Do You Have Worms?

My wife Connie recently discovered that we have bagworms on one of our evergreen trees. Bagworms can infest trees and shrubs and, if left untreated, can destroy your favorite sources of beauty and shade.   We searched online to develop a plan for ridding the tree of these unwanted pests — which included removing theContinue reading “Do You Have Worms?”

Embracing Aging in Leadership

I am living in my favorite season of life so far. Last November I turned 60 years old and found myself pleasantly surprised by that reality.   Years ago, I read a book by Bob Buford called Half Time that focused on the second half of one’s life and the call to make the most ofContinue reading “Embracing Aging in Leadership”

Fruit That Did not Last 

I had dinner recently with a couple who were saved and baptized in the last church I pastored. This couple has walked with Jesus for several years now and raised children who are following Christ. They are faithful in their local church and have intentionally ordered their lives as ambassadors for Jesus.   I rememberContinue reading “Fruit That Did not Last “