“Joy comes in the morning” (Psalms 30:5). I know everyone applies scripture differently to their lives, and I believe God has designed the Bible to speak to each of us where we are. This is a simple verse that can definitely be one of my current life quotes. My favorite time of day is early morning. The sun is rising, the birds are singing, the house is quiet, I’ve had some sleep (hopefully…not al...  Read More

Who Are You Encouraged By?Many years ago, I heard a Pastor say, “Everyone needs a Barnabas in their life.” WhyBarnabas? Because he was a generous giver(Acts 4:36-27), a faithful friend (Acts 9:26-27), a committed encourager (Acts 11:22-26), and a forgiving brother (Acts 15:36-41).These are essential qualities every believer needs in someone walking alongside them.Encouragement plays a vital role i...  Read More

It was around 6 p.m. when I arrived. Men's Night was the event I had been looking forward to! I got out of the car, walked up to the church, and saw a couple of guys hanging out. There was a pull-up bar, and some of the guys were gathered around it. Everyone was happy and excited about the event, cheering on the guy doing pull-ups. I said hi to everyone, walked inside, and took a seat.  Read More

I have a sentence that I repeat a LOT.  In fact, I say it so often that my family teases me that it is going to go on my gravestone.  It’s “Do all the things.”  This phrase is fairly new for me - only about 2 years old.  I started saying it as we were preparing to send our oldest to college.  It really increased when my son came down with the ick while at school.  (Did you know 17 year olds can’t ...  Read More