I often sit back and wonder how in the world I got to where I am today. I think about what got me to a place where I am settling down and getting married in a month, or how I was called into ministry. I think about the places I have been and all the... Continue Reading →
A Student Pastor’s Heart
These past few months have been amazing. I have graduated with my degree, spent time with people who have meant the world to me, prepared for my upcoming wedding, and got to play paintball with members of my youth group and of my previous youth group. I got to spend time with young men and... Continue Reading →
My Sharpening Brothers
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. (Psalms 27:17) This verse has been on my thoughts for a while now. As I was beginning to prepare for my wedding, this verse was the measuring stick that I used to judge the men who would be by my side. Many men... Continue Reading →
The Pastor’s Sales Commission
To continue my series on "There's a sermon in that", I wanted to write about this idea of why Pastors are trying to "win souls". I got into a conversation with a colleague of mine who just happens to not agree with me on the basis of faith. He began to ask me why I... Continue Reading →
The Benediction
Today marked the end of my undergraduate career. I finally graduated with my degree in Pastoral Ministry. As the ceremonies commenced and we sat an enjoyed the speeches and festivities that are included in such a wonderful event, we concluded both the commissioning service and commencement service with the college benediction. Psalms 19:14 "Let the... Continue Reading →
