More often than not, we find ourselves starting off where we don’t necessarily want to be long term. You can look at that as a setback,...

“If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth.”: 1 John 1: 8 Bear with me for a second here. For...

THANKSGIVING Ella Wheeler Wilcox We walk on starry fields of white And do not see the daisies; For blessings common in our sight We...

Ever get in a weird funk? For me, this past week has just been funky. I can’t even put my finger on why or what. Ever walk up the stairs...

Ever watch an MMA match before? Honestly, I don’t often but I have seen my fair share on TV. It’s like a car wreck! I just can’t look...

This week, I had the opportunity to help host a leadership conference at our church. I was able to listen to some of the best pastors and...

We’re rarely ever bored. Recently I was in a doctors office filling out insurance paperwork. My favorite! Kidding. After I was done, I...

of·fense əˈfens/ Annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself or one’s standards or...

Leading and developing other people around you, I believe, is one of the highest mantles to take up. It doesn’t matter if you are leading...

How many of you listen to your voicemail and say, “dang, I sound good!?” I think most people who listen to themselves on a recording...

It was a stressful day. I got home, switched my gear, and went for a run. This doesn’t always happen. Sometimes I just like to eat. Who’s...

“Give it to God, girl.” It was one of those things I grew up hearing. Now, I was raised knowing about Jesus but needless to say, it took...

It took me a bit to write this post. Not because I faltered on where I stand but because I was so frustrated and angry about the...

This past week was Kids Week at our Commack Campus and it was seriously a blast. As staff members, it’s pretty much the one week out of...

Recently, I feel like I’m learning all over again how to dwell in God’s presence in the middle of busyness. As good as we can be at...

As time goes on, things usually take a beating. Ever buy a new item, that you wanted so badly, and then something happens to it? A...

Why not mix it up with a practical post? Remember when you were younger and you would fight to stay up late? It was so BORING to take a...

My sister has down syndrome and I wouldn’t trade her for the world. Laura may be younger than me but she has taught me numerous lessons....

“And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was a sound of a gentle whisper.”...

Climbing levels is fun when you are playing Donkey Kong, but not when you are analyzing your life next to someone else’s. Have you ever...