I’ve always loved the Acts of the Apostles; it’s the story of the first generation of the Church. Acts 2:42 lists four things the early church was known for; they’ve served as a guiding light for us at Hillspring…

My passion has always been rooted in exploring the “mysteries of God”. I have spent my life dedicated to being a student of the mysteries of God. I am a perpetual student who is blessed on occasions to be a teacher…

As Peter spoke, a crowd gathered. They were amazed and confused because each one heard …

It was a beautiful evening. We were all seated on a dimly lit patio surrounded by the sounds of…

Growing up in the '70s, a common phrase we used was Hang in There. The idiom was an informal and friendly expression that people used to encourage someone not to give up, to be …

I paused. I began to think about each trip I took around the sun. The places I’ve been. The experiences I’ve had. The opportunities I’ve taken and missed.

When Jesus ascended to heaven, he promised that even though he was leaving, he would send another—different but the same as him. That seems confusing. How can…

Jesus shared these powerful words of “being light” with His disciples during the…

The Holy Book. God’s Word. God’s love letter to us. Basic instructions before leaving Earth. These were some of the terms used to describe the Bible as I grew up. I was even taught…

Any song that sings about the goodness of God will be one of my favorites, so I knew right away this one was golden. Immediately, I…

The main factor behind this decision is far simpler: I am weary. The challenges and opportunities of the past four years have been numerous…

Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter Sunday is when we reflect on the important events and acts of Jesus leading up to His death, waiting, and resurrection. We often mention on Sundays that we cannot have a resurrection without a death.

Growing up, I often heard variations of the following idea: "The more you know, the more you realize you don't know." I have found this true in many areas, especially in relationships.

When I want to learn about something, I turn to books. I’ve read many parenting books throughout the past 18+ years. Some of them were helpful, and some were not. Currently, I am reading…

A few weeks ago, my friend, whom I have known since birth, died in a tragic accident. Our moms were best friends, so we shared everything in life. In fact, at six weeks old, I was…

At the beginning of this week, I became aware of the "revival" happening at Asbury College in Kentucky. About two weeks ago, 19 students stayed after a run-of-the-mill chapel service and kept worshipping and praying.

Scot McKnight once compared hummingbirds and lions. He said lions eat massive amounts of food all at once and then…

Happy Valentine’s Day! It's the special day we celebrate love and friendships!

Valentine's Day is special for me because that is the day Moses and I got engaged. I remember that special day clearly. I remember…

Each year, through prayer, discernment, and knowing God is ahead of us, we look for a theme or idea for our youth to focus on for the coming year. This year, with the formal adoption of …

Happy New Year! I know it's a little late in the month to say that, but as I'm writing this, the year still seems new.

I don't usually make new year's resolutions, but this year I made two…