As parents, my wife and I are committed to disciple our daughters with the prayerful expectation that they will become women who pursue the Lord, study the Word, advance the Kingdom, and live on mission with God. There will be a day when I’m not there, but God and His Word will always be present […]
Just Know I’m Following Jesus
I proudly display an autographed baseball in my office. While I am an avid Braves fan, this ball is not signed by any famous baseball player. In fact, it displays a shaky signature of my grandfather-in-law who passed away in 2013 at the age of 96. Having impacted my life tremendously I often glance at […]
Pursuit
Have you ever been in love? Think back on that initial moment when you knew this relationship was different. It’s alright. Give yourself permission to get sappy for a moment. I knew in February of 1995 that my girlfriend, Hilary, would one day be my wife. I knew then that this relationship was unique and […]
Be Like Mike?
Who is your role model? We all have them. I remember in high school I tried to mimic the way Michael Jordan walked because I wanted “to be like Mike.” Clearly, God had plans for me other than basketball. While there was no harm in that childhood fantasy, there is significance in who we choose […]
Scars and Successes
A few months back, I was clearing a small area of land in my backyard, with the hope of planting some wildflowers and clover for my bees. The things we do for honey! Anyway, when I began to move the dirt, I found an old and rusted horseshoe. Fascinated at my discovery, my mind began […]
For the Sake of Christ
Values should drive our actions. Because of my walk with Christ, I have always prioritized gathering for worship with fellow believers. While in college, I actually was fired for a job because I refused to work on Sunday. I was not willing to compromise this value because it was rooted in my faith, and if […]
Our Covid Response
We want to make coming to church as safe as we can during this Covid-19 crisis. These are just some of the ways that we have responded to this pandemic: Masks are recommended and available in the Welcome Center Hand sanitizer available Encouraging a 6 ft social distance Greet with a wave instead of a […]
Citizenship | Election 2020
God has planted each us where we are in our country and in this city for a reason. While our ultimate citizenship is in heaven, we are commanded to be good stewards of where He has planted us. This November we will be given the opportunity to be a voice of hope and a light […]
Shore of Peace
Whitewater rafting or kayaking is a high adventure sport that races adrenaline in our veins. I spent many weekends in my younger years on the rivers of North Carolina. After navigating the rapids, my friend and I would stand on the bank and toss a rescue rope for hours to help those who went for […]
More of Him and Less of Me
I am typically an early adopter of new tech, and have used wearable technology for several years. One advantage of these devices is the frequent monitoring of vital signs, like heart rate. The ability to track target heart rates during a workout, or monitor stress by assessing your resting heart rate, these tools can be […]