Joy in the Storm

The deeper the pain, the more powerful the choice to rise with joy.

— Unknown —

Reflection Two months ago, a local family lost a loved one to a senseless act of violence. The trial begins in two weeks. I’m close to the victim’s aunt and uncle and have been praying for their strength and peace. They are two of the nicest, God-fearing, fun-loving people you will ever meet. But unfortunately,…

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Dance With Yourself

Peace begins the moment you learn to be at home with yourself.

— JMeyer —

Peace begins the moment you learn to be at home with yourself…

Get Together and Laugh

We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.

— Unknown —

We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing…

God’s Quiet Gifts

God’s greatest gifts are often quiet; found in sunrises, laughter, and stillness.

— JMeyer —

God’s greatest gifts are often quiet; found in sunrises, laughter, and stillness…

Compete and Build Character

In the chaos of March Madness, you see a deeper truth—those who stay ready, stay grounded, and stay disciplined are the ones who rise.

— JMeyer —

In the chaos of March Madness, you see a deeper truth; those who stay ready, stay grounded, and stay disciplined are the ones who rise…

First Requirement = Action

The first requirement in taking a step in the right direction is to take a step in some direction.

— Robert Brault —

The first requirement in taking a step in the right direction is to take a step in some direction….

Faith Over Fear – Easter Sunday – He Is Risen and So Are We

Easter declares that death, fear, and darkness have been overcome.

— JMeyer —

Reflection For me, Easter is very personal. It’s not just about an empty tomb; it’s about emptied chains because of the empty tomb. There were seasons in my life when fear ruled everything: fear of being exposed, fear of failure, fear of never changing, fear of being alone, fear of the past defining the future….

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