Insights and Reflections from the CEO of Wichita Falls Faith Mission

  • Family Running into new home

    But God

    By Published On: June 27, 2025Categories: Reflections

    Last weekend, my wife and I were invited to see the new home of Gary and Tracy (not their real names.). This is noteworthy, because Gary and Tracy both graduated from the New Beginnings Addiction Recovery Program at WF Faith Mission.  Before Gary came into the program, he was found by a good Samaritan, sitting [...]

  • Peace sign

    Peace

    By Published On: June 20, 2025Categories: Reflections

    The 40th President Ronald Reagan led America with a sometimes-controversial foreign policy known as, “Peace Through Strength.”  The idea was that military and economic strength would deter aggression and ensure peace. Of course, this whole idea is based on a somewhat flawed definition of peace.  This kind of peace is only available when there is [...]

  • Picture of Home Remodel

    Renovation

    By Published On: May 30, 2025Categories: Reflections

    I have been helping my youngest daughter remodel her house, and boy does my back hurt.  However, it has been very gratifying to see things take shape.  It is amazing how a fresh coat of paint can make such a difference.  Before long, all the old will be covered by paint or new flooring, and [...]

  • Picture of Lawnmower

    Work

    By Published On: May 16, 2025Categories: Reflections

    The Bible emphasizes the importance of work, viewing it as a divinely ordained activity, and a way to honor God.  After the creation of man, the Bible says in Genesis 2:15, "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and keep it." Being made in God’s [...]

  • Sign that says Forgive

    Forgiveness

    By Published On: May 9, 2025Categories: Reflections

    That phrase, “Every Story Matters”, comes from another phrase we live by here at our two shelters.  It is, “Every person has a story and every story matters to God.” Stories matter because contained in them are the experiences and choices we have made during our lives.  Each chapter can shape us and either prepare [...]

  • Picture of Busy Women

    Show and Tell

    By Published On: April 18, 2025Categories: Reflections

    In the classic novel by CS Lewis called “The Screwtape Letters”, a demon is training his nephew in the art of tempting a human.  His goal is to get the “patient” as he calls him, to move away from God and eventually end up in Hell. One of his pieces of advice is, “if you [...]

  • Picture of Termites

    Termites

    By Published On: April 2, 2025Categories: Reflections

    There are very few things that distress a homeowner more than the news, “You’ve got termites.”  When I heard those three words, all I wanted was for them to be gone.  But I soon learned there is a lot more to it than that.  Yes, they can be treated and even eradicated … for now.  [...]

  • Picture of Cross

    Addiction

    By Published On: March 27, 2025Categories: Reflections

    I had the privilege of joining with a few folks to pray for the KMOC Cross out on Interstate 44.  It turned out to be a very emotional time because we heard stories of individuals whose lives have been changed just by sitting at the foot of that cross. We also learned that there is [...]