Psalm 47 "Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy. For the LORD, the Most High, is awesome, a great king over all the earth. He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah …
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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).
The Unpacked Version
1 Timothy 6:11-16 "11 But as for you, a person of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. …
God’s New Song
Psalm 40 is a beautiful Psalm that speaks the heart of God's faithful. Let me suggest that you read it through slowly, pausing on those phrases that speak to your heart. Linger there for awhile and ask yourself what it is going on in your life that the phrase is trying to speak to. Psalm …
Link for Sunday Morning Worship Live Stream
Here is the link to Sunday morning worship live stream: https://youtu.be/4hVR4DqiwAw Our pianist will be spending the day with her family this Mother's Day so we will have a service without music. Instead, we will carry songs of praise to God in our hearts this Sunday! Be a blessing to someone today!
God’s Criteria
Psalm 98:1a, 4-9 "1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. 4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. 5 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody. 6 …
The Glorious New Creation
Let me this begin Thought for the Day with a heartfelt thanks for all your prayers! My procedure is scheduled for 3pm (which means it will be later than that.) No news will be good news. I will post an update later this evening after the anesthesia wears off. Thank you, all! Isaiah 65:17-25 "17 …
The Unvarnished Truth
James 3:13-18 " Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. 15 Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, …
From Vineyard to Wasteland
Isaiah 5:1-7 1 Let me sing for my beloved my love-song concerning his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. 2 He dug it and cleared it of stones, and planted it with choice vines; he built a watchtower in the midst of it, and hewed out a wine vat in …
Sunday Morning Worship 5.2.21
Dear Friends, Here is the link to the live stream of Sunday morning worship: https://youtu.be/fYB00uDfP_M Scripture reading: John 15:1-8. Remember to have your communion elements ready. God bless!
God’s Chosen Purpose
Psalm 31:1-5 "1 In you, O LORD, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. 2 Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me. 3 You are indeed my rock and my fortress; …