When I think of the night Jesus came into the world, my mind begins to short circuit and I’m simply left in awe and left with a lot more questions than I have answers. Don’t get me wrong, I’m SO thankful for Jesus and that he chose to become one of us, but he would…
"Speaking the Truth in Love"
Hey students, ready or not, it’s back to school time! Some of you are ready and others of you are, well…not so ready. Some of you crazy people braved the crowds last weekend to save a few bucks while others stayed home and laughed at you. Now the joke is on them as I’m sure…
There is absolutely no one outside of Renea that I love more than my boys. There are days that Renea and I sit back and smile because we catch a glimpse of their potential. And then there are the other days. The days we sit in silence wondering what we did wrong. The days we…
I love to read. I think I have officially crossed over the threshold from avid reader to bookworm. With my love of reading comes my obsession with books. I don’t do e-books or anything like that. No, I want to feel the pages and smell the paper. Yes, I’m “that guy.” If you have ever…
One of my favorite childhood memories was getting to tag a long with my dad as he and several of his friends and business partners attended the big Nascar race at Bristol Motor Speedway each year. I’m not sure what it was that captivated my attention, but it’s a memory that I’ll cherish for the…
One of the best things about being a counselor is getting to hear people’s stories. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the worst parts. Some have beautiful stories, and some have stories that remind me of what a sinful, broken world we live in. Bottom line is this: We all have a story. If we’re honest,…
We have officially entered the crazy season. A time when we go from here to there and back again trying to juggle Christmas parties and all the other festivities with everything else we have crammed into our already busy lives. Wow, I’m a bit stressed just typing all of that! Let’s get to the point.…
Do you ever feel as though you have no idea what to do, where to go, or where to turn? Sure, there are times when life is good but then there are the tough times when life throws us a curve ball and we’re left with more questions than we are answers. It’s in those…
It’s amazing to me how God uses people and circumstances to speak truth into our lives. It’s often in the most unusual places that I hear that still, small voice teaching me, showing me, how to better understand life and all that it entails. I wish I could tell you that it happens often, but…
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took me in, I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me; I was in prison and you visited me…And the…