It took right around 40 hours for our family to get from Wichita to Uganda. It wasn’t the most efficient way to travel to Uganda, but it was more economical for us.  Our kids started … Read More

It has been an absolutely amazing seven weeks on sabbatical. I’m so grateful for a church that gives this gift to our pastors. There will be many stories and experiences I will share in the … Read More

Hope Community Church is my home. It is where I have “grown up” in my faith, raised 5 kids, and attended for the past 24 years. For the last 17 years I have had the … Read More

The other day, in two separate conversations with two different people, there emerged a common topic. To put it very simple and straightforward, it was the topic of how we need to be very cautious … Read More

In my quest for seeing the Lord’s hand and blessings in the day to day, I’ve noticed a few enemies that stand in the way of this search for joy. To know thy enemy is … Read More

Has anyone ever “taken on” anything for you? Has anyone ever helped you out when you were unable to help yourself? When Sharon and I were newly married, during an especially brutally cold and snowy … Read More

This past week I attended a funeral for a man who faithfully served the people of Wichita for many years. Doug Lockett organized, cooked and served a large weekly meal for anyone who was hungry. … Read More

Sometimes stopping and losing a particular battle is the wisest and superior course of action in order to win the war.  But even so, I have never been one who finds it easy to turn … Read More

  Next week I will be heading out on a seven-week Sabbatical. I am incredibly grateful for this extended time to rest, pray, connect with our Heavenly Father; I’m also grateful for the opportunity it … Read More

I am a believer that all of us are in recovery. Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” … Read More