Sacrifice and service are two things that every Christian should know. Travis not only knows these things well because of his walk with Christ, but he also serves our country and is being deployed soon. I thought it would be a great time for all of us to reflect on the service of the members of our military and the sacrifice their families make. I'm so thankful I got to hear his perspective on going and his wife Amy for sharing her thoughts as well. Let us all keep them in our prayers and proactively look for ways to help the Biggers family!

Jesse grew up with music being a big part of his life. God took Jesse's gifting in music and made it a calling. Now he feels like more than just a worship leader. Jesse feels like God is expanding that into pastoring through worship. One thing we should all search for in life is the thing that when we do it, we know we're right where God called us to be. Maybe that starts with worshiping him in everything we do! Even if it's shoveling snow in Alaska.

Angela has known my family since before I was even born! She is truly like family to us, and it was so cool to get to hear about her life. Sometimes in life we don't know why some doors are open and others are shut. One of the greatest tools we have is gratitude for what we have in that moment. Thankfulness for what God has done, and hope for the future!