I Have Been Approved for Provisional Elder!

I just received my certified letter. The wait is over. The Board of Ordained Ministry has approved me for provisional elder. I will be presented for commissioning at our annual conference. I am very excited.

25 Random Things About Me

Ok, seeing as several people have sent this forward to me requesting that I write  25 random things about myself, I’ll be a good sport and do it.  Here are 25 things about me. 1.  I am a science-fiction/fantasy literature nut. 2. I helped code a computer game based on the Lord of the Rings. It’s still [...]

A Policeless Ticket

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This is a funny story about a man that received a ticket in the mail as the result of being photographed by a traffic camera while running a red light. I found it to be a useful sermon illustration.

Being Sensitive to Housing Slump Stress

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What kinds of things might someone you know be going through if they are trying to sell their house in today’s market? Here are some things to consider.

Preaching at Candler

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     Just before the end of the fall semester, I received an interesting email that I am very excited about. It was an email from Barbara Day Miller, the Assistant Dean for Worship and Music at Candler. She invited me to preach at our chapel service this Spring. This was a big surprise.      I will [...]