Embracing Affliction

Embracing Affliction
I've always considered myself a pretty tough dude. I spent 28 years in public safety work, 17 years as a paramedic / firefighter and another twelve years as sheriff's deputy. During those years, I saw the worst of the world. I've held dead children, pulled bodies from destroyed vehicles, fallen…

The Intentional Christian

The Intentional Christian
It’s funny how even as pastors we, at times, get schooled. We are never above learning lessons, sometimes deep and profound ones, from those around us, and often times it is from by those closest to us, our friends and family. Well, that’s exactly what happened to me several months…