There has never been a time in my life when I can’t remember someone complaining about paying taxes. As a child, I remember my father, grandfather, and uncles talking about the subject. As an adult,...
The other day, I had a conversation with a woman who has been taking care of an autistic child for many years. As we spoke, she shared about her experiences and the things she’s learned along the way...
Somewhere along the way, I discovered that I really enjoy landscaping. When the weather is favorable, I often look for an excuse to work in the yard or around the house. Â
 Roughly ten years ago, I ...
Not long ago, my uncle requested help cleaning up and doing some planting around the gravesites of some of our deceased relatives.  The cemetery they’re buried at is a couple of hours north of where I...
Recently, I was having a discussion with a group of people about their best financial experiences. Specifically, the conversation centered around how much we considered to be a healthy amount of inco...
As a pastor, one of my favorite things to do is to teach the Word of God. I love studying it, meditating on it, and presenting it to others in various ways. The Lord has granted me opportunities to ...
From time to time, you’ve probably heard me mention something about my love for music. I mention it a lot. I enjoy just about every genre and style, and I’m always on the hunt for something new to l...
I have often heard it said that it isn’t wise or becoming to brag about yourself, and if any bragging is going to be done about you, it should be done by someone else. Personally, I appreciate the ap...
One of the most entertaining things to ever happen to me occurred while I was attending a conference in Pittsburgh during the fall of 2020. The conference was held in the downtown area, right by the ...
Some years ago, I was in attendance at the funeral of a pastor I had become friends with while serving in northeastern Pennsylvania. I always enjoyed my conversations with him, and I found him to be ...
A little over twenty years ago, I began a five-year ministry experience that involved directing a Christian camp and conference center. It was one of the hardest and best things I have ever agreed to...
On Friday mornings at 8:00 am, I teach a three-hour course titled “Biblical Perspectives on Contemporary Issues.” It’s one of my favorite courses to teach because of the subject matter and the genuin...
