As I age, there are all sorts of things I’m noticing that never really stood out to me before. My eyesight, for example. For most of my life, my sight was fine. I didn’t have any difficulty reading...
If you took a quick stroll through our home, you would discover an interesting series of artifacts. They aren’t necessarily historical in nature, but they certainly have value to our family, particul...
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 my role, ...
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 of inco...
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 opportunities to ...
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 hunt for something new to l...
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 appreciate the ap...
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 by the ...
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 him to be ...
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 influenced by some of...
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 agreed to...
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 subject matter and the genuin...
