The Book of Hebrews reads much more like a sermon than it does a "letter." The theme of this "sermon" is the exalted status of Jesus Christ, as clearly revealed in this fascinating opening chapter. "1 Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, 2 but in these …
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On April 30, 2019, I retired as the General Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) In Kentucky. I live in Nonesuch, Kentucky with my spouse, Nora, our two golden retrievers, Sawyer and Deacon, and nine chickens. We have four adult children, a son-in-law, three beautiful granddaughters and one handsome grandson who live in the greater Lexington, KY area.
In April of 2019, I accepted a call to be the part-time Director of Disciples Men for Disciples Home Missions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the US and Canada. On June 16th, I started as the interim minister at Hodgenville Christian Church in Hodgenville, KY. Now I am blessed to serve as their pastor.
I am a spiritual director, an organic gardener, committed to trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle as a good steward of God's creation, a woodworker and an avid reader. I am a graduate of Purdue University (B.S. - Environmental Health) and Christian Theological Seminary (M.Div).
Sunday Morning Worship Live Steam Link
Dear Friends, Here is the link to Sunday morning's live streaming worship for February 28, 2021. The link goes live at 10:58 am EST with an information screen. You will enter the sanctuary for worship about 11:01 am. We look forward to you joining us for worship. Please have your communion elements ready, whatever you …
The God We Serve
Psalm 22:23-31 "22 I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: 23 You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel! 24 For he did not despise …
The Headwaters of Wisdom
Psalm 111 "1 Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. 2 Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. 3 Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. …
Agur’s Oracle
Proverbs 30:1-9 "1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. An oracle. Thus says the man: I am weary, O God, I am weary, O God. How can I prevail? 2 Surely I am too stupid to be human; I do not have human understanding. 3 I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge …
Set Right with God
Genesis 15:1-6 "1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is …
Blueprints
1 Peter 3:8-12 "8 Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a …
The Immeasurable Riches of God’s Grace
Ephesians 2:1-10 "1 You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those who are disobedient. 3 All of us once lived among them in the passions …
Sunday Morning Worship, 2.21.21
Friends. Here is the link to the live streaming of worship for Sunday, February 21, 2021. The stream will go live at 10:57 am. Worship will start approximately around 11:00 am. https://youtu.be/vxcFgtEX0BA God bless!
A Beautiful Prayer
Psalm 25:1-10 "To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make …