Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,  December arrives with its familiar mixture of joy, anticipation, and holy wonder. The lights begin to shine a little brighter, the music grows a little sweeter, and our hearts turn once again to the miracle at the center of this season: that God Himself stepped into our world to bring us hope, peace, and salvation.  In the midst of busy calendars, school programs, travel plans, and Christmas preparations, it can be easy to feel pulled i

As we approach Thanksgiving, my heart is filled with gratitude—for God’s unwavering faithfulness and for each one of you. In a world that often feels hurried, noisy, or uncertain, this season invites us to pause and remember that every good gift comes from the Lord (James 1:17). Thanksgiving isn’t just a day on the calendar; it’s a posture of the heart. It’s the Spirit-given habit of seeing God’s hand at work in the ordinary, the everyday, the easily overlooked blessings that

Dear Friends! In most parts of the country, November means falling leaves, cool air, and the slow settling of winter. Here in Maui, the change of seasons is more subtle—the trade winds shift, the rains return, and the sunsets take on a deeper hue. The plumeria may still bloom, the palms still sway, but even here, creation reminds us that time moves forward, and God’s mercies are new with every season. It’s easy to think of “fall” as something that happens elsewhere, but per