Last month I talked about the “rule of three” in inter-generational ministry. It means that when we gather as a church—for worship, for an event, or to serve—we should strive to have at least [...]
It is April, and that means I am celebrating another year of serving in ministry. For the past NINE years I have been the children/youth/student director at Hope. My title has evolved over [...]
In last month’s blog I wrote about Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills football player and his miraculous healing, and the power of prayer. When faced with such a traumatic event, it seemed easier [...]
I didn’t expect to start the year by witnessing a miracle. But I did. In fact, I think millions of us did. Monday Night Football between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals was [...]
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, let us take time to pause from the busyness of the season and give thanks through prayer. Our prayers do not have to be long to be powerful—“short [...]
I’m writing this blog on the most beautiful autumn morning. There is a crispness in the air with bright sunshine streaming through the windows. Fall is simply the best season, in my opinion. [...]
There is a verse in Daniel 11:32 that says, “…the people who know their God will be strong and take action.” Though not lengthy in words, this verse is mighty in meaning. If we know God, we [...]
Another school year is upon us, and as our students head back to the classroom, let us offer up prayers for them as they tackle another year. Pray that our students would be surrounded by wise [...]
Hopefully, as last month’s blog discussed, we are finding ways to rest and relax this summer. And although we don’t want to start thinking about the return of school just yet, here is a quick [...]
Yay for summer! Our students have made it through another school year filled with activities and work, and now it is time to rest and enjoy a few months off. Parents have survived another year [...]