A hero has fallen. “Justice will be fought, and the battle will rage. This big dog will fight when you rattle his cage.” Many of us will remember with great fondness how Toby Keith worked tirelessly alongside the USO to…

Nothing has more power over you than a wrong which you hold against another. Nothing. It seems strange, doesn’t it? We’re holding onto the harm that has been done to us by another person. At the same time, we have…

Who’d have thunk it? Our 2024 Presidential ballot may look eerily similar to the one we cast in 2020. I don’t know many people who could have predicted our present political situation, or the road we took to get here.…

The last few days have served up a Winter Wonderland in the Nashville area. I hope you enjoy this photo of a few of the kiddos in Westhaven milking their snow day for all it’s worth. The fresh blanket of…

It’s more than a little exhilarating to have a personal connection with a player in the NFL. Sunday night Eileen and I were glued to the screen as we watched the Bills defeat the Dolphins in what became the fifth…

It’s a fascinating time of year. These shorter days and longer nights give us the perfect context in which to think about how our amazing God keeps things alive – even when you and I see no evidence of life.…

“How can this be?” In the Christmas story, despite her being for us an overwhelmingly positive example of trust in God, Mary is understandably perplexed (Luke 1:34). Mary “has not known a man,” yet Gabriel has just announced that she…

You’re likely familiar with the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge from 1843. Each year, the holiday classic penned by Charles Dickens is welcomed by many of us like an old friend. We know the story inside and out, and we’re well…

I know that this is supposed to be the time of year when we focus on decking the halls and other fun stuff. But, today, something much more serious is on my mind. I really hate to refer you to…

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Or so they say. After all these years in pastoral ministry, I can tell you that the holiday season is a bona fide rough patch for many of the people with whom we…