Tomorrow we say goodbye to our Pastor and His wife, Karmen. As a congregation, this will be a hard day. They are beloved, have been a great blessing, and are a tremendous source of godly example for us. I have talked to people who have stamped this pastor and his wife in their hearts as…

Hebrews 11:6  6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Faith is a thing that we cant hold. But when we move in action toward what we are called to do or are given to do,…

How do you encourage people? Not just tell them what you like about them but how do you encourage them to keep up their faith in God? I’ve had people compliment me. I’ve had people tell me I am doing a good job. But it was the people who stepped past the superficial pat to…

I am going through the book of Hebrews for the next 15 days. I have felt a little all over the place with the world being so crazy, so I wanted to anchor my heart to truth and for me that is scripture! The world is still trying to Flatten the Curve. Well, I want…

We are all susceptible to temptation. Jesus wants us to be prepared! He wants us to know it will come and not to caught unaware that it will happen. He says, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation!” If we pay attention to what is happening to the inside of us as we go…

Did you know that hugging releases oxytocin, the feel-good hormone that makes you feel like nothing can hurt you? Did you know that hugs are vital for not only mental and emotional health, but physical health too? Did you know that hugs are truly fundamental to human communication and bonding? Did you know family therapist say we need four hugs a…