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Have you ever noticed how people only post the good parts of their lives on social media? They portray their best selves by broadcasting successes, adventures and good hair days, while hiding the bad and … Read More

What were some things you believed as a kid that you realized were total nonsense as an adult? As a child, I wasn’t crazy about Sunday School lessons. However, I loved goldfish crackers. Thus, I … Read More

Do you remember your first crush? I certainly cannot forget mine. The year was 2002 and I was in sixth grade. Brittany Spears was in her prime, everyone wore Abercrombie sweatshirts, and touch-screen phones didn’t … Read More

This is one of the harshest realities most people face as young adults: When people value you, they make time for you. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but it is true. If you know … Read More

I love New York City, but I hate crowds. Thus, I found myself extremely conflicted when I went to New York during the holiday season this year. I landed at Newark, met my wife and … Read More

Let’s talk about parables. No, we are not doing complex math. A parable is a teaching tool commonly used by Jesus throughout the Gospels. It’s basically an illustration that teaches an applicable life lesson. Jesus … Read More

Inviting new friends to church can be intimidating. I’ve had to give myself pep-talks and muster up major courage before inviting certain people to church. Some friends agree to come with me and others make … Read More

I am a twin. Not like the cool parent-trap identical twins that can switch places and trick people. We are absolutely nothing alike. He has black hair, mine is brown. He has brown eyes, mine … Read More

Let me tell you about the first time I ever preached. It was at a funeral — for a cat. One day my brother was leaving the house in a hurry. While backing up, he … Read More