Starting another school year is a significant moment, that brings a mix of emotions. There are the joy and pride of seeing my daughters off to their incredible journeys at Howard and West Point, the excitement of my youngest starting fourth grade, and the bittersweet realization that these moments are fleeting. A poignant combination ofContinueContinue reading “Perspectives”
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Community Collaboration
This past July was a vibrant month of outreach and connection for Melanie and me, truly embodying the spirit of community engagement in Acres Homes and beyond. Our efforts focused on meeting both the tangible and spiritual needs of the residents, fostering relationships, and embracing unexpected opportunities to share hope. We began the month byContinueContinue reading “Community Collaboration”
Family Update: Celebrating Progress and Milestones
“So the last will be first, and the first will be last” – Matthew 20:16 Our family’s annual update! Melanie and I use these summer months to plan and connect with ministry partners. In this update, we share our children’s progress and highlight ways you can pray for them. We decided to share our youngestContinueContinue reading “Family Update: Celebrating Progress and Milestones”
Nonexistent
“He is like nonexistent!” I expressed this disheartening statement to my husband, Leon. He had just finished a long conversation with Dwan*, this twenty-something who’d wandered into our first family game night at the Garden City Apartments. He was visiting his brother, a resident, and the sounds of laughter and friendly competition drew him in.ContinueContinue reading “Nonexistent”
Engaged Sage
Tom Fritz and Lorna Johnson are sages. These two dedicated servants have each spent over 50 years ministering with Cru, shaping countless lives. It was an immense privilege to learn from them when I was a young staff member. Though both are grandparents, their passion for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ burns as brightlyContinueContinue reading “Engaged Sage”
Merry Christmas !
May this Christmas season be a time of reflection and the new year bless you with hope, expectation and compassion.
Fall Bash
Melanie and I traveled to Little Rock, AR to participate at the Fall Bash hosted by Canaan Missionary Baptist Church (MBC). In the parking lot, volunteers set up carnival games that allowed participants to gain tickets to redeem prizes. Warm, savory hot dogs along with icy, sweet snow cones satisfied children’s appetites. During the week,ContinueContinue reading “Fall Bash”
God Answered
One summer day I visited my Aunt Alexis’s house, and I went straight to the fridge, but before I opened its door my eyes glanced to see my senior year prayer magnet. God has answered many of the prayers, but I would like to share a story of God’s faithfulness this past year. On SpringContinueContinue reading “God Answered”
Expansion
Recently while volunteering at a high school that serves the Sunnyside community, a student named Jeremiah came up to me. The senior student asked, “What do you do?” I communicated I worked with a Christian nonprofit that teaches people how to share the gospel and helps them grow in their walk with God. Encouraged, heContinueContinue reading “Expansion”
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