Welcome to the New Year! I am so thankful that God has given us another year to love one another, to pray for each other, and to grow together more and more into the people He wants us to be. In this New Year as always, we followers of Christ...

This year’s Veterans Day observance was yesterday and as I write this, I am thankful. I am thankful for all the men and women who have served and are currently serving our nation in our Armed Forces. I deeply appreciate their choice to serve and protect others as well as...

Growing up, one of the coolest and most exciting movies for me was Star Wars! My dad was a big fan, and he got my brother and me to watch them. We fell in love with the story, the action, and the science-fiction setting. It’s still one of my favorite...

Recently, Our Father has been reminding me of the relationship between faith and hope. Specifically, I have been reflecting on faith and hope in the context of peace.  As I write this, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has entered its third day, and many around the world are hopeful that...

Today is a special day for me, though it may be a normal Wednesday for you. It’s my birthday today! I have been on this earth for 29 years and I’m thankful to say that I have been immensely blessed in those 29 years. As I reflect on my life...