As a teenager, I often daydreamed about my future—the life I would build, the family I would have, and the person I would become. I knew I was not the only dreamer among my friends. Over time, however, I began to understand that life extended beyond the safety of my mother’s home. Challenges would come because we live in the real world, and I had to learn that my response to difficulty was often m...  Read More

The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the birth of American independence from the British Empire. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence. During our 250th birthday year, Americans continue to celebrate this milestone of freedom with festivities like ...  Read More

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17).  When I thought back on my childhood and my dad, I realized how hard it was for him to be his true self. His father was very abusive, so he developed his own mindset on chastisement and how we were supposed to act. He was extremely harsh and justified his actions as ke...  Read More

Father’s Day is here and I thank God for the blessing of a father figure in our home. His steady presence has strengthened our sons and shown them love, kindness, and faith. Whether in Minneapolis or Seattle, he faithfully carried the role of Dad. He never asked for the title, but our sons saw in him a gentle spirit, genuine love, and a life of excellence. At our church, his motto has always been,...  Read More

You are fully seen and fully loved. Youre not overlooked, youre not invisible, youre not forgotten. Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered (Luke 12:7). So lift your head today. The God who created the stars sees you. The One who formed the oceans hears you. The Father who sent His Son for your soul knows exactly where you are and what you need. You are seen. You are safe. And you are ne...  Read More

Not only does God see you, He cares. We are never invisible to God. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God” (Isaiah 41:10). God sees you in the silent seasons. In Genesis 16, a servant girl named Hagar ran into the wilderness, heartbroken and alone. But it was there, in the middle of nowhere, that God met her. He didn’t just hear her cries; He called her by name....  Read More