As someone who has experienced clinical depression for most of my adult life, I’m well aware of the reality that Christmas isn’t always merry. So how do we handle the struggles that come along...
Fleeting happiness is rooted in experiences and favorable circumstances—a mood based on external factors. But lasting, sustainable happiness—what the Bible calls "joy" is an internal state of...
Everything about that first year after we lost our youngest son, Phil, to cancer was laden with effort; our first birthdays without him, his first birthday, and the first Thanksgiving. I could hardly...
Presence is the Best Present As a mom during the holidays, I have certainly felt the pressure to do it all and make sure the experiences are Instagram-picture-worthy, posting the proof on social media...
I love this time of year. The leaves have turned beautiful shades of reds, yellows, oranges, and purples. Smells of cinnamon and cloves fill the air. In a few weeks, many of us will take a step back...
This past weekend, Pastor Shawn continued The Monsters Within with a message called “Wrath & Reconciliation.” Shawn explained how wrath is a bitter root that tries to plant itself in our...
Emma grew up going to church and became a Christian in middle school. Being a little timid, though, she wasn’t ready to get baptized in front of people. And then 2020 happened. Church...
This past weekend, Pastor Miguel continued The Monsters Within with a message called “Gluttony & Self-Control.” Throughout his message, Miguel explained although gluttony appears to be a...
Thursday, October 28, is National First Responders Day. We’re excited to spend the week celebrating and honoring our first responders, hearing their heart behind what they do, and how being a...
