A “Buzzing” Dilemma I recently found myself in a difficult situation. Since I am a beekeeper it is normal for me to need to lift boxes that weigh 60-100 pounds. Not a big deal whenever I am healthy. However, when you suffer a significant shoulder injury it necessitates a change in approach. A small colony can have 2 boxes making it weigh somewhere north of 100-150 pounds or … [Read more...] about The Strength of Wisdom
Dear Young Pastor . . . Apply The Text
Growing in Ministry In the year 2020, I preached my first true sermon. Meaning that I am early enough along in pastoral ministry to still be in the formative years, but far enough along to have learned a few lessons by the grace of God along the way. My “Dear Young Pastor” series on the blog seeks to chronicle some of those lessons for the sake of my own soul and others. … [Read more...] about Dear Young Pastor . . . Apply The Text
The Biblical Theme of Gardens
A Picture of Beauty A wonderful part of the spring and summer seasons is the ability to grow luscious gardens. Filled with tomatoes, marigolds, cucumbers, jalapenos, banana peppers, and more they provide a space for beauty and abundance. Of course, such a garden does not come without work. Weeds must be pulled, the soil must be kept healthy, and plants must be tended to in … [Read more...] about The Biblical Theme of Gardens
Biblical Order
Putting Things in Order Don’t you love it when you walk into your garage and the tool you need for today’s project is easily found because it is right where it is supposed to be? If we are entirely honest, such an occurrence is at times a rarity. It is quite easy for disarray to be present in our lives and all of us, myself included, have work to do in bringing order into … [Read more...] about Biblical Order
A Masculine Charge
Kingly Transfer We live in a day and age where strong masculine leadership is lacking in our society. Men are needed to step up in the family, the church, local communities, and the culture at large to fulfill their calling from God. One of the great moments of biblical history is when King David is aging and the throne is about to be transferred to his son Solomon. David … [Read more...] about A Masculine Charge