“Creation release our Creator’s glory. In nature we learn that God is powerful, that he enjoys variety, loves beauty, is organized, and is wise and creative.” I love nature. I am in awe of large forests, mountains, rivers, oceans, deserts, large spaces, and weather of all kind. God’s glory is manifest in his creation. Everything …

“With all the fascination attractions, mesmerizing media, and enjoyable experiences available today, it’s easy to forget that the pursuit of happiness is not what life is about”. It’s incredible the amount of media I am able to consume. Thousands upon thousands of hours of video, video games, and books are at my fingertips. Growing up …

“Every day is an important day, and every second is a growth opportunity to deepen your character, to demonstrate love, or to depend on God.” I am a firm believer in the growth mindset, in values and its relationship to character, how values can help you make decisions when you’re not sure what to do, …

“You have an inborn instinct that longs for immortality. This is because God designed you, in his image, to life for eternity.” It seems like part of the human condition to pretend that death is not inevitable. We all assume we will live to be 100 years old, some even hold out hope for some …

“We are products of our past, but we don’t have to be prisoners of it.” I am always glad to see recovering addicts at Church, those coming to or coming back to Christ. To know they can make a clean break with their past, to choose another direction, one based on a relationship with God …

“Nothing in your life is arbitrary. It’s all for a purpose.” This day is about realizing that God made you, had planned you, had expected you from even before you were born. It takes into consideration and draws the line that although we didn’t choose our parents, and maybe they didn’t choose us, but God …