My kids have asked me if I have changed over the years or remained the same person. Here is the answer I gave them … Not quite 18 years of age, I sat in my dorm room at the University of South Dakota and thought my life was over. I realized how emotionally disabled I… Read More »
The Most Scared
My family recently asked me what was the most scared I have ever been. Here is my reply … I have known the fear of getting caught in the commission of crimes like stealing, looking, or lying. I have known the fear of suffering physical pain by falling, crashing, cutting, or puncture. I have known… Read More »
The Most Difficult Challenge to Overcome from My Childhood
I was recently asked by my family what was the most difficult challenge to overcome from my childhood. The following is my reply. Most difficult for me to overcome has been my impression that my life is … mine. I comprehend from Psalm 58 that I have been estranged from the womb, a foreigner to the ways… Read More »
25 Years
The last Sunday of June marked my 25th anniversary of ministry at Grace Baptist Church. Although I was in the back half of my 30’s at the start, this was my first and continues to be my only pastorate. I have intended to give my life to this work. Carol and I moved here in… Read More »