The title of this article is typical for such an occasion but the specifics are unique to my life. Isn’t it odd that things work this way? There are events which are common to us all but each and every life has a different synopsis. We all have unique stories to tell. Think about it……
It is difficult to describe how thrilled we were to be able to celebrate Christmas this year with our families… most importantly, our children. Honestly, the last 3 Christmas holidays didn’t seem very thrilling at all as we observed them in Eastern Europe. This is not to slight the Eastern Europeans but an reality brought…
Congrats to our beautiful daughter, Heather Nicholas! On December 15th, 2012, she graduated from Union University in Jackson, TN. We are so proud of her as she completed her degree in theater & the arts at a wonderful university. Heather worked had and followed her dream through to the end. It has not been an…
It is time for another update. The last few weeks have seen a few changes in some areas of ministry but not a long term solution from the Lord. He has however answered a few questions for me personally and provided a place for us to serve as interim for the time being. Here in…
Lately I have been contemplating the plight of our American pastors and how many of them are approaching and applying methodology concerning church growth. For my more hip brothers out there, I have been “unpacking it.” From what I have experienced in this arena, there are two major camps regarding attitude and execution. Let me…
I hope that unusual title gave you the urge to say “huh?” If so, then I accomplished what I intended… to make you stop and wonder what comes next. Actually, I will try to present to you a pretty simple idea and I hope to challenge your preconceived notions about where you are and where…
Yes… the last few years have taken me down many unique and diverse roads and life situations. I used one of my old New Balance shoes for the picture in this article for a couple of reasons. First, they are a reminder to me of all of the places I have been and how I…
My apologies for the lack of communication here in cyberspace! I really must do better at keeping you up to date. So, from this point on, I will try to post more information and at least give you a monthly update on things. In a feeble attempt to explain why I have been a bit…
The title of this article may sound strange to some of you but others will identify with it completely. Yesterday morning Dawn and I attended “our” home church’s early service at Chapel Hill BC. This was the first Sunday morning service that we have been in since our return from the field. The worship was…