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Love is Attractive.

We live in a world bombarded by hate, hopelessness, negativity, and challenges. All you have to do is turn on the news or listen to the conversations of those people around you. It is all about one self and how we can one up somebody else at work, or do better than the next person…

You are not alone!

I use to have many secrets that I was so ashamed of, that I felt like I was the only person in the world that struggled with those things. How could I claim to be a believer in Jesus Christ and still allow these dirty little secrets be in my life. I just didn’t understand…

Is Marriage a means to an end?

Marriage is not a means to an end. I have had the privilege to live enough life to see many different marriages. Some that have lasted and some that weren’t so fortunate. But the ones that I am really impressed with are the people who understand that marriage isn’t the start of a happily ever…

An unexpected detour.

The night started off great! We had just finished going through a bible study with the young adults group and right after I had to run and meet up with a buddy. So jumped in the car and headed over to his place and although I am still getting to know Auckland, I thought I…

I can’t let go

It is crazy how our thoughts can really effect how we feel about somebody. It doesn’t matter how awesome that person is, or how much they have done for us, when they do something that really makes us made because it goes against what we want, it is really easy to forget the past and…

A Complicated Simplicity

The older I get, the more I get to walk with people in life and carry the burdens of others. Over the years I have been a sound board for many people just to vent and get things off their chest. I quietly listen and allow them to get it all out, as I try…

Obstacles

Obstacles, we all have them… Some are so small that we don’t even notice them throughout the day. But then there are the ones that are big and we just feel like there is no way we will ever be able to get through them. Some of us experience so many constant obstacles that start…

People are more willing than you think…

As I was having my quiet time this morning God put something on my heart that started to make sense. “People are willing to help. Sometimes they are just waiting to be asked.” When I think back at my life and look at how many times I wanted somebody to ask me to help or…