When I was 3, I made a sincere decision to follow Jesus. But, I didn’t grow up in church so I wasn’t guided in His way. It wasn’t until 23 years later at 26 that I returned to Him and committed my life. It’s been many, many years since then. Through those years, I’ve...
Oh, how I love the discipline of the Lord. How He saved me. How He freed me from the bondage of my past. How he released me from a prison of my own decisions. How He’s peeling back the layers of my soul, removing every stain. How He hasn’t left me comfortless in the...
Every week I visit a place that I look forward to with high expectation and excitement. When I arrive, I quickly park and scurry into the building to find my seat. My anticipation builds as the service opens and our hosts welcome us with our Mission, “Empowering...
It’s the Christ in Christmas for me. While I enjoy the fun of Santa Claus, elves, and reindeer, along with trees, lights, and presents, it’s just that … fun. But when I think about the true joy of Christmas, I think about the Giver of joy. How He’s so personal and...
As we move into the holiday season with Christmas on the horizon, I can’t help but contemplate The North Star. It sits directly above the North Pole (the home of Santa Claus, according to folklore). Its twinkling light is easy to find, nestled within The Little...
What can separate us from His love? There’s nothing. No matter who we are. No matter who we serve. No matter how we look. No matter what we’ve done. No matter what we haven’t done. No matter. Nothing can separate us from His love. He loves us unconditionally, and I am...