heard me mention something about my love for music. I mention it a lot. I enjoy just about every genre and style, and I’m always on the...
I have often heard it said that it isn’t wise or becoming to brag about yourself, and if any bragging is going to be done about you, it should be done by someone else. Personally, I...
One of the most entertaining things to ever happen to me occurred while I was attending a conference in Pittsburgh during the fall of 2020. The conference was held in the downtown area, right...
Some years ago, I was in attendance at the funeral of a pastor I had become friends with while serving in northeastern Pennsylvania. I always enjoyed my conversations with him, and I found...
During my formative years, I was always a big fan of popular music. I enjoyed just about every genre you could imagine including some that might surprise you. I was also highly...
A little over twenty years ago, I began a five-year ministry experience that involved directing a Christian camp and conference center. It was one of the hardest and best things I have ever...
On Friday mornings at 8:00 am, I teach a three-hour course titled “Biblical Perspectives on Contemporary Issues.” It’s one of my favorite courses to teach because of the...
This year marks the 30th anniversary of my graduation from high school, and this week, several of the people I graduated with thought it would be a good idea to get the conversation going about a...
How do you know what you really believe? For that matter, how do you know what anyone believes? Our beliefs are made visible by what comes out of our lives. You can see what I...
