Decisions

Life is full of decisions.  From a young age to our dying days, we make thousands of decisions. Many of them — what to wear today, what to have for breakfast — are inconsequential.  Other decisions — who to marry, who to vote for — are weightier and can set the trajectory of your life.

In the end, only one decision really matters: Will you make Jesus the lord of your life?  I'm convinced that we're put on this planet for one reason — to discover who Jesus is and to make Him our lord and savior.

When God created Adam and Eve, He intended to be in close relationships with them forever.  Sin separated them from God because God cannot be anywhere near sin. But God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to make a way for man to come close to Him again.  

John 14:6 says, "I am the way, the truth and the way. No one comes to the Father except through Me."

Jesus is the path that connects man to God the Father.  God gives us chance after chance to make the decision to choose Jesus as our lord.  If we make that decision early in life, things will go better for us in life.  There will still be trials and troubles, but God promises to be with us through them all.

God, in his forbearance, is patient in giving us time to make that decision, but tomorrow isn't guaranteed for any of us.  Don't wait until it's too late. 

If you haven't made Jesus your lord, do it today.  It will be the best decision you've ever made!

2026

 As the calendar turns to 2026, we are given a fresh beginning. No matter what the past year held — joy or disappointment, growth or struggle — the arrival of a new year invites us to pause, breathe and begin again.

It’s a reminder that change is possible and that every day offers a chance to start again.

For many, the new year is marked by familiar traditions: setting resolutions, writing goals or simply striving to do a little better than before.

Even small steps — taken consistently — can lead to meaningful growth over time.

The new year also brings new opportunities, some expected and others yet to be discovered.

Challenges may arise, but they often carry lessons that shape us and open doors we didn’t know existed. Carry what you’ve learned from the past but leave behind what no longer serves you.

As this new year begins, give yourself grace. What matters is continuing forward with purpose, courage and hope.

Let 2026 be a year of fresh starts, open doors and the confidence to begin again!