Finding Macaroni, Cheese, and Memories at Olympic National Park

The Silver 2006 Sentra Special Edition crept its way across the vast expanse of the South Dakotan plains. The rust-colored rock formations of the Badlands National Park grew smaller through the back windshield as my dad and I drove along …

Online Pastoral Training for International Ministry Networks

This article, “Online Pastoral Training for International Ministry Networks,” was recently published on entrust4.org. In this article I explore the ways online education can be a benefit to pastoral training with a global impact. Click here, and I hope you …

A Fresh Look from Pinnacle Mountain

Arkansas is a beautiful state, and when I have a chance to explore my adopted home state, I also have a tendency to write about it. This month I had the privilege of writing for onlyinark.com about a hike up …

Jesus and Justice: A Spiritual Perspective

I recently wrote this 400 word article for our church bulletin. I’ve tried to suggest what we can learn from Jesus’ ministry regarding how to respond to matters of justice as Christ-centered people. If you’d like to read it, click …

The Parable of Three Ministers: A story for churches in a global pandemic

There once was a medium-sized church in a medium-sized town. The church was large enough to have 3 ½ paid ministers. There was the senior minister, of course, who was the preacher and managed the office staff. There was an …

Searcy Outdoors: Arkansas’ Crossroads of Fun and Adventure

Follow this link to my article on Searcy.com about things to do outdoors in Searcy, Arkansas. I hope you enjoy the article and come and see us in Searcy! Searcy Outdoors; Arkansas’ Crossroads of Fun and Adventure #mysearcy  

Footsteps of History on the Old Military Road

I had the privilege of sharing on onlyinark.com about our hike in Arkansas’ Village Creek State Park on the Old Military Road trail, which includes a segment of the Trail of Tears. Follow this link to read the story! Footsteps …

Faith and Fear on the Whiteside Mountain Trail

“Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God” — Isaiah 41:10 I can’t quite explain it, but there’s a certain panic that comes over me when I’m in high places. Some …

The National Bison Range: Happy National Bison Day!

via The National Bison Range: Happy National Bison Day! Harding University and Bison Nation! Enjoy this excellent blog. Happy National Bison Day.

Shop, Discover, Collect; The Antique and Flea Markets of Searcy

I wrote this little article on Searcy.com recently, and I think it’s an appropriate addition to my blog as well. This blog focuses great people and great places, and Searcy, Arkansas, and the small businesses in this town certainly qualify. …