Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “Did God bring this person into my life, or did I?” I’ve started this journey of reading the Bible beginning with the book of John. One morning, I found myself in John 6. In this chapter, Jesus feeds the five thousand, walks on water, and declares that He …
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to celebrate the 28th pastoral anniversary of one of my favorite couples. Twenty-eight years is a long time to shepherd people. During the message, the speaker said something that had the whole church laughing: “Some people need a hard hat when dealing with them.” We
I love music. I mean, really love it. My playlist is mainly gospel, blues, and R&B, because music has this beautiful way of conveying deep messages and healing our hidden spaces. Well, I was sitting in church yesterday when, out of nowhere, Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor” popped into my head. Not the whol
Every January and again in June, I like to do a life audit. I look at my goals, my habits, and yes…my finances. Today I was reviewing my credit card balances. Like many people, I found myself thinking, I really need to pay this down. Sure, paying the minimum keeps the account in good standing, …
Have you ever reacted so strongly to something that even you were surprised by your response? We can all say that at one point or another we have been hurt—physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. The hurt itself is not the problem. What we do with it is what matters. Ignoring pain does no
“What changes inside of us when someone we love leaves this earth before we are ready?” On April 26, my life took a turn. Not for the worse, because that wouldn’t be accurate. Instead, it became the beginning of an even deeper relationship with God. At 49 years old, I never imagined I would lose …
If you know me, you know I love snacks. Chips, cookies, mixed nuts—you name it. One thing I’ve noticed about those snack boxes is that they always seem to have some of what I want and a lot of what I don’t. I pick through the bag looking for my favorites while avoiding the pieces …
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Growing up and traveling with family as a child, we used actual maps to get to our destination. Then came MapQuest, GPS systems, and now Maps on our phones. If you’ve ever used Maps, you already know—if you miss a turn or go the wrong way, that calm little voice will keep saying, “Make a …
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If you’ve been reading my posts for a while, you already know—I’m a PK (preacher’s kid). Church has always been part of my rhythm. So when I mention this song, you might know it… or maybe not. It’s called “Jordan River.” And even now, writing this, I can hear it playing in my head. Stay …
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This morning, I was getting ready to study and couldn’t find my glasses. I checked my office, retraced my steps, even looked in places I knew I wouldn’t leave them. After all that searching… they were on my face the whole time. Go ahead, laugh—but you’ve been there too. It made me stop and think: …