Many of my posts are about building and cultivating a personal relationship with Jesus. If you haven't figured it out yet, it is because I really want all of us to have a deep, personal and meaningful relationship with God.

Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? This question seems easy, right? It's a basic question that can be answered by simply saying yes or no; however, I want to take it further because I believe some of you are having more trouble answering it than you think.

A few weeks ago, I was not a happy camper, which made me a very unfriendly person to be around. My spiritual cup was going empty, and I was feeling burnt out.

Following Christ is not easy. He requires us to love our enemies (Matthew 5:44); bless those who curse us, pray for those who abuse us (Luke 6:28);  forgive (Luke 17:3-4), and to deny ourselves and take up the cross (Matthew 16:24-26)…

I have been grappling with this topic for some time (ever since the Lord laid it on my heart), because I didn't know how I would relay it in a message. I wanted to do it in a way that would effectively get the point across…

The Salt and Light passage is one of Jesus' most popular messages. In my lifetime, I've heard many messages about how we are to be the salt and light on the earth.

When I gave my life to God in 2010, I was immersed in God's Word; I was eating, breathing, sleeping, and living in the Bible! I'd read the Bible when I woke up, during meals, as soon as I got home, and right up until bedtime.

At this time, there is much uncertainty in the world, no matter where you live. There is chaos, unjustice, violence, and devastation happening all over; many things we've recently heard and seen are troubling.

In the Bible, there are many verses about seeking God. Seek is an action word which means: to search, go after, discover, ask for, obtain, or go to. Keep that in mind as I share some verses.

When God first put it on my heart to share my life stories on the worldwide web, I was nervous and fearful because it meant that I'd have to share my struggles, weaknesses, sins, insecurities and more.

Many Christian authors have written about a God-shape space, hole or void, that only God can fill. Many of us (not knowing that it can only be filled by God) try to fill it with other things.

The girls and I were watching Home Alone the other day. It’s a little early (I know), but we just love that movie! I can always count on getting those belly laughs out of our girls; it’s the best!

In the last post (Starting a relationship with God (Part 2 of 2)), I shared with you how God wanted to be with me regardless of how unholy I felt, how bad I thought I was, or how angry I was.

As I said in part one of this series, a relationship with God is going to take time, trust, and communication; it'll also take commitment. As in other relationships, there must be effort put forth, along with the time and trust.

Starting a relationship with God is similar to starting any human relationship. You need to get to know one another, build trust, and it requires time. I mentioned trust, but I also think there are other vital components in a relationship…

Our family went to an amusement water park today. I've always heard about the Tidal Wave Pool, but I've never experienced it for myself until today. Before we got into the pool, we stood by and observed to see what all the excitement…

My girls and I were doing Bible Study a few weeks back, and we read The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25). It's a short story, yet very important. Let's read it together.

God answers prayers, but not always in the way that we would like or expect. We may not even recognize Him working, but I can assure you that He is. We may think our prayers have gone unanswered…

I get frustrated when I'm constantly being taken advantage of, talked bad about, disrespected, or lied to. I am usually good at ignoring a few offenses, but when it happens over and over, I just get tired and even cynical.

Yesterday, my girls and I read John 15. Verse 1-8 reads, ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more…