First, I want to say, "Thank You, God!" for all those that have been participating during these 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Every time we do this, I'm always amazed at how much the Lord does in me. I hope that it is the same for you.In reading Max Lucado's Anxious for Nothing, I've tried to keep up with the coordinating chapters in the Young Reader's Edition. Yes! There is a version for your ki...  Read More

Roots and Fruit for a New YearAs we step into a brand-new year, I’ve been reflecting on Psalm 1 - the picture of a tree planted by streams of water, firmly rooted, nourished, and bearing fruit. It’s a timely reminder that real growth doesn’t come from trying harder, but from being rooted deeper.The start of a new year often brings resolutions, plans, and hopes for change. All of those can be good,...  Read More

Acts 1:1-2 NLT “In my first book, I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teach until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the Holy Spirit.I clearly recall the moment when I realized that the book of Acts is less about the “acts” of the apostles and more about the ongoing work of the ascended Jesus, moving through Hi...  Read More

HAPPY  NEW  YEAR,  ARBOR  FAMILY !As we step into this new year, we do so with faith, hope, and confidence, knowing that God has already gone before us. Every step we’ve taken, every challenge we’ve faced, and every victory we’ve celebrated has not been by accident. It has all been part of His divine purpose.The Bible reminds us that “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establis...  Read More

It’s the most wonderful time of year! But is it really?For so many, the holidays are the worst for many reasons. This will be the first Christmas without my mom. And as each day passes and Christmas gets closer, I feel the sadness heavier and heavier. It’s so easy to get lost in despair if we forget "the why."In Matthew 14, the disciples find themselves in the middle of the ocean, looking at a sha...  Read More

Do you know Him?I love that I live in a predominately Christian nation, a beautiful country whose foundations and laws are based on the Bible. Because we are culturally Christian, often people say they are Christian yet they have not made the decision to follow Christ. You are not a Christian because you were raised in America. You are not a Christian because your family and friends are Christians...  Read More