Perception is reality. To be honest, it isn’t, but we think it is when we “see things a certain way.” One of the greatest challenges that we have as human beings is applying patience to our lives. Think about it, we hate to wait in line for “fast food.” We cannot wait for our weekend plans to be put into play. There’s a vacation coming up that we wish was here today. I even cannot wait for my son ...  Read More

Main Point and Overview:Life is hard. In fact, it can be cruel. People die, and sometimes, they die young leaving a family behind. Car accidents, brain tumors, house fires, debilitating diseases, and more have taken the lives of people in our community. What’s difficult to accept is that often we don’t know the WHY as we are dealing with the WHAT! It’s in these times that we do the natural thing –...  Read More

The Paris 2024 Paralympic and Olympic torch relays were also known as the “Forerunners’ Relays”. Eleven thousand forerunners took part to pave the way for the celebrations ahead of the Olympic Games, and to showcase the beauty of France’s natural and cultural heritage. The forerunners were chosen to represent diversity in order to promote the importance of an inclusive society: women and men, nati...  Read More

Sometimes, amazing things happen before our very eyes. On a road trip Jennifer and I recently took, the starter motor on my truck just decided to quit. We stopped and started the engine many times during the trip. In Cuba, Missouri, it decided it was done. We had pulled into a gas station late afternoon on a Friday. After filling it up, I turned the key and zip; not even so much as a grunt. Absolu...  Read More

Every night before I put my kids down, we spend a few minutes reading the Bible as a family. My kids have the "Jesus Storybook Bible" and they love reading it together. This Bible helps simplify the stories for young children while also having pictures drawn to go along with each story in the Bible. One of my favorite things about this specific Bible is that it makes sure throughout every story it...  Read More

Fear. For some it triggers a reactionary effect that motivates them. For others, it paralyzes them, fills them with anxiety, it’s fight or flight. The first time I prayed “the prayer of salvation”, I was six. I was at a Christian Tent Revival, if you have ever been to one, then you may be familiar with my experience. The last night of the Revival they performed a skit set to a song from Carmen, du...  Read More