Missions have always played an important role in my ministry and understanding of my calling from God. It was on my first mission trip to Tazewell, Virginia, in 1994 that I began to experience the joy of Christ through serving others. While on a mission trip two years later, I experienced my call into ministry, … More Sharing God’s Love With Others

Every year on Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor those brave men and women who lost their life while serving in the US Armed Forces. Perhaps you have a family member or friend who died in service. For me, I think about my friend from high school, Gunnery Sergeant Aaron Kenefick. Aaron was … More May Peace and Freedom Reign

It’s graduation season and that means it is time to celebrate. Going back to my time in youth ministry, I have always enjoyed this time of year because it is filled with so much hope and optimism for the future. Graduation is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our past, but it is also … More The Next Step

Many of us probably have very fond memories of our mother. Perhaps it was an inspiration word she spoke to you. Maybe it was the way she always knew when you needed a hug at the end of a long day. Or maybe it was a favorite meal she made. Mom is a special person … More Let’s Hear It For Mom!

One of my favorite stories in the Bible is found in Acts 9. It is the story of Saul’s conversion experience on the road to Damascus. The story begins with Saul “breathing our murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples,” and ends with Saul being identified by God as a “chosen instrument to proclaim [God’s] name … More A Life-Changing Experience

The second Sunday in May is a day that is usually set aside to remember and honor our mothers. This national holiday was first celebrated in a Methodist church in West Virginia in 1908, and became a national holiday under President Woodrow Wilson in 1914. It is a day to show our mother’s how much … More A Gift for Mom

Wow! You are an AMAZING church! I loved seeing so many of you on Easter Sunday, and I loved that many of you stepped out of your comfort zones to invite someone to be with us in worship. There are so many stories I could share with you, but here are just a few that … More What’s Next?

For the last few weeks, we have journeyed to the cross in preparation for this weekend. We have read Luke’s gospel account of the life and ministry of Jesus; we have studied the Lord’s Prayer and prayed this prayer daily; we have spent time each week in prayer and celebrating the sacrament of Holy Communion; … More Sunday’s Coming…

During this season of Lent, we have discussed some Holy Habits that can help us grow in our faith. Our final Holy Habit that we are talking about is serving others. Faith is not meant to be lived in isolation. The more we experience God’s love and grace, the more we share that love and grace … More Holy Habits: Serving Others

While on a mission trip to the Virgin Islands in 1996, I discovered my life verse. A life verse is a Bible (or verses) that summarize our understanding of God, our faith journey, or what we strive to be. In the middle of the Virgin Islands, with no power and nothing to do, I began to … More Holy Habits: Reading Scripture