I am not going to take too much time here. I simply want to remind you that Memorial Day is here once again. A day when many celebrate the start of the summer. A time of picnics and barbeques. And there is nothing wrong with this, so enjoy your celebration.
But somewhere in the midst, stop and take time to think of those who paid the ultimate price to allow us to enjoy these blessings. Those who gave their lives for people they never knew.
So let us take a moment of silence to remember those we can never thank. And let us honor their sacrifice by remembering to thank those we still can, for their service.
I am a committed Christian who was blessed to grow up in a strong supportive family in rural Iowa.I have spent many years living in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with my wife where we raised three children, now adults. I am a graduate of Trinity College (Trinity International University), with a B.A. Youth Ministry, and of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with a MDiv, concentration in Christian Education, and a DMin in Pastoral Ministries, focusing my work on Homiletics. I worked extensively in the field of Univeristy Operations, with functional and managerial experince in Security, Maintenance, and Grounds. I have been active in my church teaching, music, and pulpit supply. I have served as the chapel service coordinator at a local hospital, including being the primay weekly preacher. In addition, I served as Chaplain for local Boy Scout troop. My passion is teaching others about God, helping them grow in their faith and encouraging their involvement in the local community. My area of specialty are preaching, public speaking, strategic planning, emergency management, community service, family ministry and youth ministry.
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