This past Thursday was Ascension Day—40 days after Easter Sunday when Jesus ascended before the disciples’ eyes into heaven. It was the last time they saw Him here on earth and yet it was just the beginning of their journeys with Him as they each went out into the world...
This past week, I’ve been reminded of how short life can be. Allison’s great-great aunt passed away on Wednesday and on Sunday morning my grandmother passed away. Both of these women were very influential in each of our lives and it’s hard to say goodbye. It’s amazing how long some...
I’d like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Upward Soccer Season so far. We are officially half way through the games for the season and thanks to all of your hard work and generous donations, things are going amazingly well! We’ve had great...
Welcome to the weather twilight zone! Snow a week ago, beach weather on Saturday, and monsoon season today. We’re experiencing a whole year of weather patterns in only a week! In the midst of constant change like this, it’s amazing to take a step back and reflect on the unchanging...
Last night, we had dinner out with my parents. During the course of our meal at a local Italian restaurant, my dad asked if we were planning on coming to Easter at their house. We have always had Easter at my parents’ house, except for the few years we lived...
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” – Romans 3:23-24 On Sunday morning, my son Allan and I were once again looking at his goldfish. He noticed that they were “eating” the...
For weeks, I’ve heard Eagles’ fans talking about the Super Bowl. They clearly believed that their underdog team could pull off a victory over the Patriots. It’s one thing to claim a belief. It’s another thing to actually go and act on that belief. Just in case you’re living in...
How is everyone feeling today? It seemed like everyone had at least one sick family member yesterday… apparently the winter plagues have found HBIC. I hope everyone is on the mend and starting to feel better today! A big thank you to everyone who was able to join us yesterday...
So did you climb out of your box a little yesterday? Did you open your ears to hear in a new way? I hope that you were challenged yesterday by the truth that we can hear God’s Spirit speaking to us. I know for many of us this is going...
“When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another…” – Opening statement from the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 When the Second Continental Congress penned these words and signed them into effect, their goal...