BACK TO BASICS (SPORTS) From the Foxhole to the Pulpit“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the worldyou will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”~ John 16:33 ~One of the major training events for soldiers in Basic Training is leaning how to shoot and qualify with their assigned personal weapon. Although there are many types of weaponr...  Read More

From the Foxhole to the PulpitBack to BasicsBasic Training is something that every enlisted soldier has in common. However, some enlisted soldiers remain in the military, climb in rank as a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO), and have the distinct honor of experiencing Basic Training, over and over again. By this I mean that they become Drill Sergeants. Drill Sergeant duty is two years in length, with...  Read More

Serving in a Foreign Land (Part III)As I have written I the last two editions of From the Foxhole to the Pulpit, there are many lessons that can be learned from Serving in a Foreign Land. In Part I, I wrote about the dangers of becoming apathetic in faith and evangelism as depicted from the many decorative churches that mark the European continent. In Part II, I wrote about the aspects of eventual...  Read More

From the Foxhole to the PulpitIn the first part of Serving in a Foreign Land, I wrote about the advantages and disadvantages of living in a foreign country while in the military. The focus was upon recognizing the dangers of becoming apathetic in faith and evangelism. The warning signs in Europe are the many decorative churches that mark the European continent and yet, fail to impact the European ...  Read More

From the Foxhole to the PulpitBe, Know, and Do            The U.S. Army does pride itself in the development of leaders at all levels. Although there is a recognized natural aspect to leadership, it is also taught in the classroom, developed in garrison, tested in the field, and realized on the battlefield. At every level of leadership, there are military courses and/or schools available to assist...  Read More

Serving in a Foreign Land (Part I)            My first duty station, after Basic Training and Advance Individual Training (AIT), was in Amberg, Germany. What I enjoyed about this tour, other than being in another country, is that it also included a real world mission. This is not to say that training for war during peace time is not real; however, I was in a unit that also included the patrolling ...  Read More

From the Foxhole to the PulpitThus far, in this blog, I have written about my Oath of Enlistment into the U.S. Army; the army slogan, Be All That You Can Be; and the common phrased used in the Army, Hurry Up and Wait. One of my goals for this particular blog is to write about my military experience and show the challenges and connections that exist between my time spent in the foxhole and the call...  Read More

Type your new text here. Hurry Up and Wait               As a 21 year veteran of the US Army, there is a phrase that was commonly used, perhaps you are familiar with it as well. The phrase is, "hurry up and wait." Soldiers are often rushed to get somewhere only to have to wait for an extended period of time before moving on. Hurry up and wait. Sometimes they are pressed to accomplish a task immedi...  Read More

From the Foxhole to the Pulpit            Previously, I wrote about my Oath of Enlistment into the U.S. Army. I used this experience in comparison to the events leading up to receiving Jesus as my Lord and Savior. The reminder is that periodically, all of us need to recall our conversion and perhaps to even write it down. In doing so, we may remember details that are worth remembering and acting u...  Read More

From the Foxhole to the Pulpit In my earlier blogs, I reiterated what I had already written in our church newsletter. This newsletter, Footsteps of the Flock, will now be available on our website. It is for this reason that I decided to change my blog title and direction. My goal in this blog is to demonstrate the sovereignty of God by sharing some lessons learned during my military career. These ...  Read More

Type your new text here. Moving Forward in 2021 The New Year has arrived and “Moving Forward” is on my mind. In the midst of the trials and tribulations of our time; the Gospel still must be preached, people still must be ministered to, the love of Christ still must be shared, and the Church of the living God is still in need of revival.              On the first Sunday of this year I began the AM...  Read More

There's Just Something About that Name December 17, 2020There is a hymn that most of you will know  and have song. It was written by Bill Gaither in 1970 and has remained a popular chorus since then. You may want to sing it out loud as you read the words below.  Jesus, Jesus, Jesus; There's just something about that name!Master, Savior, Jesus, Like the fragrance after the rain. Jesus, Jesus, Jes...  Read More