Friends, it’s the first day of a new year, and I am (cue, Sue from SNL’s “Surprise Party sketch)¹ “so freaking excited” for 2023 that I could almost bust through the walls and windows and declare I made it. You made it. We made it. We are alive, and today…

Today, I write to you with abundant gratitude, it’s my Birthday, and I am forty-five and alive! Reflecting on my life, I feel so lucky to have experienced the love of my wife, Amy, my three daughters, and my family and friends. I am deeply humbled by the countless places…

“In that world where jingles replace doxology, God is not free, and the people know no justice or compassion.” ― Walter Brueggemann, Prophetic Imagination. During the summer, many of my friends participated in two pentecostal denominations’ bi-annual international conferences. …

“Christ is my firm foundation. The rock on which I stand. When everything around me is shaken, I’ve never been more glad; that I put my faith in Jesus ’cause He’s never let me down. He’s faithful through generations. So why would He fail now?” …

“Hope is the ember glowing in the fireplace of our souls, warming us in the chilly stillness of Advent, promising that, soon, the flames of fulfillment will dance in our hearts.” — Jeremi Richardson. As we continue navigating the sacred terrain of waiting — today, we gaze on the twinkling lights of hope illuminating our path. Advent is not merely a tradition; it is a profound invitation to embrace the luminosity of hope amid our waiting. …

“Hope is the silent melody that plays in the heart, reminding us that, even in the silent pauses of Advent, a symphony of possibilities is about to unfold.” — Jeremi Richardson. On this Monday, as we stand on the brink of the sacred journey that is Advent, let us explore the beautiful symphony of waiting that orchestrates the moments of our lives. Much like a symphony, life is composed of various notes, each representing a unique instance of anticipation and patience…

I’m thrilled to share a piece of my heart with you. Over Thanksgiving break, I completed something truly special to me. I’ve completed and released my first-ever published Advent devotional, a labor of love titled “Embracing the Sacred Art of Waiting: An Advent Devotional,” now available on Amazon. This work…

“A Symphony of Thanks” by: Jeremi Richardson In the orchestra of life, a melody so sweet, A tune of gratitude, our hearts repeat. Not just in the sunshine but in the rain, A symphony of thanks, an eternal refrain. In the morning light and the evening’s hush, Gratitude whispers, a gentle…

In a world often marked by hustle, bustle, and the relentless pursuit of success, it is easy to overlook the simple yet profound act of being thankful. I am generally a half-glass-full guy, but even the most positive people sometimes need to be reminded to be grateful. So today, I…