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
We Are All Broken
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
Three Enemies in Our Fight for Joy
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
Hand It Over
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
What in the World Does God Want Me To Do?
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
Heading Out on Sabbatical
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
We Are All in Recovery
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
Baptism Rain
A memory I had all but forgotten came back to me this past week. It was a memory about my grandma, and how one day, with dark ominous clouds in the sky, she proclaimed that … Read More
Poured Out
All three of my kids love to swim and play in water, so a few years ago we took our kids to the ocean. They were amazed by the vastness of God’s creation and that … Read More