When I was a little fella, my mother used to read a book to me.  I loved it, and I hated it.   Continue reading “The Giving Tree” »

I am so grateful and proud to be marrying this incredible young lady in Selmer, TN on October 9, 2010. Anna and her parents have been extremely patient with me over the past few months, and I can’t thank them enough. I’m glad God gives grace.

Continue reading “Wedding Date Set!” »

This afternoon, I buried a friend that I’ve had for well over half of my life.

Before we left for church this morning, I stepped around the side of the house, and there she was.  It made me sick. Continue reading “I Lost a Friend Today” »

I spent a couple of weeks in 2003 with a national pastor and his family in Brazil.  Since he was studying English, and I was very interested in the people, culture, language, etc., of the country that I believed I was to eventually live in, it was helpful to both of us.  During those two weeks, and in the following month or so, the Lord confirmed to me that a future in Brazil was in fact His direction for me.

[Just Info] Ever since I was first inclined toward missions in Brazil, I never felt that I was intended to go the traditional route, with a missions board, deputation, etc.  Not that I believe they are inherently wrong, but I’ve always sensed that the Lord wanted something different for me.  Not special, just different.

I thought I’d share a few photos from my time there.  Even though it’s been quite a while, and none of the photos are particularly impressive, I get a thrill every single time I look through them. Continue reading “Photos from Brazil” »

Today in the airport, there were literally hundreds of opportunities to secretly indulge in lustful thoughts and looks.  Girls everywhere, dressed in ways that appealed very much to the flesh, making it especially easy for a young man to steal a quick glance here and there.  Sure, Daniel was with me, but rarely could he see my eyes.

Of course, I’m above such things, so it wasn’t even a temptation… right?  Wrong.  :-\ Continue reading “Keep Your Way” »

This is an old, old favorite of mine… a quick demo of a melody line made up of only natural harmonics (standard EADGBE tuning), and inspired by my visit to Brazil.  It was played on a Giannini guitar which I brought back from Belo Horizonte.

The audio is horrible, and the video is worse, but it’s fun just the same!  :)