Doing Good with the Light We Have
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Doing Good with the Light We Have

“The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.” – John 1:9 Jesus says, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” – John 8:12 As most know by now, Fall is my favorite season as...

Gratitude is a Choice
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Gratitude is a Choice

As we move into November and towards the Thanksgiving season, it is a wonderful time to reflect on the biblical aspects of both thankfulness and gratitude. Scripture offers that gratitude is not just a seasonal activity but a way of life that honors God and enriches our own faith journeys. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give...

Change, the only constant
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Change, the only constant

The -ber months are upon us – September, October, November, and December with September already in the rearview mirror. Fall is my absolute favorite season of all! I realize that I probably live in the wrong area of the country to truly experience Fall given that this part of Texas has approximately 8 days of...

Virtual Adult VBS; Who Knew?
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Virtual Adult VBS; Who Knew?

Virtual Adult Vacation Bible School? Who even knew this was a thing? I was so thrilled when Reverend Alexis Engelbrecht, a dear friend from my time at Phillips Theological Seminary invited me to participate in an adult virtual VBS. Not only was I thrilled to be in her midst, if only virtually, but also to...

Traveling Can Inspire
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Traveling Can Inspire

“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou Ahoy! As you read this, Brad and I are somewhere on a boat. We sailed out last...

Amazing Women, Amazing Worship
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Amazing Women, Amazing Worship

“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,to him be the glory now and forever.” – 2 Peter 3:18 This past weekend, I had the opportunity to travel up to McKinney, Texas to gather with 130+women from across Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana for the R.O.S.E.S. event.R.O.S.E.S....