Missions Monday – The 10/40 Window

Where is the gospel needed most? Well, everywhere, by everyone, always. However, there is a strategic way of looking at the places in the world where the gospel has yet to be shared or that has very few believers altogether. This is the 10/40 Window. The Joshua Project is an very helpful site for the pulse... Continue Reading →

When Spinning Chaos Comes

When spinning chaos comes we hide, sigh A wake of folded, crumpled memories left behind In piles of mangled metal, wood, brick and mortar Mud stained clothes and toys Strewn photographs, trees and tears litter Where structure stood.   When spinning chaos comes we have relief As Grace tracks it away from our street Sparing some of loss... Continue Reading →

Jesus the Bassmaster…sort of

And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of... Continue Reading →

My Soundtrack For Missions

We've all had music in our head. We walk to the beat. We pretend the rhythm is the commentary on whatever we're doing or thinking. Swelling chord progressions and shredding solos can send us to millions of places in our minds. Feelings of worship, excitement, drama or lamentations can overcome us when we "hear" the... Continue Reading →

Shrugging At Brilliance

How can we shrug at the creative brilliance of God? Or say "meh" to magnificence? His handiwork in the things He has made demands a response: our pause, meditation and thankfulness for grace. Our worship. Those of us awestruck by creation see an artistry beyond comprehension. From the intricate detail of the tiny, fuzzy, creeping... Continue Reading →

The Costa Rica Effect

Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. The towering mountains and lush, vibrant vegetation make it's landscape simply breath-taking. But aside from the aesthetics, the people are beautiful. Through their hospitality they have shown me what it truly looks like to serve others. Many of the believers here have already... Continue Reading →

Willowbrook: You Are Legend.

Willowbrook family, The way you have embraced me, Mandy, Josie and Rece has been nothing short of...legendary. I will tell the tale of your goodness and kindness to us for as long as I live! It will live on in history as a stunning display of the love of God for His people in His... Continue Reading →

Thank you, Clements

Clements Baptist Church, The way you have treated me and my family during this transition has been beyond our wildest expectations.  The love and support you have shown has done so much in nourishing our spirit.  Last Sunday was a "defining moment" in our life and ministry.  You will forever have our gratitude for the... Continue Reading →

A New Beginning

Our family is embarking on a new journey.  We will be leaving Clements Baptist to begin a new chapter in life and ministry at Willowbrook Baptist Church in Huntsville near the end of this month.  Below is what I tearfully shared with our church family yesterday. Jan. 12th 2014 Church family, Mandy and I accepted... Continue Reading →

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