“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” ~Proverbs 3:5-6 Every Sunday morning, Dr. D. would remind his Facebook family and friends: “It’s Sunday! Time for church!” We have an amazing opportunity to worship… Continue reading You are Not Alone
Introduction to Points to Ponder
One of my dear friends and mentors, the late Rev. Dr. Charles Dougherty, better known to us as “Dr. D,” lived out his faith in every aspect of his life, including social media. Almost every day, Dr. D. would have a “thought for life” that always spoke directly to my heart, as I’m sure it… Continue reading Introduction to Points to Ponder
I Can Breathe
I live in a state with a beautiful, inspirational motto: “Dum Spiro Spero,” which is Latin for “While I breathe, I hope.” While I breathe, I hope. I hope for people of all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds to have the same ability. While I breathe, I hope for a tomorrow that is filled with peace,… Continue reading I Can Breathe
It (Still) Takes a Village: Virtual Worship in a Small Church
On Friday evening, March 13th, around 7:30, it became official: Session approved the suspension of public gatherings and worship and instead approved offering virtual worship via Facebook Live. When I called Debbie Foster to let her know, I could no longer keep the tears at bay. I left a tearful, shaky voice voicemail, that Westminster… Continue reading It (Still) Takes a Village: Virtual Worship in a Small Church
“Two Thumbs Up” and Then Some
This weekend marks seven years as an ordained minister, and seven years at Westminster Presbyterian in Westminster, SC. To say that I am humbled and blessed is an understatement. Words have failed me, and probably will continue to fail me, when I think about what it means that God has called me to this particular… Continue reading “Two Thumbs Up” and Then Some
I am Home
“Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.’” John 14:23. By now, many of my friends have seen or heard about the disgraceful comments John MacCarthur made about Christian author Beth Moore. If you haven’t, here’s… Continue reading I am Home
A Non-Mom’s Mother’s Day
Warning: This blog, like almost all of mine so far, is going to be very stream-of-conscious: What I think, I will write. Thanks for continuing to read. Today is a day that many people celebrate, and many people grieve. I’m somewhere in between. As a pastor, I have to be sensitive to all of the… Continue reading A Non-Mom’s Mother’s Day
For such a time as this
Six years ago, I began the two and a half hour drive from our inherited home in West Columbia to the northwest corner of the state, better known as Westminster, South Carolina. Little did I know this would be journey that challenged all aspects of my life–physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s a journey that I… Continue reading For such a time as this
Venture India, Venture into God’s Love
The jet lag is real, friends, and so are the overwhelming emotions of visiting India for the first time. What better way to spend the wee hours of the morning on my second day back in the states, than trying to put into words my experience with Rahab’s Rope? I can think of no better… Continue reading Venture India, Venture into God’s Love
Knock Three Times
“When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’ A second time he said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’… Continue reading Knock Three Times
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