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June 13, 2022 0 Comments

My father died in a car accident when I was 16 years old and it was one of the most significant moments of my life. I was fortunate to have had my father

May 9, 2022 0 Comments

Throughout the 30+ years I served in pastoral ministry I have witnessed too many church pastors in America lose their positions of church leadership because of financial or sexual indiscretions coming to the

February 2, 2022 0 Comments

The word “mentor” is defined as “a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.” Throughout my over 30 years of pastoral ministry, I have had many trusted teachers who have counseled me, encouraged me,

September 22, 2021 0 Comments

I’m sure you have all heard the phrase, don’t sweat the small stuff. That expression was highlighted in Richard Carlson’s book, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and It's All Small Stuff. In it he

September 16, 2021 0 Comments

John Donne, in his Devotions (1624) is famous for saying, “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” I have

September 9, 2021 0 Comments

Luke 2:52 tells us that during his time growing up, Jesus developed in four ways. He developed in wisdom – intellectual development. He developed in stature – physical development. He developed in favor