Me a blogger? Couldn’t be. Who would want to read anything I have to say? What do I have to say? Most of what I have to say I give on Sunday Morning. Wait a minute, there is a thought: maybe if I “blogged some” I would preach less! Go from 40 min…

Acts 5:40-42 ESV And when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. And every day, in the temple […]

This past weekend my wife and I went for a stroll through a very old cemetery in Alton, Illinois. I used to spend hours upon hours in that graveyard, walking and reading the headstones and monuments, back from the age of eleven until I was about 14. Th…

1st – Kate, Emily, & Megan at the movie2nd – Kate & Megan with lemon smiles at Steak ‘n’ Shake3rd – Me & Brandi in the car4th – V, Me, & B at St. Patty’s Day Bash

I was talking with a friend this morning–and I asked, “Who are your heroes in life?” I was disheartened to hear that my friend really has no “heroes.” I’m more than happy to share some of mine.Most of my heroes in life are teachers/professors and peop…

I have just finished reading Erwin McManus’ book, The Barbarian Way. If you have not read this book, you need to stop reading and go buy this book and digest every word that is written! He has put into words the way that I have been feeling for the las…