Matthew 16:18 (NIV) “…I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” It was a beautiful sunny day, 1998 when my life was forever changed. It was a seemingly normal day, but I didn’t realize God was on the move. You see, I was a 19-year-old college student and runningContinue reading Nameless faceless revival
Most of us can say 2020 has been one of the craziest, most difficult, and downright lousiest year we have ever experienced! Every time we turn on the news there is a new crisis we are facing. And although we have been “in it together” we have also collectively been in a place of discouragementContinue reading Finding Joy
“A Church that has lost its voice for justice is a Church that has lost its relevance in the world.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. My heart is grieving over the murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery. Like many of you I am in shock that these atrocities are still happening in 2020! JesusContinue reading christianity + racism
“We are in this together” is the mantra that is being chanted by everyone right now. But let’s be honest, we don’t always feel together. As a matter of fact, many of us feel lonelier now than ever before. Recently, I had a moment like this so I reached out to my longtime friend, Laura. Continue reading the power of a godly friend!
One day I was living my life as I normally do – going to work, waiting in the long carpool line at my kids’ school, doing laundry for a family of six, and then suddenly everything seemed to change. Well everything except the laundry; unfortunately there is always laundry. Like all of you, my cityContinue reading Covid19 – lessons to learn
Maybe Easter wasn’t what you had hoped it would be. Missing your family traditions, parties, and packed out Easter Services. Maybe you feel a little like the disciples on the first Easter; scared, confused, and hiding behind locked doors. The hope of Easter Monday is Jesus is alive. Friends, let me remind you this is NOTContinue reading Easter Monday encouragement
As pastors, one of the hardest decisions our team ever had to make in 20 years of ministry was canceling our “normal” Sunday morning service during this COVID-19 virus. On one hand, my faith told me “God will protect us. Do not forsake meeting together.” On the other hand, wisdom told me to “honor ourContinue reading The Quarantined Church
Is social distancing making you feel alone? I get it! I’m a 7 on the enneagram and an extrovert so I love being around people. If you are like me and have been feeling the cabin fever, check out my video for encouragement. As you distance yourself from others, embrace this time and use itContinue reading Now is the time to draw near to god
“This wasn’t a new sentiment; I had been struggling for months, maybe even a year, with an overwhelming urge to throw in the towel. I was standing at the edge of burn out, and didn’t even realize the depth of my discouragement…” Continue reading Keys to your breakthrough
Growing in patience is difficult but it is worth the maturity you will personally achieve. Here are three benefits you gain when you choose to become a more patient person. Continue reading The power of patience
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