I think we all have at least one friend that we can tell anything to. The one we pour our heart out too because we know that we can trust them. Friends like that are special gifts. I was able to spend some extended time this summer with my dearest friend, other than my husband of course, and the time was much needed and refreshing. I came home with new perspectives on some things. It was wonderful...  Read More

One of, if not the main, misconceptions that people believe about Christians is that life becomes easier once you have been saved. Let me say, I know from experience, there is not a shred of truth to that statement. The moment you are saved, you have entered the phase of sanctification…the process of becoming holy and becoming more like Jesus. The pruning process of sanctification is where the rub...  Read More

*Don’t try this at home, kids!*The first week of summer camp was quickly approaching, and the job of a lifeguard in the weeks leading up to camp, were just about anything and everything… except lifeguarding. The days were filled from start to finish with grounds and landscaping work. We did a little bit of everything from mowing and weed trimming, to clear-cutting and brush clean up, putting docks...  Read More

One of the worst experiences of my life turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life – I was fired from my first church. Now, before anyone freaks out, my dismissal had everything to do with philosophy and nothing to do with character or morality. To make a long story short, I started as a 22-year-old two weeks after my college graduation in the small town of Goodells, Michigan, as the ...  Read More

Main Point and Overview:    “Being in the building doesn’t make you a part of the team!” Remember, that was Judas. He professed Jesus, but his heart was far from Kingdom of God priorities. Jesus in some of his most impactful words, on the verge of sacrificing his life, gave a pointed challenge about authenticity. In fact, he used the imagery of Israel’s most prized symbol to make his point. The vi...  Read More

According to the “Dietary Guidelines for Americans”, women are supposed to have 1-2 cups of fruit per day and men should eat 2-2.5 cups per day (sorry guys!). Thankfully, fruit is pretty desirable. It's packed with natural sugars making it a no brainer to eat! Check out the produce aisle, the fruit seems endless! From blueberries and strawberries, to star fruit and dragon fruit (What even are thos...  Read More