Shepherding requires both tenderness and vigilance.
A faithful shepherd carries a crook to guide the wandering and a staff to guard against the wolf. Formation and protection are not competing callings; they are inseparable responsibilities.
This space exists for theological reflection, pastoral clarity, and spiritual formation. I write as a family pastor, biblical counselor, Army veteran, and mediate theologian—standing between Reformed and Arminian traditions while rooted firmly in the authority of Scripture.
Here you will find reflections on doctrine, leadership, spiritual warfare, family discipleship, and cultural engagement. My aim is not controversy for its own sake, nor retreat from difficult issues, but careful conviction shaped by Scripture, informed by tradition, examined through reason, and tested in lived experience.
The Church must be both nourished and guarded.
Between crook and sword, we labor for the health of the flock.
