Since completing my undergraduate degree in Ministry and Leadership at Dallas Christian College 25 years ago this month, I've held wide-ranging ministry roles in Texas and Florida. Notably, these roles vary widely and extend beyond what I even knew to be possible when I walked across the stage in May 1998. Today, I reflect on my first 25 years in ministry. Local Church Ministry My undergraduate education prepared me for ministry in the setting of the local church. In fact, many who Read More …
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Watch Your Step (#1807)
Occasionally I encounter a bright yellow sign containing the words "Caution: Watch Your Step." My immediate reaction is to slow down, scan the surrounding area, and determine how best to proceed with more caution than I would have ever considered had the sign not been posted. While these signs are helpful and effective, they only address a small percentage of the situations in life where a misstep may occur.The hole in the ceiling shown at left was the result of an electrician's misstep. Read More …
Life is Now (#0762)
So much happens in a year’s time. As I reflect back over the last year of life I think mostly about several shifts alongside considerable continuity. While my complete list of changes during the past 365 days is rather lengthy, a few examples adequately address the impact these have on how I spend my time. Professionally, I moved from having a single employer to multiple employers. Personally, my wife and I became landlords after purchasing a rental property. So What? Life is Read More …