It’s official!  I’m excited to announce that after several months of intense prayer, many visits, and several interviews, God is calling us to advance His Kingdom in

Every week the excitement begins brewing on Wednesday, continues to build on Thursday, and cannot be contained on Friday. 

I am proud to learn that you were able to select a search committee for the new pastor at Harrah Church.  Someone is going to get an amazing opportunity to lead a group of people that love the Lord, each other, and the lost.

Adjusting to life after ministry at Harrah Church is interesting to say the least.  As I said yesterday I love that Body of people and I already miss them dearly!  But I have a peace that is beyond description.  I feel the love of the Father at an incredible depth and the joy I am [...]

After a lot of prayer and soul searching the Lord has shown Abby and me that it is time to leave Harrah Church.  The last 15 years have been an incredible experience.  Because we love this body beyond description the decision to leave has been difficult to make.  However we look to the future eagerly [...]

Today I lost a friend and the world lost a saint.  Buck Bewley was 84 years old and I had the honor of shepherding him for a decade.  During that decade Harrah Church went through many changes and Buck stood by my side the entire way.

Is it ever proper to judge another person?  In Matthew chapter 7:1-3 Christ said: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.  “Why do you look at the speck of [...]

Two spiritual disciplines that are essential to our development are community and solitude.  Every follower of Christ needs to be a part of a local body of believers.

A couple of weeks ago I asked for people to share how their faith in Christ has allowed them to overcome their difficulties.  Kris Stevens shared her story in a comment and many of you wanted to see the video.  Here is her comment and a link to the video. 

This past weekend was one of the most rewarding weekends of my life.  It all started with my birthday on Friday.  I turned the big 40.  Its true and I am no longer in denial—I’m getting older but I felt special the entire day.