Another Christmas Day has come and gone. I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. But I wonder—was it everything you...

This past week, our church ordained four new deacons , and the occasion was especially meaningful for me. Since arriving in 2018, I’ve...

Have you ever found yourself in an unexpected moment where two worlds collided, leaving you with a story you couldn't wait to share?...

This past summer, I led a team of high school students from our church to Costa Rica on our first youth international mission trip . One...

To say this is a busy time in my life right now is an understatement. Having just returned from one international mission trip and...

While watching one of my favorite television shows recently, I came across an episode where one of the characters learned ( no pun...

During a storm, the sight of trees swaying back and forth can be unnerving. It is particularly unsettling seeing them sway over our car...

The school year is rapidly coming to an end with many high school graduations just a few weeks away. As summer approaches, a million...

Hey everyone, I know it has been almost a month since I last posted. It has been a crazy time around here. However, I am back… ——— Upward...

It’s that time of year again, March Madness . A time when almost everyone pays attention to college basketball and acts like they know...

This past week, while substitute teaching at the local middle school, a couple of kids came up to me at lunch fussing about how somebody...

It’s that time of year again. Spring training is here and professional baseball is just weeks away. While the pros are still prepping...

“Am I your favorite?” “You know I am your favorite.” “Hey, Bestie.” These are common phrases when I walk into our local middle school. I...

It is hard to believe that I graduated from college almost 15 years ago . I know some of you reading this may be saying, “Oh please,...

Earlier this week, I attended a basketball game of a girl from our youth ministry who is playing for a local Christian school. It's...

Have you ever been going through life wondering if what you are doing is worth it? Ever wondered if anyone really cared? Is anything...

Have you ever felt rushed? You know, those moments when you believe you're right on schedule , everything is falling into place as...

There's something truly special about good friends, isn't there? A friend from our current church once gifted us a decorative block that...

Back in December 2023, I sprained my left thumb playing pick-up basketball at an Open Gym sponsored by a local church in our area. While...

Recently, while listening to a Star Wars podcast, the host explored the original plans for the original trilogy and the iconic...