From an early age, I was taught that a man's word is his bond. Both my dad and grandpa placed great importance on following through when...

Today I am sharing my vision and heart with you. As many of you know, I have resigned as athletic director and (verbally) accepted a...

I must confess, each day the world seems to be growing darker and darker. At times, we are blind to it because the blessings of material...

When we pray, what are our expectations? Do we simply want God to hear us? Do we want Him to answer immediately and give us everything...

I am convinced that the world needs less stuff. Our homes are full of things stored in boxes, basements and garages that we haven't seen...

Lovel and I have always talked about purchasing a home to completely restore. With her experience in real estate and my basic knowlege...

Who doesn't enjoy a good night's sleep? For some, sleep is an elusive gift from God. For others, each night brings blessings of rest...

From time to time, all of us have made appointments for something in our lives. For many, going to doctor appointments can feel like a...

Our grandson turns one today; what a blessing he has been in our lives. Sometimes, Lovel and I ask each other what we did before having...

Most all of us have one or two favorite verses in the bible. Words that speak meaning into our lives that we come back to time and time...

We had severe weather pass through our area last. As I prayed for the safety of our congregation and community, the thought of God's...

Vince Lombardi, a successful coach for the Green Bay Packers, once said, "I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest...

As we continue to celebrate Holy Week in preparation for Resurrection Sunday, I am filled with emotions of sadness, gratitude, hope and...

It seems like our world has its truth. Truth of who we were (our history), truth of who we are (gender confusion) and truth of what we...

Proverbs 15:4 tells us, The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. Oh how many times we wish we...

God's providence has always existed to: give, instruct, love and discipline. Throughout the bible this is demonstrated by using His hand...

I love our church families. There are so many caring and giving people who many times go unnoticed and/or unappreciated. For our size,...

I love being on a boat. Growing up, we had family friends that owned a pontoon boat on Salt Fork Lake. On summer days, we would pack a...

I love singing old hymns in church. Their words and meaning speak to my heart and the love I have for Jesus. A chorus to one of those...

What do other people see when they look at you? Do they see the love of Jesus in your approach to life? Do they someone that is happy...