It never ceases to amazing me what God does with a little bit of faith. Last month, Rachel and I decided to stretch ourselves and create a message to give in 20 days to whomever God brought to the space to hear. 20 days isn't a long time, especially when you want to allow God the ability to share His desired message to be shared! Usually it takes me at least 90 days! Often times in preparing a message, oppression can come in a variety of ways and this event was no different.

In the midst of life's challenges, finding peace can feel impossible. Yet, the message in Philippians 4:6 offers a powerful reminder: even in hard times, we can pause, pray, and give thanks for what God has done in our lives. This month of Thanksgiving invites us to reflect on gratitude, not just for the good moments but also through the trials. Let's talk about how trusting God during difficult seasons can bring peace and encouragement. Peaceful sunrise over calm lake with a

There are many references of the mustard seed in the Bible. It's significance is so mighty in many different ways. You see, one itty bitty, teeny tiny mustard seed is smaller than one single grain of rice, but when it's planted, the mustard plant overtakes everything around it. Let that sink in a little bit. It can actually grow up to 12 feet tall, creating shade like a tree. It's also rich in minerals like calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and selenium, which are important fo

Something that has been on my heart a lot this year has been being light in the darkness. Jesus spoke about this with His disciples in Matthew 5:13-16, calling them to be salt and light. What does that look like in our world today? How can we do this in the place that we are in? It takes leaning into God, His Word, in relationship with Him and allowing Him to press on our hearts how we can take action. This past weekend I was able to see this in action through a friend of min