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Here you will find an eclectic collection of information. There are devotional thoughts, theological insights, philosophical preferences, recommended books and insight into my life and journey as a husband, father and pastor.

Weekly Devotional

Psalm 13
1How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?  3Consider and answer me, O LORD my God; Enlighten my eyes, or I will sleep the sleep of death, 4And my enemy will say, "I have overcome him," And my adversaries will rejoice when I am shaken.  5But I have trusted in Your lovingkindness; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. 6I will sing to the LORD, Because He has dealt bountifully with me.

Warrior Poet*,
There are times when it seems God is far and His protection faint.  In those hours or days you might feel anger or worse, abandoned.  But the Lord is there--He does not wavier, only remains steadfast, convinced of his love and goodness.  Trust in his unfailing love and rejoice in his goodness.  Let your heart sing for He has been good!   The Lord is there, humble yourself and be delivered.

"Warrior Poet" references the heart of David who wrote the majority of Psalms. He had the heart of an artist and yet was a warrior and king. These devotionals are written to encourage those who have hearts passionate for God to press on in the journey.

Musing
A few years ago my wife and I went to a bed and breakfast for ministry couples. Honestly, we were at the end of our rope and just needed to breathe. Early the first morning we went down for breakfast and at our place setting was a little note, each person’s being different and quite random. I picked up my note card and the spot I chose to sit and it read, “Be kind for everyone is in a battle of their own.” It reminded me that I’m not the only one in a battle. We all have our own battle to fight regardless of the scale everyone is in the thick of it. The ministry of encouragement is a spiritual gift as well as an exhortation and when we become aware that everyone has their own battle we become better capable of nudging them forward.