7 Days of Thanks: Day 5 – Community

Thanksgiving is only a few days away.  How are you celebrating?  We are celebrating with our 7 Days of Thanks.  Through this series we are praying that we will all be encouraged to see all the blessings we have in our life, outside of material possessions.  I pray we are challenged to dig deeper into the … Continue reading 7 Days of Thanks: Day 5 – Community

7 Days of Thanks: Day 4 – Love & Hope

As we continue our series 7 Days of Thanks and “Thanksliving”,  I pray that we are  encouraged to see all the blessings we have in our life, outside of material possessions.  I pray we are challenged to dig deeper into the character of God and see how we can be the hands and feet of Jesus … Continue reading 7 Days of Thanks: Day 4 – Love & Hope

Salt & Light 

“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.  You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and … Continue reading Salt & Light 

How Great a Father’s Love

"See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are." 1 John 3:1 Sunday is a National holiday where we celebrate and honor fathers and fatherhood.  For many people there will be brunches, barbecues, and summer fun but for others it may … Continue reading How Great a Father’s Love

The Ultimate Summer Reading List

For many, Memorial Day is the (un)official kick-off of summer, and we are ready to say HELLO SUMMER.  We say hello to longer days, warmer nights, ice cream and water balloon fights.  We say goodbye to heavy sweaters, early sunsets, that hectic school schedule, and oh so cold weather. Maybe you are a student that … Continue reading The Ultimate Summer Reading List

In Full Bloom

"In Your presence there is fullness of joy" Psalm 16:11 Beautiful flowers are in bloom all around us. After more than a decade of severe drought, we experienced a winter filled with many gloomy clouds and rainy days. Now Spring is here and we are able to experience a SUPER BLOOM of beautiful wild flowers like … Continue reading In Full Bloom

Advice to the Grads

2017 Graduation Caps

"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 Last month, I was asked to share some words of encouragement at a beautiful young woman's super sweet sixteen party.  These words were shared … Continue reading Advice to the Grads