For as long as I can remember, I have had BIG emotions. If I am excited about something, my whole face lights up. I talk faster and louder, and my gestures become more animated. I want everyone to join me in my enthusiasm! If I am upset, I sometimes have...

I had the opportunity to attend a ministry conference for Children’s Pastors this past week. I enjoy these types of events because they are high energy, offer meaningful worship experiences, and I often walk away with some great ideas, principles, and resources to implement. This particular conference also provided the...

Do you ever struggle with finishing what you start? Maybe it’s a project or something on your “honey do” list. After a long day or week of work, it is so easy for these tasks to be put on the backburner. If you’re like many people, you might even have...

I went to my hometown in northeast Texas this past weekend to visit my parents. I love being close enough to be able to make a quick trip like that. My parents had some videos from my childhood that we enjoyed watching and laughing at. Amidst the humorous aspects, I...

You never know what to expect with Texas weather! Last week the temperature got up to the eighties and this week we are supposed to get below freezing! People have jokingly warned me that I am not prepared for the hot, humid summers (or were they serious!?). Signs of the...