One of the most difficult topics in our society today is identity. Who are we, really? What defines us?

In life, we may find ourselves relentlessly pursuing goals, relationships, or situations that we believe will fulfill us or bring us happiness.

In our dynamic and complex life, attaining balance across all areas is unrealistic.

We all share a commonality in life – a fixed amount of time: twenty-four hours in a day and 365 days in a year.

This year, I want to declare victory over battles faced in the past, today, and the future.

We understand that, in reflection of the way Jesus lived His life on earth, love is not easy.

As I became more fully who God designed me to be and lived in my true identity, that is where joy increased within me.

The candle we light for the Second Sunday of Advent symbolizes peace.

The candle that is lit on the First Sunday of Advent represents Hope. What does hope mean for us?

I vividly remember the first time I stepped foot into St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome; I was in awe of how everything was beautifully and intentionally designed. How does one even begin to plan and execute the building of such a grand masterpiece? Well, it took a succession of skilled master builders to shape this vision.

In a healthy sense, fear is a natural survival response to help protect us from potential danger; however, our nervous system automatically reacts to any kind of risk, even when it is a good risk that allows us to learn and grow.

Change can be challenging, as it requires us to face uncomfortable situations in life, whether they relate to our careers, work, or personal life.

Being in Southern California, it is not typical that we would experience a storm in the middle of summer.

A simple life sounds like it should be easy right? It is easy once you get there, but it is definitely not easy to get to. 

Meek & Humble is a way of living through the heart of Jesus. To know His way, we have to understand the meaning of each word.

Achieving mastery is not easy. It takes patience, persistent practice, risk taking, tons of failure, and loads of learning.

In Genesis, God formed man from the dust of the ground, breathed life, and man became a living being (Genesis 2:7).

A few years ago, I thought I was a master of productivity. I enjoyed organizing my planner, checking off the to-do list, and seeing how much I had accomplished each day.