I had been given a significant leadership role at a certain church I attended and over time, felt like God was asking me to move on from there. My role at this church was an administrative/ logistical position which involved overseeing setup and teardown for Sunday services and special events and making sure volunteers got [...]
I grew up with three brothers and eventually had two amazing sisters added to the mix in my late teen years. My twin brother and I happened to be the middle children, so we knew what it was like to have older siblings and a younger brother. In the hierarchy of siblings, it was my [...]
I love singing. I grew up singing in my bedroom, the shower and pretty much anywhere for that matter. I even thought that God was asking me to sing for Him and use this amazing gift for His glory! I could see it in my mind, touring the world for Jesus. However, there was one [...]
Do you find yourself frustrated with life, going through the motions, or just feeling like you are stuck in the mud? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Everyone has moments where life becomes routine. Instead of a sense of excitement, there is the dread of getting up in [...]
When I think of a pregnant woman who is carrying an unborn child, that child has all the instructions to become an adult man or woman one day. It will take many years for this to happen, but non-the-less, over time that baby will grow to full maturity - an adult human being that can [...]
In John 4 we find Jesus sitting at a well. The passage says that it was necessary for Jesus to go through the region called Samaria to meet a Samaritan woman. Jesus asked the woman for a drink of water because he had been on a journey and was passing through the town called Sychar. [...]
Have you ever wanted something so bad that it consumed your every thought? Sure, we all have. Sometimes it might be a really good thing and other times it can actually be something that can bring real harm into our lives. Let’s look at Abraham’s life as an example. Genesis 15:2-5 (Amplified Bible) And Abram [...]
I recently had the opportunity to go snowboarding with some friends a couple of weekends ago in Michigan. I had been several times before, but never quite grasped how to go down the hill fast. Every time I started to pick up speed, I would start to lean back on my back foot. This would [...]
I grew up in Church. I spent my entire life learning about God and what I thought He required of me as a follower. I became an expert at following rules and regulations and found myself comparing the way I conducted my life to that of others. As long as my morality exceeded the people [...]
About twelve years ago, I went through my first real faith test as a Christian. Sure, I had been through difficult times before, but this was one that shook the very foundation of my belief system. I grew up in a Christian home. I knew all the right bible verses and new all the stories [...]