More often than not, I would rather sit and listen to my dad talk—about his time as a missionary, his childhood, or the many people he’s met. He is a man full of wisdom, and God has used him in so many amazing ways. I’m always wanting to see him and hear from him. But just like in the story of Mary and Martha, life still has to be lived. I have responsibilities. I have a job. I don’t get to spend ...  Read More

Depending on when and where you have attended a church service, you will see many different people in many different outfits, representing many different cultures.  We know that the house of the Lord is for all and all are welcome, but we have some thoughts and traditions that we love. I know when I see those beautiful, ornate hats on an Easter morning, it tells me that someone has come dressed to...  Read More

Hello everyone,     This is a man out of his mind. As I say in my digital discipleship videos, which are called “A Man Out of his mind”. The whole point of this comes from 2 Corinthians 5:13, If we are 'out of our mind,' as some say, it is for God. Many have had many questions about why John does what he does in ministry, and I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to share the reason behind...  Read More

Can you even imagine? I can't. I think I would be speechless just like Mary was at first, but then when she hears what the angel says she doesn't doubt, not for one second. “For the word of God will never fail.”  Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. Luke 1:37-38 NLTBut don't miss the words of Gabriel " the word of ...  Read More

In just three short verses, we see through the prophetess Anna, a model of perseverance, devotion in prayer, thankfulness and joyful boldness.  Widowed after only seven years of marriage, Anna spent the rest of her life dedicated entirely to God, in the temple day and night, worshipping, fasting & praying.The world might have seen Anna as an insignificant elderly widow, but God saw a woman whose f...  Read More

We all have gifts. I believe my gift has always been serving. I’ve always had a passion for caring for other people—whether it is serving for the 614 service, watching kids, setting up chairs, or just bringing someone a coffee when they are having a bad day. This verse tells us exactly how we should be using our gifts. I'm sure many people have heard of the importance of having a “village.” But to...  Read More

In my Christian life, I’ve always strived to do what I felt God was calling me to do. But if I’m honest, my humanness has often been my biggest hindrance. I am more of an introvert who longs to be an extrovert! I find myself second-guessing my actions most of the time, and I often hesitate to speak boldly for fear of rejection.Even after thirty years in Christ, I sometimes feel no more zealous tha...  Read More

Serving is such a beautiful thing, but if we’re honest, it can also be hard.I have worked with youth in some capacity since my early 20s—so, for many years now! I am so blessed that I get to serve these young people. I truly love them. There have been nights when showing up felt easy: the room was full, the energy was high, and it felt like God was moving in powerful ways. But there are also times...  Read More

Serving in the church has always been a bit of a mystery to me. I didn't grow up in the church, and when I became a Christian as a teen, I didn’t really understand what "serving" meant. It was always discussed in terms of being in front of people—singing in the choir, joining the worship team, teaching, or preaching.As a teen, I didn't mind the choir, but as I grew older, I became more introverted...  Read More

Encouraging one another—did you know that this is a spiritual gift? I do, because it is a gift I have been given. I love to encourage others, especially the women in our church and those I come in contact with. I love to let people know that they are important and that they matter. It is something that comes easily to me. Even if encouragement is not your specific spiritual gift, that doesn’t mean...  Read More

I had barely touched a Bible in my whole life until early 2024. As you can imagine, I had a lot of trouble getting started. I had heard the story of creation, Adam and Eve, and Noah and the ark. I knew the Christmas story, but that was the extent of my Bible knowledge.That started changing for me almost two years ago. I pulled out a Bible that had been given to me as a gift and started reading, on...  Read More

For so many years, I didn’t really read the Bible for myself. I went to church every week and listened to the sermons, but when I was with other women who could quote Scripture, I would wonder why it was so easy for them and not for me. How were they able to remember what they read? How did they even remember where it was in the Bible? When I did read my Bible, I certainly didn’t remember it well ...  Read More