I'm headed to Atlanta for the New Baptist Covenant Celebration the remainder of this week.  I hope to post some thoughts from the gathering throughout the event so check back and join the discussion.

An update on life.  January has been a busy month for my family and me.  After all the holiday hustle and bustle there is some natural downtime that is needed to return to the routine.  The most significant event of the new year, however, relates to my dad.  He was diagnosed in December with prostate … Continue reading January Summary

Unless you've been living under a rock the past couple of days, you have probably heard news reports of unrest and violence in Kenya.  I'm paying close attention to this for several reasons. Of course, peace around the world in the here and now is the hope and prayer for any believer. Africa has been … Continue reading Kenya Concerns

Here is a link to my sermon from today.  I finished our Senior Pastor's sermon series titled "Keeping Jesus at the Center".  The text was Titus 2:11-14 and the title was "Living with the End in Sight". Blessings and Happy New Year!

The wonderful and talented Jen Lemen created this print for the good folks at http://www.coolpeoplecare.org. It is an awesome print - both in the artistic design as well as the inspiring words.  I ordered one for a central inspiration piece in my office. It is a nice mantra to say every day.  Can you picture … Continue reading Cool Print

When I was in high school I read a book that overall is not a book of classic greatness or literary genius.  Although I still spy it on occasion in certain bookstores along with more popular novels by the author, it doesn't seem to have garnered much favor with readers nor is it one that … Continue reading Silent Cries

It is a winter wonderland in my neck of the woods this weekend.  We had a pretty significant ice storm that rolled through mid-Missouri starting last night and throughout the day. With a solid coating of ice on everything, many tree limbs have fallen throughout the morning bringing with it loud popping sounds and an … Continue reading Winter Weather is Here

I would like to invite you to go to this website and watch this beautiful and powerful e-card from World Vision.  And while you are at check out their amazing gift catalogue.  There are many wonderful gifts that you can purchase on behalf of friends and family while making a difference in the world.  I … Continue reading A World Vision Christmas

Here is the holiday cleansing Friday Five from Revgals: Please tell us your least favorite/most annoying seasonal.... 1) dessert/cookie/family food Fruitcake has got to be the nastiest food invention ever.  Any food that is a standard holiday joke should make one wonder. 2) beverage (seasonal beer, eggnog w/ way too much egg and not enough … Continue reading Friday Five: Holiday Cleansing

Recently I posted some thoughts about the upcoming movie The Golden Compass after the many forwards and invites I was receiving requesting I join the boycott of the film due to the writer's strong athiest agenda in his trilogy of books. With the movie's release day upon us, here is another review that I wanted … Continue reading The Golden Compass