Hi, I'm Robby
Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I am a pastor serving a church in Florida. I enjoy backpacking, photography, and video games. I’m also passionate about theology, both learning and teaching it. You’ll find a little bit of all that and more right here. I hope you enjoy your time here browsing through my random thoughts!
Hi, I'm Robby
Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I am a pastor serving a church in Kentucky. I enjoy backpacking, photography, and video games. I’m also passionate about theology, both learning and teaching it. You’ll find a little bit of all that and more right here. I hope you enjoy your time here browsing through my random thoughts!
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On The Blog
The Impact of VBS on Church Community
I’ll be honest—I used to be that pastor who rolled my eyes at VBS, convinced it was just glorified babysitting dressed up in Bible costumes. After spending years on the planning side of things, watching volunteers transform our worship center into a spaceship and witnessing high schoolers serve alongside grandparents, my perspective has completely shifted. It turns out that VBS isn’t just about teaching kids Bible stories for a week; it’s about showing them (and their parents) that they genuinely matter to our church community. When I watched our congregation of all ages come together to serve 80 kids for five nights straight, I realized VBS might just be the most powerful community-building program we have. Who knew that the ministry I once dismissed would become the very picture of multi-generational discipleship I’d been preaching about all along?
A Decade Together
Ten years ago, I made a commitment to Samantha—to love her, serve her, and stick by her through all life’s ups and downs. A decade later, I’ve learned that marriage is far less about keeping score and far more about embracing humility, servanthood, and a shared commitment to growth. From navigating life’s inevitable challenges to choosing happiness over being right, each lesson has shaped the bond we share. This milestone isn’t just about celebrating where we’ve been; it’s about looking forward to all the lessons and laughter that lie ahead. Here’s to ten years with my incredible wife—and to many more.
It’s Been Real, Harmony
Eight years ago, I joined Harmony Christian Church. Today, I leave an entirely different person. All things end. I’m grateful for all it all.
The Impact of VBS on Church Community
I’ll be honest—I used to be that pastor who rolled my eyes at VBS, convinced it was just glorified babysitting dressed up in Bible costumes. After spending years on the planning side of things, watching volunteers transform our worship center into a spaceship and witnessing high schoolers serve alongside grandparents, my perspective has completely shifted. It turns out that VBS isn’t just about teaching kids Bible stories for a week; it’s about showing them (and their parents) that they genuinely matter to our church community. When I watched our congregation of all ages come together to serve 80 kids for five nights straight, I realized VBS might just be the most powerful community-building program we have. Who knew that the ministry I once dismissed would become the very picture of multi-generational discipleship I’d been preaching about all along?
A Decade Together
Ten years ago, I made a commitment to Samantha—to love her, serve her, and stick by her through all life’s ups and downs. A decade later, I’ve learned that marriage is far less about keeping score and far more about embracing humility, servanthood, and a shared commitment to growth. From navigating life’s inevitable challenges to choosing happiness over being right, each lesson has shaped the bond we share. This milestone isn’t just about celebrating where we’ve been; it’s about looking forward to all the lessons and laughter that lie ahead. Here’s to ten years with my incredible wife—and to many more.
It’s Been Real, Harmony
Eight years ago, I joined Harmony Christian Church. Today, I leave an entirely different person. All things end. I’m grateful for all it all.
Review: Real-Life Discipleship
Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putnam is a thought-provoking book that highlights the crucial need for an intentional process in creating disciples. Putnam effectively argues that attending church and participating in religious rituals alone are not sufficient for true discipleship. He emphasizes the importance of engaging the head, heart, and hands to reflect the teachings of Jesus. By outlining clear stages of discipleship that align with human development, Putnam provides a practical framework that can be implemented in any ministry environment. While he could have provided more guidance on adapting the strategy to individual churches, the book’s solid theological foundation and actionable insights make it an essential read for ministry leaders seeking to transform their congregations into vibrant communities of discipleship.
Through The Lens
Birds and Beasts at North Pointe
North Pointe has many feathery visitors during the week. Sometimes they stop and pose for a photo.
Racing Hearts, Resting Souls
Many retired derby horses call Old Friend’s Farm home. Here, they live out their retirement with luxury, befitting the professional athletes they are.
Masterson Station Mares
A walk through this park on a sunny afternoon ended in an encounter of the equine kind.
Birds and Beasts at North Pointe
North Pointe has many feathery visitors during the week. Sometimes they stop and pose for a photo.
Racing Hearts, Resting Souls
Many retired derby horses call Old Friend’s Farm home. Here, they live out their retirement with luxury, befitting the professional athletes they are.
Masterson Station Mares
A walk through this park on a sunny afternoon ended in an encounter of the equine kind.
Return to Louisville Zoo
These pictures are from my trip back to Louisville Zoo. The animals there are so photogenic and were very happy to pose for some photos.
From The Pulpit
Check the Receipts
Do you really know who Jesus is? Jesus tells us who he is through the miracles he did. People respond differently to the miracles that Jesus performed, and we can find these same responses in ourselves. Are you carried along in your faith like the paralytic through the roof, using Jesus like the nine lepers, or do you really and truly see Jesus as your Lord? It’s time to meet Jesus, because once you truly meet Jesus, He will change your life.
Made in God’s Image
We are all made in the image of God and the world wants us to forget this. Instead, they offer a fallen image that we are tempted to pursue instead. The world also wants us to forget that others are also made in the image of God, because how we see others affects how we see ourselves. Instead, we should work to live up to the image of God by seeing ourselves and others as image bearers of God.
Made by God
Everyone wants to be wanted. It’s how we understand our self worth. We can define our worth by what we can do for the world, which enslaves us to the fallen standard of the world. We can also define our worth by what others think, which forces us to abandon who we really are to please others. Instead our real worth comes from God who made us. God thinks we’re priceless, if only we can see ourselves as God sees us.
The Impact of VBS on Church Community
I’ll be honest—I used to be that pastor who rolled my eyes at VBS, convinced it was just glorified babysitting dressed up in Bible costumes. After spending years on the planning side of things, watching volunteers transform our worship center into a spaceship and witnessing high schoolers serve alongside grandparents, my perspective has completely shifted. It turns out that VBS isn’t just about teaching kids Bible stories for a week; it’s about showing them (and their parents) that they genuinely matter to our church community. When I watched our congregation of all ages come together to serve 80 kids for five nights straight, I realized VBS might just be the most powerful community-building program we have. Who knew that the ministry I once dismissed would become the very picture of multi-generational discipleship I’d been preaching about all along?
A Decade Together
Ten years ago, I made a commitment to Samantha—to love her, serve her, and stick by her through all life’s ups and downs. A decade later, I’ve learned that marriage is far less about keeping score and far more about embracing humility, servanthood, and a shared commitment to growth. From navigating life’s inevitable challenges to choosing happiness over being right, each lesson has shaped the bond we share. This milestone isn’t just about celebrating where we’ve been; it’s about looking forward to all the lessons and laughter that lie ahead. Here’s to ten years with my incredible wife—and to many more.
It’s Been Real, Harmony
Eight years ago, I joined Harmony Christian Church. Today, I leave an entirely different person. All things end. I’m grateful for all it all.
Review: Real-Life Discipleship
Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putnam is a thought-provoking book that highlights the crucial need for an intentional process in creating disciples. Putnam effectively argues that attending church and participating in religious rituals alone are not sufficient for true discipleship. He emphasizes the importance of engaging the head, heart, and hands to reflect the teachings of Jesus. By outlining clear stages of discipleship that align with human development, Putnam provides a practical framework that can be implemented in any ministry environment. While he could have provided more guidance on adapting the strategy to individual churches, the book’s solid theological foundation and actionable insights make it an essential read for ministry leaders seeking to transform their congregations into vibrant communities of discipleship.