A few weeks ago my family and I traveled to California for a friend’s wedding and some family time with my aunts and cousins.  Shortly after arriving at the Sacramento airport and as we made our way to the elevator, my youngest daughter all of a sudden was nervous about getting onto the elevator.  At first, I could not figure out why because using the elevator has never been a problem for her in the past.  Once I calmed her down and we got on the elevator, I was able to identify the issue.  See, the elevator was not atypical,…

Being loved for who we are is an overwhelming feeling.  Love designed and poured out uniquely for us, tailored exactly for you and me despite our past and where we came from.  A love that is never changing!  The Gospel of Matthew 18:12-13 says “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered?  And if he should find it, truly, I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than the ninety-nine that…

The past week has been extremely emotional for my family and me, tears streaming on and off as we watched various tributes, videos, and images of Kobe Bryant and the rest of the individuals that perished over a week ago.  During the Lost Angeles Laker’s first game since the passing of their greatest athlete and legend, one of the game commentators remarked a statement that has stuck with me.  He said, “everyone will bring flowers to your funeral, but who is going to bring you soup when you’re sick?” His words have been on replay in my head since.  How…