My preaching professor always told us that there was something about the holy desk that changed a person. He urged us that if we ever got to the point in our preaching lives where we didn’t approach this holy desk with fear and trembling, then it was time for us to give it up and …
I was just discussing this week with one of my professors that there is a big difference between the preaching I have done and the preaching I am doing now. There is something completely different about walking through the week with a scripture passage and seeing the people you are going to see on Sunday …
As I watch my phone update to the newest operating system, I think about the fact that as humans we rarely (if ever) allow ourselves the extended time to do a full system update. Shutting down and shutting out all the notifications and needs of people and things. If Apple operated as we did, then …
In second grade, I was in the King and I play. I didn’t have any speaking role or any singing role, I was simply supposed to be one of the many children that the King had. At one point, I was carried by an high school student to the King to show my respect, but …
As I share my thoughts about this crazy journey that has been my life, I am continually surprised and overwhelmed by the support and encouragement that comes from the most unlikely place. For example, this morning I had to stop to fill up my car again (yes, that would make twice in two days) and …
As I am working on my last year of seminary, I am realizing I’ve become accustomed to telling my story. And my story has hurt and disappointment in it not only at the denominational level, but also at the personal level as I expressed a call to ministry, but there has to be a point …
This Sunday will be my first Sunday as a pastor and I am absolutely thrilled, but I have to say when the congregation shared with me that there would be a baptism, I was a little concerned. I am overjoyed that my first Sunday will be marked with the baptism of a long-time member of …
When I started this blog, I needed the place and space to write and work through the transitions from teaching to becoming a student again. I wanted to track and trace this journey as best as I could. Most of my blog posts at the beginning were about education. I still watching and waiting to …
I am speechless. There was nothing like being called and put on speakerphone with the congregation of Emmanuel Baptist Fellowship and told they wanted me as their interim pastor! After 10 weeks of preaching or teaching in a variety of different congregations this summer, I feel settled and at home. I know where I’ll be …
Running has become an interesting experience. Willie and I have been running for 6 months together. Waylon and I went on our third run today. Waylon has always run with me and Willie. He’s done pretty well for a new pup and a new pup to running; however, having Willie ready to go and Waylon …
