I remember in elementary school when we learned about the US Presidents, my dad told me exactly where he was the day JFK was shot. I recall being so blown away at the fact that something in a history book actually tied into not only the real world, but my own dad. From that point…

Keeping connected with friends and family has always been a passion of mine, especially in life’s difficult times. Fear, anxiety and worry are often our first responses. BUT words of encouragement and meaningful passages of Scripture can help lift spirits like nothing else. DO NOT FEAR is a commonly repeated command in Scripture. A scared…

Let’s not lose sight of the impact of good corporate citizenship in the midst of all that is happening . . . While cruise ships once seemed to be the epicenter of coronavirus in the US, we see now that Carnival Cruises is offering its ships to serve as temporary hospitals. “These temporary cruise ship…

On Thursday, March 12, one of my coworkers came into our classroom with a concerned look on her face. She explained that she had been to several different stores that morning looking for basic home goods but couldn’t find any. Then, she notified us that we would be having a staff meeting after work to…

As is the case with everyone, our “normal” has been totally rearranged this past week. On Sunday morning we woke up to cloudy skies and truthfully, unsettled hearts. My husband, ever the creature of habit, called the six of us to the living room, still in our pajamas, to gather and ready ourselves for Church….

I love to host meals in our home. But for some reason, lately I have resisted and been unwilling to open our home and have people in. Well, as you can imagine, God has been nudging and convicting me about this. So when Kelsey Crowe asked if we would host a dinner for people in…

I love a good church potluck! And I love Nights of Worship! On Sunday, February 23, our church family gathered together for a special night of food, fun and fellowship. I’ve had the privilege of attending many church functions down through the years, but this was truly special. First of all, the food was amazing….

My children come home from school on Valentine’s Day with bags full of loot. Sweet cards and SweetTarts, pencils, more candy – you name it. They feel the love if you know what I mean. But not everyone feels that kind of love on Valentine’s Day. A few creative women and children got together last…

We celebrated baptisms in services this Sunday. Watch the video recap here!

Philippians 1:6-11 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with…