If you're trudging through the wilderness of some pressing choice… run to God the Father! God wants an intimate relationship with you so His wisdom can influence your thoughts… so His holiness can influence your behavior… so His heart can influence your choices!

Whatever goals I set, whether for me or for our church family, my desire and commitment is that they are those that create consistency and sustainability, actions and behaviors that can be performed regularly and don’t fade away with the passing of time.

Have you ever met someone that just had something different about them? It’s a kind of glow! What you see, you may not even be able to express in words. I can guarantee it is the light of Christ radiating throughout every inch of their being! That is the kind of light I want to exude!

Friends, we have much to look forward to as followers of Christ in 2022. We can look forward to the future salvation of many in San Diego. We can look forward to the future sanctification of his people. We can look forward to the future glory of Christ.

In a world that feels endlessly divided, constantly terrorized by disagreements over masks, opinions, and Facebook fights - we see Ephiphany, the manifestation of Christ. The King of kings. The One to whom all must submit, the One who brings us all together.

Seemingly impossible tasks tend to create frustration, anxiety and hopelessness. Sounds a lot like the world we live in today. So, what does Peter tell us to do? “Give all our cares to Jesus.” Let’s claim that promise together in 2022. Cast your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

Today, at the start of a brand new 2022, I have some good old-fashioned Chicken Soup for the Soul from the hearts of two moms. Do what Jesus tells you to do, and It's what inside… not outside… It's what's inside that counts! Especially when the “what” inside is a Who named "Jesus!"

Website Excerpt: As we move into 2022, may each of us recognize how important we are to God’s church, and to each other, and may we use the gift(s) He has given us to benefit one another. We need each other!

I’ve seen first hand transformation in lives occur as God does that new thing! Do you desire something new? Are you tired of making resolutions each year only to fail once more? Let’s begin 2022 with the past in the rearview mirror. God has greater things in store for you!

The point isn’t how many days you can fast or how long you can pray, but are you relying and depending on God and His strength to wait. As we go into the New Year and wait with God’s grace of His Word, prayer, and fasting, we can give thanks to God and speak of Him to all who are waiting!