PASTOR'S PEN

At the conclusion of the mid-term elections I heard one commentator ask:  “Where are the pastors of these candidates?  The lack of civility, kindness, while hurling visceral statements at each other needs accountability, confession, and forgiveness.”  I wish I could...

A couple of weeks ago my wife (Amy) and I attended the Jacksonville Jaguar - New York Jet football game here in Jacksonville.  It was a rush to go from church to stadium, find parking, get through security, and make our way to our seats.  Jacksonville is a fairly...

Reflection can be an engaging, thoughtful, and a dangerous use of time.  This morning when checking my newsfeed I was reminded by Facebook that 8 years ago I was recovering from the  “Inaugural Reformation Lectures” hosted by my previous congregation.  My dear brother...

Last evening my wife and I were invited to the 243rd Chaplain Corps Anniversary Dinner at Naval Air Station - Jacksonville.  A room filled with approximately 30 chaplains, their aides, and a Regional Captain, all dressed up to the nines in their Ceremonial Uniforms. ...

More often than not, on Monday mornings you will find me teeing up a golf ball on some random golf course in Northeast Florida or Southeastern Georgia. I didn’t always play golf alone - I’ve been blessed with some very excellent friends over the years who have been my...