“…We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness - …”

The Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776

I love my country!  I have been so blessed to live out my life here.  I am thankful for the men and women who have given their very lives to defend the freedoms that I enjoy.  I am equally thankful for those who continue to put their life on the line, domestically and abroad to ensure these freedoms endure - but will these freedoms continue?  When we as a Nation...

David and Goliath.  We have all heard the story.  Most of us probably heard the story when we were children sitting in Sunday School or VBS.  It is unfortunate though that we often teach it as just a “kids story” when there is so much to glean from this account, and more important - so much to apply practically today in this “post-modern” society that we live in today.  As we move forward into the future as followers of Jesus Christ, we need to face our “Goliaths” head on just as David did!  Goliath was very intimidating, just as our “Goliaths” are very intimidating.  We all...

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon, the wisest and richest man to ever live, reflects upon his life - his purpose for living.  I don’t claim to be as wise as Solomon - and I am certainly not as materially rich!  But I too am reflecting upon my life and ministry - reflecting upon my journey to this point.   I am blessed with...