more like Him...

So, I have been away for several days and I apologize for the lapse...last week was an extremely busy week and I could hardly find the time to think; therefore writing was pushed way down on the list of 'to-do' that I didn't complete...sorry. I have lots to write about though since it was such a busy week, but I first want to continue on with the thread I have started regarding STRONG Godly men. Now let me explain how I have chosen some of the men I am going to be sharing about, especially todays. I do not want, nor am I sure these men would want to be placed on a pedestal and praised for their faithful to God's plan for their lives. I also do not know personally everyone of these men, but have influenced in a personal way by either words that have been written, speeches/sermons delivered, or by the evidence of action of their lives, all lived out with the intent of following God's will. The Godly man I wish to share about today is a great example of these ...

So after having so many people compliment me on my last post, I wanted to expand on the thought of being a STRONG man and more importantly being a Godly man.... First, let me again give credit where credit is due...my friend and associate pastor Charlie Higgins was the person responsible for the 'STRONG man' idea/sermon. Just like the examples I want to write about today, Charlie let God speak through him to deliver the words many in our congregation and really our whole world needs to hear. I have just done what I feel God has wanted me to do by passing on the message via this blog! So while thinking about what a STRONG man is and also while pouring over my favorite reading material, podcasts, and blogs, I came to the realization that there are some great examples out there of STRONG men whom we should be listening to, encouraging, praying for, and thanking for their living Godly lives. This is not to put these men on a pedestal but to bring to attention the impac...

I am the student minister at Westview Baptist Church in Sanford, Florida and I have the great blessing of serving with 3 Godly men who love the Lord and are always seeking to do His will. Our pastor is Dr. Bill Coffman and he will celebrate this fall his 53rd year in ministry. He has served as a pastor, a missionary in the Caribbean, on the Florida Baptist Convention's state staff, as a husband and a father. Our associate pastor is Charlie Higgins and he has been in the ministry nearing 20 years himself. He has been a Minister of Music and Youth, a Youth Minister, and currently an associate Pastor. He is one of my closest friends and is a man about God. His family holds a special place with mine and it is an honor to stand alongside them. Our Minister of Music is Jim Otwell and like Charlie has served as both a Youth Minister and Music Minister at the same time and is our Music Minister but even more than that, he leads our congregation to a place of worship ev...

So I finally am making a post to this blog I created several months ago. I have spent alot of time recently reading other blogs shared by friends and acquaintances, and this has motivated me to jump into the 'deep end' of the blogosphere! Let me start by saying, that in no way do I claim to be an expert on most topics and what I will share will inevitably at times possibly be wrong and maybe even offend. However, they will be my honest feelings and opinions and most often, what the good Lord has placed on my heart to share. Some will focus on church, some on relationships, some on family, and some will just be random...hopefully in all of it you will find something enjoyable to read and possibly even comment on. I guess I should also start with a bit of an introduction about myself...I am a 35 year old white, heterosexual, christian, faithfully married, male living in suburban Orlando, Florida. I know it screams of Republican and I am NOT ashamed to admit that I am...