The first case of COVID-19 hit our state just a few weeks ago - but what a different world we live in now. Many are working at home, many have lost jobs, and many are going to work every day to help keep us safe...
At a time when things seem out of hand, we are inundated with information, overwhelmed by fear, confused about what to do - we tend to seek control. The reality is, most circumstances are entirely out of our control. These tough times, however, are a reminder...
Fear is the emotion I hate the most. In my experience, it is the most debilitating. My other emotions come and go, but fear hangs around like a bad smell. No amount of opening windows, burning my scented candles, or plugging in my air freshener...
Wildfires in Australia, tension with Iran, worries over climate change and the upcoming Presidential election. As I write this blog these are all big new items. They all point to uncertainty – what will happen? When you read this blog, some of these stories may...
I like the risk in theory. I like the idea of stepping out into what is unknown and weird and scary. The first time I ever went to a water park, my mom talked us into doing the second-scariest slide in the park, and we waited in line...
There is a new song out that has really caught my attention. It is called Fear Is A Liar by Zach Williams. Here is the chorus: Fear he is a liar He will take your breath Stop you in your steps Fear he is a liar He will rob your...
Luke 4:18-19 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed,...
Most people want to be seen, to be known. I don’t mean in a famous or public way. They want to be known as an individual. They want to be heard, to be seen, to be understood. I think Jesus was fantastic at this. (Of...