The new year brings a mix of hopes and dreams. Some people are starting excited about new jobs, relationships, and opportunities. If you are celebrating, congratulations! It feels great when positive change comes your way.
Merry Christmas The holiday season is among us and there is much to reflect on with gratitude. Our major fundraiser – a golf and silent auction event - occurred in mid-September and we had a rich time interacting with players, volunteers, and sponsors....
We don't get to Sunday without Friday I've spent a lot of time this week reflecting and lingering on what is to come. A friend said to me this week, "We don't get to Sunday without Friday". Today may feel heavy and hard because of the sacrifice Christ made for you and...
Dear friends, New beginnings…it’s what most of us think of when we flip our calendars from one year to the next. It definitely comes to mind for me and each January, I breathe a sigh of relief when I’m able to wrap up the busyness of the holiday season and turn my...
Joy to the World the Lord has come. Hi friend! This Christmas season is feeling very special. On the ministry side of things, I was meeting with a staff member at Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility and a youth walked by, stopped, and with a big smile said, "Jen!"....
3 Story. I give thanks to the Lord every time I have an opportunity to visit with a youth. After group last week at Linn County Juvenile Detention, a 17 yr old young man asked if I would talk with him. I'll call him G. We talk a lot about stories when I'm at...