With the events of the last week, it’s hard to resist hyperbole—so I’m just not gonna try. The bombing raid on Iran’s nuclear facilities...

I suppose it was a justifiable reason to be late to our Father’s Day church service. I was deep in thought and prayer, crafting Father’s...

It was like stepping into a storm without a forecast. A pit formed in my stomach as I found myself in a public disagreement  with a...

The contrast was jarring. We traveled 8,200 miles to minister in Zambia.  And there we sat waiting for the electricity to come on. The...

I recently spotted a bright yellow Lamborghini SUV cruising past me like it had somewhere far more important to be. I thought, “What a...

I recently went to our granddaughter’s orchestra recital. For one of the songs, they let a middle school student conduct. It got so far...

When the announcer shouted, “They’re off!” at the beginning of the 151st Kentucky Derby, he likely had no idea how prophetic those...

I left a little late for a prayer meeting. And of course… it happened. I’m convinced it’s been scientifically proven that the degree to...

I like to think of myself as one of Jesus’ disciples. Not a doubting Thomas or a betraying Judas—more like John, “the one Jesus loved,”...

It happened. I knew it might. It had been building for years. Someone said "Happy Easter,"  and I just kind of froze. I didn’t know what...

My wife, Trace, and I were driving to Urgent Care to seek help for a worsening health condition she was experiencing. On the way, we...

Our jaws dropped when the pastor and founder of MOST—Men Opposing Sex Trafficking —shared his story. The church sanctuary was packed with...

Another pastor I once served with dubbed me Roy “ Tin Cup ” McAvoy. If you’ve seen the movie Tin Cup , you’ll get the reference. In the...

Trace and I were elated when the young man who greeted us at the airport was warm and personable. It was a long ride to our concert in...

As a child, I was glued to the TV every Saturday morning, captivated by the heroic exploits of Mighty Mouse . This tiny parody of...

My pastor's story during our church service was riveting. It was especially meaningful to me since I was part of it. He shared what...

How often have we set out toward a goal, only to find ourselves delayed, waylaid, or stuck in a ditch—all because we failed to inquire . . .

I knew it was annoying. But even as a child, I understood that my mom’s smoking wasn’t good for her. So, in my self-righteous mission, I...

My dad had a construction company. My uncle was a great carpenter, and my brother was a master woodworker. So naturally, I followed in...

The real Super Bowl is in DC, the Patriots vs. the Stealers.” But, when the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the game and scored 40 points...