The word pandemic’s origin is Greek — pandemos: meaning pan — all, demos — people. We know it today as a disease that affects all people, the global community. So here we are, mid-July of 2020 and the pandemic continues. Naturally, because we are a national that is completely polarized, there are so many people…

Can you believe 20 years has gone by since these fresh faced kids walked the aisle at the old Concord Cinema. I remember getting ready for the big day — the flurry of activity, planning, family, friends, rehearsal. We spent hours stringing white lights and creating an entry point at the top with white lights…

Social media can be both a blessing and a curse. I have always kept a pretty tight reign on my newsfeed — trying to maintain a positive flow. In general, I see amazing stories, beautiful photos, funny memes, hilarious videos, and so many encouraging words and scriptures. And as a general rule, I tend to…

Life is so different these days. I spend my days working at the ministry, which is, thankfully, next door to my home. I go on lots of bike rides on the many country roads surrounding where I live. My trips up north have been very few and far between and I am longing for hikes…