Like many Americans, I celebrated the 4th of July today by watching my town’s parade. The streets were lined with people young and old, all gathered to participate in the yearly festivities. As the American flag led the parade procession, the crowd stood in honor of the great country in…
Graduation is often a time for bittersweet endings and exciting beginnings. Whether it’s high school, college, or something entirely different, graduation is meant to celebrate accomplishments and recognize individuals for what they have achieved. Regardless of their life journey, a graduation is landmark in a person’s life that they will…
A few weeks ago, my family and I hiked a common trail on the Kenai Peninsula, known for it’s spectacular views. Unlike myself, my family are not hiking fans. The prospect of walking through the woods for hours just to turn around and go back to the beginning doesn’t appeal…
The young boy screamed and writhed under the hold of his mom, trying to get away and begging her to stop. She simply tightened her hold on his arm and continued the process of cleaning his wound. Despite the pain she was causing, the mom knew that the process was…
In everyone’s life comes a time when they question their self worth. Do I really matter? Does anyone even notice me? Do I make a difference? Would anyone miss me if I weren’t here? One of the most powerful lies Satan would have us believe is that we are worthless.…
The Lord’s Prayer is arguably the most famous prayer Jesus prayed during His time here on earth. Christians all over the world recite the words of this prayer in unison, meditating on the model He provided us. However, if this is the only prayer of Jesus we focus on, we…
My church is currently going through a sermon series entitled, “The Church- Complete in Christ.” Every week we have been addressing what it means to be a part of God’s church, becoming complete in Christ and producing disciples that are complete in Him. Our most recent topic was, “Measures- Being…
As much as we might try and deny it, there is a novelty surrounding beginning a new year. The concept of a fresh year ahead of us with nothing bad and the potential of everything good is exhilarating and inspirational. Many of us start the year with resolutions of greatness…
The first known observation of Christmas occurred around 378 AD, approximately 400 years after the birth of Jesus. Due to the time of year it is observed, many seasonal customs overlapped the Christmas holiday and gradually became synonymous with it. These customs and traditions have changed over time, but the…
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. -Psalm 107:1 Many countries have a thanksgiving holiday, a day set aside in the fall to give thanks to God for the harvest crop and the blessings He has provided over the past year. Although we…