God Is Forever Molding Me

"And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39 NLT Our hearts are overflowing! On June 10, 2025, we welcomed our beautiful first granddaughter, Ripley, into the world. We love our three grandsons dearly, and now we're so incredibly blessed to have a granddaughter too. Ripley is already a little charmer, with her mother's nose and her father's hair, and those sweet smiles are just melting us. I can't wait for all the firsts – holding her, watching her grow, and being there for her every step of the way. She is such a beautiful and precious gift. Holding my daughter, Porsche, for t...

  The Joy of Praise: Connecting Through Music Psalm 150:4 "Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes!" Philippians 4:4 reminds us, "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!" For me, praising God through music isn't just a calling; it's a profound and beautiful way to connect with the One who saved me. I feel incredibly fortunate to use the musical gifts He's given me to worship Him. Playing my bass guitar and raising my voice in song brings me immense joy, especially when I can help others enter God's presence through praise and worship. There's a unique connection I feel with Him when I'm playing—a tangible sense of His presence. Witnessing Pure Devotion It's equally moving to witness others praising God. From the stage, seeing the congregation connect deeply with Him fills my heart with joy and an indescribable peace. This past Sunday, I experienced a truly beautiful expression ...