Mother Teresa once said, “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” Father’s Day is not a day to compare to Mother’s Day. It’s not a day, for judging or hatred, but this day is a time for empathy. Father’s sacrifice, love differently, and protect many. Fathers provide for others and often suffer in silence. Sunday is a time to empathize on the respective journeys of many fathers. This is a time to reflect and recognize that fatherhood shows up differently in variou

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In a sermon preached in 1866, Charles Spurgeon said, “Walking by sight is just this: “I believe in myself.” On the other hand, walking by...

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Discover the transformative power of patience. Learn how to cultivate forbearance in your daily life, improve relationships, and find inner

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This year was one that I will never forget. This year, we settled into a new home, traveled to Africa for the first time, grew in many...

Recently, I've learned that life can be overwhelming. Life can become more than busy. It can become downright unmanageable sometimes. We...

In 2005, Cindi McMenamin said, "You can be an instrument of God simply by speaking kind words that build people up." Kindness has been...

We pray for many different things. Some ask God for financial blessings, healing, significant others, friends, and more. Our faith is...

On Sunday, I preached a sermon titled Waiting with Anticipation, and it was a cathartic experience. I describe this experience as such...

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I was once told that, above everything else, our most important job is to remain encouraged. Sure, we can put on an artificial smile in...

Any change presents a challenge that we are often not prepared for. Change disrupts our normality, comfort, and the routine that we've...