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About Me:
I was a lawyer in a small law firm in New Jersey when I became a Christian. In 2011, we sold our house and moved to Texas so I could attend Dallas Theological Seminary. I accepted the call to become Senior Pastor of Grace Redeemer Community Church in Garland, Texas, in July 2017. Every Sunday I preach the same gospel that I rejected for so many years. If you would have told me 20 years ago that I would be pastoring a church in Texas today, I would have said you were crazy. That’s the grace of God!
I love to read and study the Bible and teach it to others, so they may experience the life transformation found when they receive the gospel. The inspiration to write books sprung from my passion to spread the gospel beyond the walls of the church I pastor.
I also love travel and exercise. I’ve finished 13 marathons and a bunch of half-marathons. I’m a sports fan, but mostly from the bleachers these days. One of my goals is to go to a game in every major league baseball stadium. Six to go!
Bob’s Books
This is God’s Plan?!
In these turbulent times, we may feel like pulling our hair out. “How can THIS be God’s plan?” This book will show you that God has a plan. Seeing God’s hand in creation, the fall, redemption, and the promised restoration will strengthen your faith.
If you’re a skeptic, this book is also for you. I was a doubter too. Believing in a God who allows all He does is hard. If you’re willing to consider that God exists and is working out his plan, this book may give you a new perspective. God has a plan, and He’s in control.
God Is Everywhere!
Do you sometimes feel like God is hiding? We can easily become discouraged when it seems like He’s not listening, or when it seems like He’s distant. In those times, we need to train ourselves to recognize God in everyday life. He’s just as present in our most menial tasks as He is in the grandeur of a clear starry sky. These devotionals will help you recognize God’s presence in all you see and do. You’ll be encouraged to know that God is not hiding. God is Everywhere!
Facing Life’s Challenges Head On
Learn how to cope when anxiety, fear, doubt, and more attack. Did you know that many characters in the Bible experienced the same emotions you do? You'll laugh and cry from honest stories of my personal encounters with these issues, and be reminded that Jesus gets you through what you can’t get around. Practical, not preachy!
Bob’s Blog
Come along with me on my morning walks. Gaze up into the night sky with me. Have breakfast in my kitchen. Root for my favorite teams. Meet my dogs. Run errands with me. I try to pay attention to God in the minutae of life. Every time I’m reminded of God by what I see in the world, I make a note. I reflect on what I learn about God from what I observe. Those ideas become blogs that teach us something about Him. I invite you on the journey!
Bob’s Sermons
I began pastoring at Grace Redeemer Community Church in July 2017. I’ve preached several sermon series since then, most notably a study called “God’s grace in the life of Abraham,” an examination of the Sermon on the Mount, a journey through the book of Acts, and my favorite, a intense study of Romans. You can find those sermons on the church website at Graceredeemerchurch.org.
Romans 8 is my favorite chapter in the Bible. I’m considering converting the sermons from that chapter into a book in the near future. Grow deeper in your knowledge and love of God through these sermons.
If you like my books and blog, here are links to the pages of other Christian authors whose work you might enjoy.
