Read: Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-21I am a very visual person. And as an avid reader I am always creating a reenactment of each scene in my head as I read. During the Christmas season I like to walk through the story of Jesus’ birth. From the words in Scripture, let’s piece together the scene. Jesus Birth ForetoldThe story of Jesus’ birth starts all the way back when the angel came to Mary and told her that...  Read More

As we enter this holiday season, there are so many things that can be on our minds. Everyone has their own worries when it comes to the holidays, and those worries can steal the joy and life out of what should be a jolly season. I can automatically tell you that one of my worries is about making the time to see all my family for Christmas. And that is not easy for someone with divorced parents, an...  Read More

The demands of life often leave us feeling stretched thin—between work, family, and personal commitments, it seems like there’s never enough hours in the day. But as believers, we know we’re called to something more: a life centered on God. Achieving balance between our busy schedules and a meaningful relationship with God is not only possible, but essential. Let’s break this down with five things...  Read More

Sometimes God calls us to something new. When this happens, we can respond in all sorts of ways. Often times, our response can include uncertainty, anxiousness, doubt, and even fear.  How do we navigate this and try to follow where God is leading us?I experienced some of these things when I sensed God calling me to church ministry. I had been involved in full-time hospital chaplaincy for about 11 ...  Read More

Have you ever wondered if your prayers really matter? If God already knows all – why pray? Prayer is all about relationships. Imagine for a minute that you are out with a friend, they talked the entire time, and you could not get a word in. Would that relationship grow? Likely not. It is no different when we talk with God in prayer. Let me remind you that to grow in intimacy with Jesus, it is a tw...  Read More

More than a GiftThere’s just something about the topic of giving that stirs a wide range of emotion. If you are still reading, then I haven’t yet lost you to one of those emotions. Please stick with me, and I promise you, I’m not just here to ask something from you.In fact, quite the opposite – because if you really look at the biblical principal of giving, you will see that the act of giving is f...  Read More