Milestone: Ministry Transitions

Part of a great team of co-laborers at West Coast Baptist College Jen and I have had the distinct privilege of serving at West Coast Baptist College and Lancaster Baptist Church for twenty-six years. Sometimes, we have to check our math to see if that’s really...

Shattered Dreams not the End of the Story

The story of Joseph from the book of Genesis has always gripped me. I’ve wondered as an older brother, how do I compare! I’ve tried to grasp the depth of hatred it would take for one sibling to sell another one, create a false narrative to explain his...
Remember, lest we forget

Remember, lest we forget

Today, our country has set aside some time we call “Memorial Day.” The day was originally called “Decoration Day,” a time to decorate the tombstones of fallen soldiers. Becoming a federal holiday in 1971, America chose to remember the...
Family Milestone: Another Graduation!

Family Milestone: Another Graduation!

Jodi Beth Lester, High School Graduate For those who know our family, we were blessed with five wonderful daughters. Every Christian parent shares the goal of hearing that their children “walk in truth.” The Lester family is no different in that respect....
Preparing for the Summer

Preparing for the Summer

Summer is Nigh! Life is filled with moments – seasons – of transitions. As the school year begins to wind down, it’s time to prepare for the next season, Summer. Transitions are tricky moments – opportunities for great times; obstacles for...