You ever drove down the road and it starts to get so foggy that you cannot see where you are going. Sometimes we have to pull over however there are other times where we have to keep going, but we have to look down at the white lines to let them guide our way. Making … More ~Where am I going?~

It took me quite a while before I was willing to write about this sticky topic. However, after seeing more and more people provide criticism. I wanted to share my thoughts. Now right off let me warn you. Some of you with a strong opinion on the topic may get mad or even upset with … More ~The Shack….Here we go~

A friend of mine, fellow blogger and ministry leader from back east, Tony Morgan posted a few days ago in the same ball park as what Pastor Lory stated yesterday. I am not a fan of posting others content however when it really hits home with the topic I have been on I like to … More ~Filling the Gaps~

Here are some great thoughts from Pastor Lory Huffman from North Carolina on handling volunteers. She hits the nail on the head when it comes to placing volunteers. Not only is this great for volunteers but for workers and staff as well. Over my years in ministry I find this to be true with many … More ~Ministry Volunteers or Lack of~

While taking some time this morning to think the idea of seasons in life came to mind. I was reminded of Ecclesiastes 3 “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…” I only have to wonder what season am I in. For the past year I think I have … More ~Seasons~

I love hearing people’s stories and hearing where they are at in life. It’s always been the thing I have enjoy most about being able to connect with people. It’s funny to me once someone finds out I am a pastor how they love to share a deeper part of themselves with me and sometimes … More ~Not Forgotten~

What a wonderful weekend of rest and worship and finding peace in Christ and each other. It was great that Debbie and I were able to stay at the suites in Denver this weekend as we attended our Winter training ministry conference. As we enjoyed a few days without the kids, not having to respond … More ~Serving Like a King~

I don’t normally post others content however every so often I find something that really speaks to the heart and I feel my readers would enjoy. As most of my readers are in fact Pastors and Ministry Leaders I found this post from Brandon to hit the nail on the head.    When I served … More “Great Leadership”

While at the park this past Saturday with the kids. I noticed a young boy 4 to 5 years ago riding a bike. Not far behind him was his father also riding a bike. Everywhere this boy went his father was not more than a few feet behind. Fear enough for the boy to have … More ~A walk in the park~

It’s no secret that the world is hard on Vision. We as leaders talk about vision in the church we know people will run as fast as they can. Vision equals change and people dislike change. Some people even hate it. To a degree I think I even dislike it at times, but I like … More Are we ready for Vision?