Do you ever feel weak and overwhelmed? If we are honest, all of us feel that way from time to time, whether it is navigating the stresses in our home or job, dealing with the pain associated with loss or illness, or walking through the countless uncertainties associated with a pandemic. When Jesus was preparing to leave this earth after His resurrection, He wanted to prepare His followers for the challenges that life brings. To do that, He offered all who believe the gift o

I’m really glad golf courses are essential business! I was able to go play nine holes with my family a couple of evenings last week. I haven’t played a lot in the past several years and have really enjoyed hanging out with my sons, getting some much needed exercise and having some fun! We aren’t playing really well, so we have been generous with the mulligans… mulligans are those second chance shots! Golfers who aren’t really good definitely need a mulligan (or 2…) from

Last week was a wonderful week for me, and hopefully for you too! Even though we are shut in, pushed apart, kept at a distance from each other, we were, and are, totally and fully connected in Christ! The chance to spend an entire week focusing on the cross, on God’s perfect love for us revealed there, and the fact that Christ is risen, lifted my heart, my mind and my spirit! I can’t imagine the pain and despair that Jesus’ followers must have been experiencing in the hours

I love Holy Week. I love the beautiful spring flowers, the fresh, warm breezes, the bright sunshine, the refreshing rain showers, the new life sprouting all around us, and most importantly, the life-changing message of the cross. Even a pandemic can’t dampen the joy this wonderful week brings to my life, and the lives of all who believe. In a time when our nation is grappling for hope, we find the hope we long for in the enduring, unwavering message of God’s perfect love

It is interesting that this virus, and the slowdowns and shutdowns surrounding it, has caused all of us to pause, take a deep breath and consider what matters most in life. There is a lot of talk these days about what is essential business; but I think we are all discovering that, in trying times like these, faith and family are absolutely essential! I am hearing from person after person that they are embracing this season to enjoy time with the ones they love most - God a