Enjoying the Walk

Grilling outdoors. Relaxing in the calm, cool evening. Reflecting on the enduring goodness of God. It is absolutely beyond my comprehension how much God loves me and cares for me. He has given me a wonderful family, the opportunity to minister with great co-laborers in two locations over almost twenty years. I have friends scattered around the country (some even in other countries). God has given us His Word to read and study so that we might better know who He is and what He expects of us. We have the Spirit, the Comforter, to instruct us as we walk through life.

The family, both immediate and extended, that I have been blessed with is wonderful beyond description. I have a wife that far exceeds anything I could have ever desired. My children, though not perfect, have grown and matured so much in the last couple of years. They are both good students, involved in numerous activites. My parents and in-laws are wonderful people that love God and seek to please Him. There is nothing more I could ask for.

It may not be Thanksgiving, but I am surely thankful my family. God has so greatly blessed and continues to do so. It truly is a wonderful God that I serve.

Mother's Day

Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Exodus 20:12


God has been so very good to me. He has given me both a mother and a mother-in-law that are worthy of honor. My life has been greatly influenced by these two wonderful ladies. Both of them take the talents that God has given them and use those gifts to be a blessing to others. Whether it is at the sewing machine, in the kitchen, or elsewhere, they have helped teach me how to use my gifts and talents for others. I truly feel blessed to have the families that I have; the Christian heritage established by my families, and especially by my mother and my mother-in-law, is a heritage that I can look at and see God working through others. I can use that model as an example for service and as an illustration to teach my children.


I am thankful for both of my moms. May God richly bless you as you have been a blessing to so many others.

Senior Trip, 2011

Well, another senior trip has come and gone. We left for the Wilds Christian Camp in Rosman, NC at 4 a.m. on Apr 18. We spent 3+ days at the Wilds. The kids had a great week involved in a variety of activities, spending time with kids from across the country and Puerto Rico. On Wed, we went whitewater rafting. That was a blast! While the activites were great, the preaching was even better. If someone was willing to allow God to speak, He was ready to be heard.

We left to return home Thur night and then traveled through the night, arriving home around 11:30 a.m. Fri.

We left again at 6:30 a.m. on Sat to spend the day in DC. The ENTIRE day.
We arrived back at home at 1:05 a.m. While in DC, we visited the Old Post Office Pavilion (and clock tower), Ford's Theater (1 act play), Union Station, Archives, Chinatown, American History Museum, Natural History Museum, and Pentagon City Mall. We finished with a late dinner at Red, Hot, & Blue - a Memphis-style BBQ place. It was a full day, but a great day. God gave great weather and allowed an enjoyable time for the senior class.