A few of my friends have asked what’s up with the recent invite to a Facebook Page for "Backyard Bluegrass & BBQ." I thought I’d share why I sent the invite. First, an apologetic disclaimer: No one has said anything negative, but I now realize it may seem...
Two weeks ago, I made a big announcement to the NewHeart family. You can click here and go to the October 26 message and listen as I shared my heart with the congregation. The letter I refer to is below. You can see a map of...
Last week and this one, I've made quick trips to San Francisco. It's a 6 hour drive north from home, so it's a good thing I like to drive, I guess! The trips have been for appointments with the California Pacific Medical Center to go through...
Right after our church gathering on Sunday, I left for our annual Foursquare Connection in Dallas, TX. The event happens Monday - Thursday, so as I'm writing this on Tuesday night, we're halfway through. Foursquare Connection is the annual gathering of our Foursquare pastors. It's kind...
Many of you reading this know my mom, Margot Kuzma. You can find her on Facebook here, and for those who know her, she'd love to accept your friend request! My mom is a true survivor! She was born in East Germany, where she was raised...
While a Sr. in High School (30+ yrs ago!!), I took the US military's ASVAB test, which lists your top career opportunities based on your aptitude. My #1? FUNERAL DIRECTOR!! I scoffed. I already knew I was headed for Bible College & would someday be a...
There's something about being in the right place at the right time, isn't there? Everything falls into place. It almost seems surreal. You wonder one minute if you're dreaming and the next minute it's completely clear that you're not. On Monday this week, I departed for...
I've been public about my struggle with depression over the last 12 years, as well as our journey with our son's diagnosis with bipolar disorder. We don't know that the diagnosis will stick long term, and as anyone would, we hope it won't. Nonetheless, I've...
Representing over 55,000,000 children today are the countless mothers & fathers who have walked through one of the most difficult decisions of their lives that resulted in an abortion. We pray that each of them would know beyond a shadow of a doubt God's love...
I hope your day was as amazing as mine! Started with finding out our annual "A Promise for {insert year}" Guest Speaker for the first Sunday in January the last several years didn't show up as planned. When I called him, he was four hours...