1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thi...  Read More

Walking up the trail listening to the sound of my boots hitting the ground, focusing on trying toremain as quiet as I can, and keeping my senses heightened for any other critters that may be wandering...  Read More

Don’t Remain a RookieJuly 21, 1997 I stood before Chief Bob Bond, raised my hand, and was sworn in as a Tyler Police Officer. I was 22 years old, had just finished the police academy, and was now offi...  Read More

Freezing rain blew through the mango trees on the night my mom jumped into our old Volkswagen van to search the streets for a homeless man. Our town had a transient homeless population, but this man h...  Read More

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. - Ecclesiastes 12:13Every other week I have the responsibility of writing this weekly ...  Read More

As I've been in Seminary I've realized that there's nothing new under the sun intellectually speaking; I truly believe most thoughts have already been thought. So that leaves me with two options today...  Read More

Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. - Proverbs 12:25I have to be honest. I have an anxiety problem. I tend to stress over things a lot. I am sure I am not alone i...  Read More

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Fo...  Read More

But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds. – Psalm 73:28There are times in all of our lives where we feel that the Lord is dista...  Read More

1 I love you, O LORD, my strength. 2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I call upon...  Read More

5 A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might, 6 for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory. Proverbs 24:5-6There is this...  Read More

Faith Comes From the LordLately, I've been wrestling a lot with doubt. This past week my best friend from high school was visiting from Utah and he and his wife are very active members of the church o...  Read More