The Chaplain’s Blog
Practical guidance, reflections, and resources to support your chaplaincy journey.
Finding a Voice in the Silence
A reflection on faith and grief through the lens of Lamentations, exploring how chaplains can hold space for sorrow, hope, and healing amid the painful reality of suicide. ...more
Faith ,Mental Health &Pastoral Care
November 10, 2025•3 min read
Ministry Starts at Home
Over time, I have realized that my most important ministry is not the one with a title or a paycheck. ...more
Ministry ,Spiritual Growth
November 10, 2025•3 min read
When Strength Looks Like Asking for Help
A reflection on true strength through the lens of military chaplaincy, reminding us that asking for help is not weakness but a sacred act of courage and faith. ...more
Pastoral Care ,Resilience &Military
November 07, 2025•4 min read
Unintended Sabbatical
In ministry we often feel the self-imposed pressure to stay on the job even when we are weary and rundown. I am thankful for a time when God stepped in and made me take a knee from a ministry that I t... ...more
Burnout Recovery ,Ministry Journey &Chaplaincy
November 03, 2025•3 min read
The Journey Begins
Raised in a large family in rural Utah, eager to learn, serve and share knowledge with others. I left my small community first as a missionary then as a education student followed by entry in the Army... ...more
Spiritual Growth ,Pastoral Care &Compassion
October 31, 2025•3 min read
