Category Archives: Ministry
24 Years of Freedom
Today is a special day. It’s my birthday. Not my biological birthday – my spiritual birthday. On March 6, 1988 my life was forever changed. I was an eleven year old kid living in Florence, SC going with my family to Greenwood Baptist Church. I can remember it like it was yesterday. I was sitting with my family on the back left side of the sanctuary. For a few weeks prior to this day I had been sensing that the Lord was after my whole heart. I knew about Jesus, but I didn’t know Christ personally. I had never asked him to be my Lord and Savior. But during the invitation time on March 6, 1988 I release my hands that were gripping the back of the pew and nearly ran down the aisle. I can’t remember all that I said, but I remember crying and barely being able to speak. I remember telling the pastor of my sinfulness and my need for Jesus. As he and I prayed, the God of the Universe and I were reconciled to each other through Jesus Christ. That day began the amazing journey that I’m still on today. I love you Lord. You are my God and forever will be. Thank you for giving me this abundant and free life. To You be the glory forever and ever…amen.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. - Ephesians 2:8-9
An Extra Day!
Have you ever said, “I wish there were more hours in a day.” I may not always say it, but I certainly live like I need more hours. Work, school, family responsibilities, sports practices, rehearsals…the list is endless. There just aren’t enough hours in a day. But what would we really do if we had more time? What if we had a whole extra day? Tomorrow we get our wish. It’s February 29 – Leap Day. This is a once every four-year opportunity. What will you do with your extra day this year? Let’s spend it glorifying the Lord and making Him known!
Eleven Highlights of 2011
- Rang in 2011 in Time Square with our Mside College Mission Team
- Led Matthew to Christ at Spring Retreat
- Found out on Easter that Ashley and I were excepting our third son.
- Spent an amazing summer with my family and on mission with the Mside Youth.
- Began our fourth year of Ignite youth worship services.
- Preached the Word at Hub City Church on Labor Day Sunday.
- Great relationships built with students at discipleship home group.
- Totally crazy October & November prepping for Luke and living with back pain.
- Lower back surgery on November 11.
- Luke was born on November 17 and spent 10 days in the neonatal unit.
- Rang in 2012 at home with my beautiful sleeping family of five!
