As I entered this Christmas season, the song that’s been in my head, oddly enough, is a song from one of my favorite Christmas movies—the one I love to start...

We have a bird feeder hanging from the soffit just above a window on the front of our house. It’s a simple, two-sided wooden feeder that I bought online when...

Research shows that children thrive on structure and consistency, both of which help build trust between a child and their caregiver(s). Little ones like to know that they’re going to...

John Kimball, Lead Pastor of Palmwood Church and a Guest Contributor for the YMCA of Central Florida Shalom. It’s a beautiful word. Most people know it means “peace.” But this wonderful...

On Thursday, April 18, the YMCA of Central Florida will host its Celebration of Prayer Breakfast from 7:15-8:30 AM at the First Baptist Church of Orlando. For 25 years, this...

Chad Garmon, Executive Director of Christian Initiatives & Community Partnerships What do you think when you hear the word, “stewardship?” Many times, this word is associated with donation requests, but...

What happens when you take 400 teens and adults from all over the US and put them together for a week in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains? The answer is as...

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” –Jeremiah...

The earth is the Lord’s and everything in the world, and all who live in it;  – Psalm 24:1 Do we truly believe these words? Are we living our lives...

I’ve heard people say that God does not have a plan “B” but I do believe that He has a plan “Be.” In the Gospel of Mark, we find Jesus...