“From Warm Springs to Manhattan: A Journey Through History, Humanity, and Hope” Recently, I turned 60. As birthdays go, this one felt different—not just a number, but a marker in time. Leading up to this milestone birthday, there was a darkness over me. I felt the pull to reflect, to reconnect with history, with faith, … Read more
Title: From Pasture to Palace: How David’s Shepherd Heart Prepared Him to Lead Before David ever held a crown, he held a staff. Long before he was King of Israel, he was a shepherd boy on Judea’s hillsides — unseen by men, but watched by God. It was there, in the quiet fields among the … Read more
Title: Sheep Without a Shepherd: A Call for True Pastoral Care In the New Testament, Jesus often referred to His followers as sheep. In John 10, He declared, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” This metaphor is rich with meaning, revealing both the character of Jesus … Read more
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? When the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor—a tribute to the life of Fred Rogers—was released, I was eager to watch it. I’d been a fan of Mr. Rogers since childhood, and the film didn’t disappoint. One moment, in particular, struck me deeply. Fred Rogers said, “Love is at the … Read more
A Tribute to Billy Graham: A Voice in the Storms of Life The day I received the news of Billy Graham’s passing, I was sitting at my desk taking attendance at the small Christian school where I taught. My sister Kathy texted me the news, and the wave of emotion that followed was so strong … Read more
Flock My Life Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep” John 21:16 Why do so many new pastors seem to have no idea how to shepherd digital immigrants? Lately, I’ve been attending a large … Read more
Divorced Christian Man Disclaimer:Let me begin with this: I am not here to blame any of my former wives or girlfriends. If anyone reads this and tries to weaponize my words against them, you’ve missed the heart of the message. This isn’t a book about blame—it’s about the intersection of divorce, manhood, faith, and the … Read more
The Most Broken Commandment of Our Time: Post-Truth and the Law of the Malicious Witness In recent years, the term post-truth has entered everyday conversation, particularly after its inclusion in the Oxford English Dictionary. It refers to situations “in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal … Read more
