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Trusting God with our fears
A few weeks ago, while sitting at a nice dinner overlooking the gorgeous Rocky Mountains in Estes Park, Colorado, my husband asked the question: “What if we...
You’re called to serve
I remember going to my grandfather's tailor shop in San Antonio after school every day and sweeping up scraps of material. My grandfather made men's suits. By...
Finding strength in God’s presence
During life's challenges, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether it's personal struggles, uncertainties in the world around us or simply the weight of daily responsibilities, we can...
Walking alongside foster families
The fact that most foster parents quit within the first year due to a lack of support is a troubling idea to Chelsea Nemati. She and her...
When your strength falls short
Have you ever tried to complete a task all on your own, even when you know it’s a two-person job? Despite the hesitance, you start doing it...
Living a life bearing the fruits of the Spirit
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23...
The foster care journey
Foster care is a journey of the heart. It is one of great love, sacrifice and resilience, both for the children in need and the foster parents...
The gift of seasons
One morning, I was working from my home office. My wife Joanne was about to take our 5½-year-old son Danny to school. She was also getting our...
More than just love
Parenthood has its challenges – and it's not like there's a manual that can guide you through each and every turn you might take along the way...
The spirit of humility
In church on Sunday, the pastor’s message was about humility. I sat there in my chair overcome by gratefulness for the humility God has brought into my...