“Converted Songs” is a category I use to post songs that I have taken and reworded into prayers. Basically, I’m turning really good songs, hymns, and spiritual songs into prayers with a ‘congregational’ mindset. So they’ll be in first person, and instead of...

There’s a pastor in Charlottesville who reads through the Bible a couple of times each year (WOW!). While reading through the Bible he takes notes, with regular underlining, highlighting, and margin writing. Except, with each read through, he does it with a different Bible. And when he...

A handful of months ago, I began doing something specific each day for a month. And then the next month, I’d start a new project. Well for March, I kind of failed at beginning something (I’ll blame it on Leap Day). But a project that I’ve been doing this month is ripping...

“Converted Songs” is a category I use to post songs that I have taken and reworded into prayers. Basically, I’m turning really good songs, hymns, and spiritual songs into prayers with a ‘congregational’ mindset. So they’ll be in first person, and instead of...

I’m currently vacationing in Orlando, FL, and staying with my friend, Grant. If you’ve never been to sunny Orlando, take a trip. And make sure you do it in the spring, when it’s beautiful and 85 degrees. Perfect. I’ve got three main goals while here: Read While I get...

Below is an exerpt from an essay I wrote on the call of a pastor: ———- The pastor’s only power to accomplish his duty is from the Holy Spirit, who speaks through his words and life in order to change the hearts of the church. Ultimately, the pastor’s words are...

About a month ago, a friend and pastor of First Baptist, Charlottesville, Lindsay Sadler, asked me if I would preach at the sunrise service on Easter morning at his church. How encouraging to my own soul! Lindsay has a been a tremendous man to not only his church, but also other pastors around...

“Converted Songs” is a category I use to post songs that I have taken and reworded into prayers. Basically, I’m turning really good songs, hymns, and spiritual songs into prayers with a ‘congregational’ mindset. So they’ll be in first person, and instead of...

About a month ago, I was asked by a father in the church to write a letter to his son, who was set to turn 13, and give a little advice. My letter had four parts and below is the third part, and probably my favorite to write. It was favorite because it was the harshest reminder for myself as I...

Being the pastor’s assistant (I often tell others that I’m his Chief assistant) means I get asked one question a lot: “How’s Keith doing?” Now, come on. Would I ever say, “He’s doing awful. Pray for that guy!” Of course not, but I should! I came...

I’m a pretty big fan of the spiritual disciple of fasting, even though I never really enjoy the thought of doing it. However, whenever I do, it’s been amazing thing to redirect my heart. My friend Drew wrote a brief blogpost (and I encourage you to RSS his blog as a whole) giving...

“Converted Songs” is a category I use to post songs that I have taken and reworded into prayers. Basically, I’m turning really good songs, hymns, and spiritual songs into prayers with a ‘congregational’ mindset. So they’ll be in first person, and instead of...

The following is what I said to JPBC last night during a church conference (well, of what I could get out, plus some additional ramblings). ———— The purpose of me speaking to you tonight is to formally inform you that I will be resigning of my position as Pastoral...

One of the great things about being a pastor’s assistant is getting a lot of access to the pastor’s materials and documents. And in this past week, my pastor encouraged me to write a “philosophy of ministry,” an essay on what I believe a pastor is supposed to be and...

One of the things I’m so appreciative of are churches that post not only sermons for free, but transcripts from those sermons for free download. One of my favorite preachers to study with is John MacArthur. He’s been a rich resource so far in studying the book of Mark. This past...

My goal for the next six months is to study the Book of Mark relentlessly. There might be some tangents during a quiet time, but every day until mid-June, I hope to study Mark from beginning to end. So a lot of upcoming posts will mostly list what I’ve been doing in the midst of the...

Tonight, I was taken to the UVA basketball game by a church member. It reminded me of two things: College Was Awesome Having gone to a university with an intense basketball program (although, the program was on a downward spiral all four years I was attending), I was reminded how much fun a...

“Converted Songs” is a category I use to post songs that I have taken and reworded into prayers. Basically, I’m turning really good songs, hymns, and spiritual songs into prayers with a “congregational” mindset. So they’ll be in first person, and instead of...