• Planning a Mission

    Planning a Mission

    If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you will know that I’ve done a lot of short mission trips. Most of those have been to Mexico which is where I am at today. It is my 7th trip here in 7 years. This summer I won’t be coming back with the group I…

  • Why did Jesus Wash Judas’ Feet?

    Why did Jesus Wash Judas’ Feet?

    On Sunday, Pastor Doug asked the question, “Why did Jesus wash Judas’ feet?” Jesus knew himself. He knew he had all authority.  Everything about what he did here on Earth was contrary to what our culture says we should do.  Yet, he stepped down in humility into the role of the lowest servant and washed…

  • An Altar

    An Altar

    We all build altars to a god. Which one is your alter for? Exodus 20:22-24 And the Lord said to Moses, “Say this to the people of Israel: You saw for yourselves that I spoke to you from heaven. Remember, you must not make any idols of silver or gold to rival me. “Build for…

  • Being Intentional

    Being Intentional

    It was well after midnight.  As I laid in bed, I just couldn’t calm my mind.  Maybe it was the fact that I had 4 cups of coffee in the morning instead of my regular two. I should be tired after having stayed up until 2:30am the night before and driving home from our family…

  • Dancing on the Rooftops

    Dancing on the Rooftops

    One of the great ironies of life is that Beauty and Danger are best friends.  I’ve never been one to shy from courting both Beauty and Danger and on this trip, it was par for the course. During my college years, I spent a summer working for my uncle and cousin in upstate New York.…