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A life beside people
Pastor. Chaplain.
Counselor. Writer.
For more than forty years, I have had the privilege of sitting with people in the rooms where life gets real.
Church sanctuaries and hospital rooms. Counseling offices and hospice bedsides. Celebrations, questions, tears, prayers, and quiet moments when words are not enough.
My writing grows from those rooms. I hope it feels less like a lecture and more like a conversation across a well-worn desk—with coffee nearby and grace enough for the road ahead.
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Faith that finds its way into everyday life.
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Books for sacred and difficult roads
Rooted in Scripture, shaped by years of ministry, and written for real people living real stories.
Following Christ Together
A Guide to Faith, Growth, and Church Membership
Eight practical lessons for new believers and those preparing for church membership, with Scripture readings, reflection questions, and writing space. Developed for Farmersville Free Will Baptist Church in California.
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The Shepherd Psalm
Exploring Psalm 23
A warm, practical journey through Psalm 23, inviting readers to recognize the Shepherd’s care in every season of the journey. Kindle and paperback are available now.
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Sacred Work, Weary Hearts
30 Days of Encouragement for the Hospice Team
Thirty gentle, honest devotions for the people who walk with patients and families through life’s most difficult days. Kindle and paperback are available now.
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Jesus Teaches Us to Pray
A Journey Through the Model Prayer
A warm, practical journey through the Model Prayer. Kindle and paperback are available now.
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This Day Is a Gift
30 Devotions for Life’s Difficult Days
Thirty warm, Scripture-rooted devotions offering comfort, perspective, and hope for the days when life feels heavy. The paperback releases November 9, 2026.
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Through the Valley
30 Miles with the Weary Traveler
A thirty-mile journey of honest stories, biblical reflection, practical encouragement, and simple steps for those walking through grief, uncertainty, weariness, or change. The paperback releases November 26, 2026.
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