Is ministry a joy? Absolutely! Is ministry easy? No, not always! During pastor appreciation month, let me share a different perspective...

Hi Friends! I am working hard this week on a couple of surprises for you! As I do, know I am praying for you and wishing you a very happy...

For four long months, ‘the hill’ has tormented me. It pierced, jeered, and jabbed at my confidence. (If you missed my back story, click...

I was drawn to the ‘Flowering Bridge.’ Gorgeous blooms lined a windy path that carried me to a bridge crossing a grand flowing river. The...

With her big blonde hair and an even bigger smile, she walked into our small group with excitement and charm. She must have felt right at...

One recent lazy afternoon in shorts and t-shirts, Terry and I jumped in his big red truck for a quick day-trip. We parked ourselves at a...

Honestly, how the little plant pushed its way through the concrete, I will never understand. Though tiny and tender, it fought its...

Though she had her ‘brave face’ on, behind a weak smile, the words bled with deep hurt. The isolation. The social distancing. The...

As I opened the box of assorted chocolate, I began to hyperventilate!!! Sooooo many choices laid before me – sooooo many surprises in the...

Tossing in my bed, my body ached for rest, but my mind ran with constant thoughts. My to-do list, the hard conversation, and a family...

It was early morning, but I was already running late. I sluggishly made my way to the kitchen and was met by a significant problem....

I have some exciting news andddd wait for it . . . YOU are invited!!! Walk thru the Bible Ministry is at it again!!! They are streaming...

Have you ever planned and prepared, believing you could somewhat control the days ahead? Me too! Currently, this thought makes me...

My personal life now includes no travel, canceled events, less income, fewer family gatherings, and bear hugs that seem a thing of the...

The light slowly dissipated around me, and the darkness began to settle like a thick blanket. I sat alone watching my world turn dim....

As unrest fills our screens, anxiety can fill the heart. Hard news, deep anger, and desperation regularly flood our social media. If not...

In a world that is constantly enraged, you may be tempted to dis-engage. With the ongoing news of peaceful protest, rioting, injustice,...

It has been a loooooooonng five weeks of healing. Ninety-eight percent of the time, I have worn no makeup, did not fix my hair, and lived...

I wish I could tell you. I wish I could share with you that I preformed a heroic action to explain my concussion. An act such as: Three...

Hello ladies! Some of you won’t know who I am, but my name is Daniel. It’s very lovely to meet you! I’m Becky’s third child, second son,...