Every year, as August comes to a close, a twinge of excitement and anticipation flutters within my heart. While many are simply looking to welcome the season of fall, those of us in vocational ministr...  Read More

The sacrament of communion is a hard and holy practice of worship.Holy, because in the bread and the wine we encounter the presence of Christ himself. We are fed by his body. Forgiven by his blood. Ea...  Read More

As I think about the upcoming Christmas season, I’m reminded that some of the most meaningful gifts are those that help someone feel seen, remembered, and loved. That is the heart of Gifts of Impact, ...  Read More

Good Shepherd Family,One of the great joys of serving in my role is that I am provided with a deeper understanding of what happens at Good Shepherd outside of Sunday services. As you can imagine, it i...  Read More

Beloved,I just got back from the LCMC National Gathering, and I am excited to share some reflections with you.It was so good to be with other pastors. We swapped stories over meals that went way too l...  Read More

Earlier this week, I attended the LCMC Annual Gathering and Convention. It was a vibrant few days of worship, teaching, and an opportunity to participate in community with fellow LCMC pastors and lead...  Read More

Sometimes we hear something that stays with us long after a conversation ends. It settles into our hearts, finds its way into our prayers, and prompts us to ask, Lord, what would You have us do?Recent...  Read More

The words we use matter.We all know this. A few words can shift the atmosphere in a room- I’m proud of you… I believe you… I’m sorry. Sometimes a sentence from years ago can still echo inside of us, f...  Read More

A Baby Cried. I Smiled.Last Sunday, I heard a baby cry during worship, and I smiled. To the parents who brought that little one… thank you. Getting a baby dressed, out the door, and to church is pract...  Read More

Dear Good Shepherd,I've been sitting with Philippians this week. Paul wrote it from a prison cell to a church he loved, and you can feel that love in almost every line. He calls them his joy and his c...  Read More

Heavenly Father,As a new school year has begun, we place our children in Your hands.Some are walking into a classroom for the very first time, carrying a backpack that nearly reaches their knees. Othe...  Read More

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1I have to tell you something… this is my favorite time of year! There is just something so special about this season ...  Read More