I came across a great post on addressing the ROOT issues related to accumulating debt by Joseph Sangl.  You can check out the post on his site here and/or read below.  I am so proud of our people and how they are taking steps.  Keep it up Grovers! You Cannot Borrow Your Way Out of Debt! I have seen so many people attempt to borrow their way out of debt.  I have...

Big Idea: In spite of our sin and flaws, Jesus calls us to follow Him as an adopted child. Memory Verse: Romans 8:15 (NIV) 15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” Random Thoughts: Wow!  Another great day at the Grove!  I was expecting our crowd...

February is known to be the worst month for depression.  The unending cold, lack of extended sunlight and lonliness connected to “Valentine’s Day” are a few of the reasons people struggle with depression in the month of February.  Those involved in education often find February a tough month because the academic workload is heavy and the end of...

Yesterday February 12 was the 200th birthday of two famous men that each have made a significant mark in history.  Both Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were born on February 12, 1809.  Although both have left significant marks in history, their legacies regarding human life differ greatly.  Darwin is famous for his theory that all of human life emerged through...

I have given some thought to the idea of entering politics.  I have come to the conclusion that I am not qualified; I actually PAY MY TAXES! A friend sent this to me recently: “The real reason that we can’t have the Ten Commandments posted in a courthouse is this — you cannot post ‘Thou Shalt Not Steal’ ‘Thou Shalt Not Commit...