Welcome to my blog. Here you’ll find sermons, reflections, resources, and the occasional story, shared with the hope of encouraging others in their faith and ministry.
I’ve been in ministry in one form or another since 1986. I’ve served in parachurch organizations and local churches, as an associate minister, senior pastor, and now as the Spiritual Formation Pastor at South Side Christian Church in Springfield, Illinois.
In 2024, I earned my Doctor of Ministry in Preaching—a journey that deepened my love for the local church and strengthened my calling to equip others.
And through it all, I’ve been the recipient of some amazing grace.
I Have an Amazing Family
My wife, Trish, and I have three children—two of whom still live at home.
Our son is autistic and, as we like to say, “very high on the spectrum.” He’s non-speaking and communicates with an iPad, a bit of sign language, some joyful sounds, and the occasional pinch. His life is full of challenges, and he meets them all with courage. He’s absolutely amazing.
Our youngest daughter still lives at home and is a tremendous help with her brother, not to mention with her dad. She keeps us laughing and fills our home with joy.
Our oldest daughter has blessed us with a wonderful son-in-law and our beloved granddaughter! There are also some grand cats and a grand dog . . . but the less said about them, the better.
And Trish? She works way too hard and blesses all of us every single day.
A Word for the Weary
Years ago, I came across a verse that has shaped the way I see my calling. It’s simple, but it speaks volumes:
The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are taught,
that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary.
Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear
to hear as those who are taught. Isaiah 50:4
I’ve never claimed to have all the answers—most days, I don’t even pretend to. But I do believe in the power of a well-timed word, especially when someone’s running low on hope.
If you’re feeling weary (and who isn’t?), maybe something here will help you keep going.
Me and our granddaughter (I’m the one with the beard)