Christ is pretty clear on his expectation of us as followers to bear good fruit, to spread the good news and strengthen his church.  He states that is how we will be known as his disciples, if we bear good spiritual fruit and demonstrate love for fellow Christians (John 13:34-35).  And that we will be … More Leadership & discipling: Farming

Have you ever felt really alone?  Woken up in the middle of the night feeling like you’ve been swept out to sea on a moonless night, struggling to stay afloat against the raging waves, alone?  It is a fear inducing nightmare.  Everyone has experienced that feeling, of course.   Existentialism seeks to understand the consciousness … More Alone?

Does God need our thanks?  No, but He greatly desires it.  Try doing a word search for gratitude or thanks in the Bible and see what you come up with.  There is a fascinating account in Luke 17:11-19 where Jesus has healed 10 lepers of that most horrible of diseases.  And yet, only one of the ten returns … More Gratitude

Summer is often a big time for family reunions and vacations.  Treasured moments to be sure!  But, Jesus reminds us to keep our priorities.  And no, it’s not family first, before country or career, as we may often say.  It’s Christ first, and then family, etc.  With the right priorities, everything else falls into place. … More Family

We’ve been blessed and I’m expanding our current small group, Christian Military Men’s Fellowship & Bible Study (meeting continuously now for 14 years) to a larger group of attendees, perhaps in the format of a monthly luncheon or breakfast (either on base at NAS Jax or at a nearby restaurant), or perhaps a bi-weekly fellowship … More Military fellowship & Bible Study

You don’t need another “meeting”.  You need refreshment, uplifting, encouragement and the positive affirmation and accountability that comes from fellow pastors.  I’m offering a monthly luncheon (or breakfast) for area Christian ministers and lay leaders where we can network, share solutions, discuss issues in a positive spiritual atmosphere, and uplift one another in prayer and … More Pastor and lay leader luncheon