March has been a crazy time for our community as a whole and me personally. March has included two trips to San Antonio, a stop in Galveston, a cruise to Mexico and Honduras, and to a preaching confer...  Read More

...they could teach themselves, but having someone to guide them along the way helps them avoid unnecessary trials, mistakes, and heartache. And the growth happens quicker than it would on their own....  Read More

They don’t need perfect weather or state-of-the-art ski equipment. They only need a downhill slope with some form of snow-like-material and a couple regular skis strapped to their feet. The purest joy...  Read More

Often in life we tend to react in this nature, things get a bit chaotic, busy, or trying so we speed up to match life’s pace. After all that is that is what our American life has taught us, those who ...  Read More

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “When everyone is special, no one is.” When every athlete is elite, we lose perspective on how truly gifted these people are. ...  Read More

Look, I’m well aware that some time away from social media could probably do me some good in the area of mental health, clarity of thought, and most of all, focus on God. I’m also sensitive to my call...  Read More

...and so many of us struggle to know and understand what God’s will is for our life. Most of us would like a big sign pointing us in the right direction or God to just outright speak to us....  Read More

All of this preparation was for a storm that was expected to last only a few days. And it was totally necessary and right for us to do it. We want to protect our house and our family, but in the end, ...  Read More

Like all of you, I have spent the entirety of my 43 years on this earth looking left first before I crossed a street. How many times have you told your children: “Look left, then right, and then left ...  Read More

This time of year, the gyms are full, fridges are stocked on clean foods, and hopes are high. Everyone is set on a new resolution and plan of action for the New Year, usually with hopes of improving i...  Read More

But every year, the process of taking down the decorations is a little sad, and I feel like almost everyone can relate to that. I don’t know that I could pinpoint one reason that it’s sad. I think it’...  Read More

We’ve been talking a lot about Joy this Advent season from Philippians. This has led me to wonder: Is the pursuit of joy in Jesus above all things optional or essential? In other words, is joy a nice ...  Read More