Have you ever had an experience that you knew immediately would change you forever? When I was twelve I was playing baseball with a friend when I saw a little girl choking across the street. She was about two years old and she had decided to try eating a piece of sidewalk chalk. In that moment I...
Christmas is just around the corner. I bet you already have your decorations in place, gifts under the tree, and a schedule jam-packed with all the things you will do to celebrate. I’m the youngest of four in my family and presents were a BIG deal growing up. We were always thankful for...
Over the last week I have watched my social media feed become more divided and filled with toxicity than I ever wanted to see. Our nation is trying to move forward with a contentious election while certain people are using it to embolden their own evil hatred of others who are...
Have you been following this election? Or the national anthem controversy? Or foreign hacking stuff? Or Ryan Lochte? We’re not even through 2016 and we’ve had a mountain of drama. And that’s not even including the stuff in our own families, neighborhoods and workplaces...
Can I make a confession? We lived in our house for months before I met a neighbor of ours just a couple doors down. We both pull into our driveways and go about our business. It’s not that I don’t care, the opportunity just didn’t present itself and I didn’t force it. The...
The Olympics are upon us and they are incredible to watch. One of the most staggering things about the Olympics is how many people watch them. Four billion (with a b!) watched the London games four years ago; that number is staggering when you consider there are seven billion people on the earth...
The budget for the 2016-2017 ministry year has been approved by the elders. Together, the elders and staff leadership have identified a significant focus on reaching out during this next year. We want to serve our community and create lots of opportunities for people who don’t...
Dear Eastern Hills Family, It has been an incredible joy to get started in this journey together over the last few months. I’ve savored so many incredible experiences and watched God transform homes, marriages, and lives with the power of Jesus’ message for life change. I know...
I don't know about you but sometimes when I'm in a crowd I like to blend in. I know there are people around me that I could be talking to and getting to know but sometimes I just don't want to. If someone needs help or looks like they want to talk then I'll speak up but I often don't...
