I foster discipleship through creative teaching resources.
I am the author of Forgiveness: A Commentary on Philemon and Faith: A Commentary on James (Truth411). Both belong to a series of “reader’s commentaries” I started in 2011. Additionally, I’ve written several small-group Bible studies, which are featured under the Resources section. I am a church planter in Houston. To make some side scratch, I spearhead a creative team at Resolute Creative.
This is my personal blog. Although I like variety, my focus is on Christian life. My aim is to guide others closer to God’s Word, so that they may discover the riches of God’s truth and the glory of God’s Son. Therefore, I write on Scripture exposition, Christian living, ministry leadership, and creativity. Occasionally, I’ll contribute some stuff that doesn’t quite fit into those categories but may be related to my vocation—things like design and development. In 2023, I launched a video component to my ministry called The Disciple Shift.
If you are a Christian in search of a deeper understanding of God’s Word and ideas to better serve Christ in your family, church, or ministry, this blog is for you. If you are all of that and a web nerd, then make this your home page.
The Other People
My family is pictured above. I’m front and center. The handsome lad in the black shirt is my son and firstborn, Justus. He is a focused gentleman with a level of intelligence that exceeds the norm. Justus was diagnosed with autism when he was very young. By God’s grace, he has matured into a young man who is helpful around the house and opens doors for ladies. He runs production all over the world for artists like Andy Mineo and Zauntee. On Sundays, he serves at The Collective Church in Portland.
The second-born is Karys (from the Greek, charis, meaning “gift of grace”). She is the one sitting gracefully on the far right. An artist in all respects, Karys reads, colors, paints, draws, designs, thinks, and plays the violin—sometimes at the same time. She holds a degree in communications from Cedarville University and serves at a local church.
The third-born is Kylee. She is the clever one in the green stripes. Every family has a funshine in it, and she is ours. Kylee has more energy bottled up than anyone I know and channels it into somersaults, flips, volume, jokes, fashion shows, concerts, bike riding, and whatever else comes to mind at the moment. Our home is never boring because of her. She attends college at Cedarville University.
The fourth and final born to the family is Kinsley. She is wearing the black shirt on the right. Though very young, she is very capable of showing her uniqueness. Kinsley’s middle name is Elizabeth, and she walks around like the Queen of England—sometimes literally. Discipled by her older sisters, she embodies a well-rounded blend of the two—smart, fun, creative, energetic, and fearless. Since she was 12, Kinsley has been part of our church’s worship team because she is exceptionally talented.
I love to talk about my family, but one shines the most. In their own ways, my children radiate the goodness of God, a quality that fills my heart with joy. All that is good in them can be found in my wife. My children are like instruments playing a composite tune of her. She is sitting next to my son in the photo. Her name is Kathy. The character and accomplishments of my family are to her credit. Kathy’s beauty is shown in our family. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that she is easy on the eyes.
Additional Stuff
From time to time, I am asked questions about my beliefs and the licensing of any content I contribute online. These additional resources should help: