Padre’s Ponderings
“We think in generalities, but we live in details.” I’ve been focusing my pre-Lenten pondering on this statement made by Alfred North Whitehead close to a century ago. Why? Because I prefer to see myself generally so as to avoid a more detailed examination of the old man in my mirror . . .
Finding Treasures
Every year in late summer, my dad and I go on a trip to see lighthouses. And even though the lighthouses
Living Life on One String
I recently shared one of my favorite stories while on the trip to Atlanta with our college young adults. I’ve referred to it simply as: Living Life on One String.
Ministering to Me
Most weekends I stand before many hundreds of people to deliver what others regularly attest to be a well-crafted, God-honoring sermon designed to make the Scriptures come to life for those in search of life.
Passion 2023
Last week, we packed the Cross bus full of high school seniors and college students and departed for Atlanta for the Passion Conference. We joined 40,000 other young people to be a part of a growing movement that is impacting the Church on our shores and beyond.
Merry Christmas: Crossroads from Bluffton to Kenya
What should we do when we have good news? Share it! This past week I was delighted to receive some wonderful news of ministry multiplication from one of our Crossroads Small Group Bible Study leaders.
Advent Women
Reading in Luke this Advent season, I find myself being struck by the women we see as pivotal to the First Advent of Christ. There are three women who tell the story of Messiah - Elizabeth, Mary and Anna. It is remarkable how they are used by God in such unique ways to herald, carry and proclaim the message that changed the world.
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
It has quietly come and gone again this year. Like the ebb and flow of the tidal shroud embracing the USS Arizona, “the date that will live in infamy” is inexorably becoming a date that lives only in the memories of a diminishing few. My father was there on December 7, 1941; as a young naval officer aboard the USS Tangier, he was among those who exchanged fire with the Japanese planes wreaking havoc on Pearl Harbor . . . but unlike many aboard his ship, he survived that Sunday morning’s violence to fight on, pursuing peace in the Pacific throughout World War II and the Korean War.
The Greatest Children’s Story of All Time
What began in September will conclude this coming Wednesday at 7pm at The Chapel. A series on C.S. Lewis’ Life, work, and his profound impact on so many millions of people. In my estimation, his greatest work was two-fold, not only is he remembered for being one of the greatest defenders of the Faith in the history of Christendom but he is also one of the greatest children’s writers of all time!
This Is Not What I Expected
Have you ever thought… This is not what I expected? I think we all can answer that question with a resounding- YES!
Making Eternal Investments
Each day we have countless opportunities to make eternal investments in the lives of the children at Cross Schools. It is important to realize that every investment counts. We don’t always see the fruit of our labors, but this week we had one of those beautiful moments where we pause and say “Wow! Thank you God!”
Full of Surprises
Our God is an awesome God . . . and He is full of surprises! I've been speaking and
