05Jan
New Year. Same Ending.
I could not think of a better way to kick off this New Year than sharing with you this fire in my belly! Like any other year, 2022 had lots of peaks and valleys for...
22Dec
Guest Blog from Rob Looper – “…and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor…”
As we prepare for a time of family gatherings, kids opening presents, and rest, I want to take a moment to share how grateful I am for you. Thank you for following along as we...
08Dec
Touching God for the Very First Time
On October 4th, 1995, Hurricane Opel was bearing down off Alabama's coast, ravaging its way toward my home in Montgomery. Typical for those preparing for storms, I decided on a last-minute dash to the local...
02Dec
Who’s driving the tractor anyways?
Let's be honest; we know full well Who's driving the tractor. As the story goes, a Georgia farmer asked his 5-year-old daughter for help. "It sure is tiresome plowing up all these fields by myself,"...
22Nov
A NEW FAMILY TRADITION BEGINS THIS THURSDAY
This week we enter the hustle and bustle of “the holiday season”. It’s often a moment of time-honored traditions. Many of us hold fast to our family rituals that bring us warmth and comfort. Everything...
07Nov
Which set of rulers, Democrat or Republican, will reign over us next?
America's resistance to being ruled by a king can be readily seen in Virginia's State Flag. Notice how the Roman goddess Virtus (Virtue) gets depicted holding a sword and a spear. Underneath the foot of...
27Oct
what to say when someone is anxious or depressed
This week I was asked, "what do you say to somebody struggling with anxiety and depression"? We all deal with it at some level or time in our lives. And many around us are dealing...
30Sep
Honduras Week 2022 – Day 4 – “Worth The Effort”
While we don’t always see the fruits of our labor on this side of Heaven, it is so encouraging when we get to see God at work right in front of us. What better reminder...
29Sep
Honduras Week 2022 – Day 3 – “Iris”
Missions work can be messy, but it’s so meaningful. What a privilege to join FCM in the streets of Tegucigalpa as we feed the hungry and share the life-changing news of the Gospel with the...
28Sep
Honduras Week 2022 – Day 2 – “Second Favorite Day of My Life”
God is clear about defending the weak and the fatherless, and day two is always one of the highlights of our annual trip to Honduras. God is at work mending the hearts of the fatherless...