“Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.” __Abraham … Continue reading Start the Year with a Shock to the System!

“Prayer is the alpha and omega of planning. Don’t just brainstorm; praystorm.” __Mark Batterson Goal: Take the last week of … Continue reading Yearend Reflection

“They [messengers of the Gospel] must not fear men. Men can do them no harm, for the power of men … Continue reading When They Come for You

“Preaching well requires more than preparing sermons; it requires preparing oneself as the kind of human who has the sensibilities … Continue reading Is it Okay to Get Your Sermons off the Internet?

“Mama,” I asked, “do you think God made a heaven for all good dogs?” “Yes,” she said, “I’m sure He … Continue reading Do Dogs go to Heaven?

“Games were created to give non-heroes the illusion of winning. In real life, you don’t know who really won or … Continue reading Bulgaria, Here We Come!

Help us to see that it is better to fail in a cause that will ultimately succeed than to succeed … Continue reading Interview with Pastor Travis Hovde

“We should note that a shepherd’s love is a choice, not a feeling. Count on it. There will always be … Continue reading Keep Your Friends Close; Keep Your Enemies Even Closer

“A chaplain’s mission is to bring Soldiers to God and God to Soldiers.”  In this video I catch up with … Continue reading Ministry & Family Life from a Military Chaplain’s perspective | An interview with my son, Lee