As a published author, I regularly get asked questions about how to get a book in print. Most people who ask this question don’t understand the challenges of writing for mass distribution. Many people...  Read More

The word Gospel is an ancient Greek word that has been brought into the modern English language. The word Gospel, literally translated, means “good news”. 92 times in the New Testament, the word Gosp...  Read More

It’s officially summertime! This is the time of the year for campouts and picnics. It’s finally the time of year for afternoons by the lake, weekends at the beach, or maybe just hanging out at the ne...  Read More

On the 25th of April, 2012, I experienced a rare, but significant tactical defeat in Afghanistan. Since then, my career and outlook stems from the events of that day. I was the Battle Company command...  Read More

In honor of Flag Day, because I’m a patriot, I’d like to take you back in time to a moment in American history during the War of 1812. This is a moment of fear and uncertainty that led to the creation...  Read More

Do you remember the first time you were on a horse? It can get a little scary getting into the saddle for the first time. Many thoughts go through your head the first time you’re up in the air on the...  Read More

I am regularly asked questions about military chaplaincy. This is an attempt to answer some of the most frequent questions about life as a chaplain in the United States Army. While I am familiar with...  Read More

One of the toughest things I did as a soldier in the United States Army was forced marches. These long movements under heavy loads became both physically and mentally grueling. It takes a tough mind a...  Read More

“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing,” said Irish statesman and philosopher Edmund Burke.[1] This quote has been used and misused in many circumstances. Today, m...  Read More

Women are taking more of a leadership role in business and communities. In almost every aspect of society, ladies are taking more leadership. From Hollywood to the corporate board room, women are sta...  Read More

In order to prepare my body for the challenges that I was about to experience, I started to put myself through extreme physical challenges. I was training harder for this military course than perhaps ...  Read More

William Shakespeare was a wizard with words. He is thought to have created the phrase “against all odds”.[1]  In fact, it’s assumed that Shakespeare invented the word “odds” to refer to the probabilit...  Read More