in the last few weeks, i’ve had the honor and privilege of officiating two weddings.

i’m a minister and it’s humbling to have the opportunity to rock such ceremonies. i hope i did so in a manner than honored my friends, their families, and [most importantly] the Creator.

i can honestly say i was really nervous for both…

as i strive to improve my knowledge of God and His word through this endeavor, i continue to ask myself two questions throughout my study: (1.) what does this tell me about God and (2.) how does it apply to me?

who watches 8 minute long videos? i rarely even read content on the web and i’m an online marketing professional. i skim headlines and look around fast to get info i need and move on.
take 8 minutes to watch this and read the one sentence cards throughout… you’ll be glad you did.

it makes no difference who wins this historic election today… the Lord is still in control.

my buddy brian cromer hit the nail on the head with this post… can we please start to see trends?

this year has been a bear… one thing after another keeps stacking up on lindz and i. seems like everywhere we turn, there is something unexpected. adversity in every corner – distractions at every bend.
the constants – other than all the change – have been our amazing family, our amazing friends and, first and foremost, the amazing grace and mercy of the Lord.
there is no doubt in my mind that we are doing the best we can with what we have and are seeking to do our best as we …

i was reading mark 12 sunday and a certain phrase jumped up and hit me in the face.
Jesus was teaching and the pharisees & sadducees were giving him crap, trying to get him “catch him in his words.” after several questions and parables, one asked Him “of all commandments, which is the most important?”
“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your …