This short post highlights the Valentine's 2026 Dinner Event our church community group hosted and the gratitude for the fellowship of amazing brothers and sisters in Christ that God has recently brought into my life.

The previous post, Post 24: The Greatest Love of All, sets up a biblical framework for the discussion in this post on how we as Christians ought to love others, believers and non-believers.

This posts will dive into how I'm coming to learn about and recognize the immeasurable love of God in my life and how God demonstrates His love for humanity through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ.

This short post discusses how I began to experience spiritual growth in my new reconciled life with God through Christ Jesus, and ways in which I look forward to continued growth in faith.

This post shares some brief reflections of how God as been working in my life since I repented from my own self-centered way and turned to trust solely in Christ for salvation through His perfect sacrifice on the cross.

In this post, I discuss the meaning of Christmas, how my family typically celebrates the holiday, ending with post with the gospel message of the salvation of Christ!

This short post highlights my Thanksgiving 2025 and the gratitude for the fellowship of amazing brothers and sisters in Christ at God has recently brought into my life.

This post discusses the concept of the celebration of Thanksgiving from both a secular and a biblical sense and discusses how we as Christians ought to show Thanksgiving to God.

In this post, I discuss the meaning of "Spiritual Harvest" with scripture references. I also talk about how a person is added to God's harvest, how to participate in God's Harvest and what it means for those who are never added to the harvest.

In this post, I discuss some of the gospel-centered folks I listen to currently on YouTube that have really helped me understand the simplicity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

This post discusses one of the first ways I experienced Christian persecution in which one of my childhood best friends lashed out against me after I began witnessing to him about Christ.

This post discusses returning back home to SC as a new man of God, sharing testimony and fellowship in Christ with family and friends, and participating in volunteering opportunities during my time home.

This post is dedicated to honoring the God-given rights and achievements of those who labor in the eternal work of the gospel of Jesus Christ, who died that we might have eternal life through Him!

This post, continued from Post 8: A Neighbor in Need, discusses an instance of Christian persecution that came from my neighbor to whom I had previously witnessed about Christ.

This post discusses some of the entertainment and friendship changes that occurred as I began setting more intentionality towards the things of God.

In this post, a continuation of Post 6: Finding a Local Church, I discuss visiting 3 churches over a 6-month period to find the right gospel-centered church for spiritual growth as a new Christian.

In this post, a continuation of Post #7: A Storm is Brewing, I discuss returning to work after an amazing vacation with mom to the outcome of the previous storm that had been brewing.

In this post, I discuss erroneously turning to online resources to look into baptism, leading me to think baptism was essential to salvation and adopt an unnecessary urgency to get baptized.

In this post, I discuss meeting a next-door neighbor who lived in my apartment building and how I began our friendship showing him Christian love and witnessing to him about Jesus.

In this post, I discuss finding the peace of God amidst the rising pressure of being put on a sudden performance improvement plan at work and leaning on Him despite the uncertainty.

In this post, I discuss my mom’s strong urging for me to find a gospel-centered church and outline my subsequent plan of searching for a new church home in the Seattle area.

In this post, I discuss learning more about God, praying, reading the bible, and how setting intentionality towards Jesus Christ began to show results in my life.

In this post, I discuss the next few days immediately following receiving the salvation of Jesus Christ, and the excitement I felt about sharing this news with at least one person.

In this post, I discuss how I finally came to the realization that the previous dread I was feeling was the conviction of the Lord and how it lead me into the soul-saving light of Jesus Christ.

In this post, I discuss how God's conviction suddenly came into my life, and my unsuccessful attempts to distract myself from the feeling of dread that followed me around.

In this first post, I discuss a bit about my life prior to receiving salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ; a sinful life lived in spiritual blindness, deception, and separation from God our Creator.

Rhubarb tends to show up in stores in the spring season. This refreshing rhubarb flavored cocktail is a great way to make use of this springtime vegetation.

Few appetizers hit the spot quite like a tasty set of spring rolls, and these are sure to please the taste buds. This recipe offers a slight twist to classic rice paper rolls with the use of picked vegetables and almond butter sauce.

Check out this spring inspired twist on traditional deviled eggs. They will have you coming back for more!

This fresh, herby and crunchy salad is sure to please, and the creamy lemon dressing just kicks it up a notch.

These savory baked sausage and wild rice stuffed red peppers are full of flavor and sure to be an easy crowd pleaser!

This creamy, herby omelet features smoked salmon, garlic and herb spread, mozzarella cheese, and fried potatoes to kick it up a notch. If you love smoked salmon, cheese, and eggs, you'll enjoy this omelet.

The simple yet complex flavor of these wings shine through with a combination of herbs, garlic, and other seasonings to create a truly magical tasting batch of wings. A crowd favorite, indeed!

This phenomenal peppermint and white chocolate shortbread-style cookie bark is one of my favorite sweet treats to make during the winter holidays! Try it out!

This creamy, dreamy coconut and whiskey cocktail scratches my holiday itch for Egg Nog but without the eggs!

This recipe reuses leftovers from typically southern New Years Eve/New Years Day meals to make a flavorful, and comforting soup to warm the soul in the winter months!

Once you try this delicious combination of white chocolate, peppermint, and booze, you’ll want it again and again. Trust me on this!

The first time I made a breakfast plate using my Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread, I fell in love with the combination and decided to turn this into it's own recipe and share it! Enjoy!

This creamy, and comforting mushroom and wild rice soup is one of my favorite soups during the winter season. Make yourself a bowl and you’ll understand why!

When the cold weather sets in, reaching for this amped up version of a classic Hot Toddy will really warm up those chilled bones!

Potato soup might be on my top five comfort-food soups for the winter season and the addition of white beans adds more fiber! Make yourself a bowl and enjoy!

This blueberry cornbread served with vanilla ice cream and topped with a warm blueberry compote will surely satisfy that sweet tooth!

Nothing hits the spot quite like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold day and this alcoholic version is sure to please!

If you like vegan meat replacements, this quick cooking vegan chicken noodle soup made with soy chicken replacement is sure to fill you up and keep you warm during the cold weather.

This jazzed-up ginger, jasmine and mint tea is one of my all-time favorite tea combinations to warm me up thoroughly during the cold season!

This is my go-to recipe for vegetarian chili, made with 2 kinds of beans, field roast sausage and delicious flavor to keep you warm in the winter and coming back for more!

Chai is one of my favorite fall-inspired drink flavors and this warm cocktail made of Whisky Liqueur, Horchata, and Chai Concentrate is one of the most delicious liqueur drinks I've ever had!

Sweet potato definitely makes the rounds in the fall recipe rolodex and this Sweet Potato Soufflé made with brown sugar, coconut flake topping, and marshmallows is sure to please!

This cool-looking, uniquely-flavored, fall-inspired cocktail, made with pear liqueur, apple brandy, and cranberry syrup, is sure to become a favorite in your drink rolodex

Here is a tasty fall-inspired topped toast made with apple butter, figs, cured meat, and pumpkin seeds that is sure to fill you up and satisfy your itch for something sweet and savory!

When the weather cools down, I like to warm up my taste buds with this delicious spiced apple and pear cider made with Dark Rum.

These spiced apple, fig, and oatmeal muffins are an excellent start to any fall morning! Try these and see for yourself!

Check out this berry-forward twist on the classic Manhattan! One sip and you'll come back for more!

The combination of figs, strawberries, walnuts, and goat cheese was a pleasant surprise in this fall inspired salad! Try it out and see for yourself!

This sweet potato salad recipe may seem a bit unusual, but give it a try and I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

Larb Gai is one of my all-time favorite low carb Vietnamese take-out meals and this version made with ground turkey is a hit every time!

Nothing says summer quite like this tasty peach-flavored martini made with rum and other liqueurs. One sip and I'm sure you'll agree!

I recently grown to love making teriyaki chicken this way because it is a cool way to display the meal, and the addition of pineapple really turns up the flavor a notch!

Key Lime Pie is a favorite summer dessert treat! This like-minded cocktail has all the flavors of the dessert but takes only a fraction of the fuss or time to make!

Check out this unique twist on classic Carolina mustard BBQ ribs, featuring a mustard-based BBQ sauce made with Indian spices, and smoked red jalapeno powder!

I'm no chicken magician but these smoky ketchup-based barbeque wings are seriously some of the best chicken wings I've ever made! Try these out and see if you agree!

Nothing compliments southern summer gatherings, barbeques, or Sunday family dinners quite like potato salad, and this classic potato salad recipe is sure to be a crowd favorite!

Deviled eggs are a party favorite in my family and these come loaded with bacon and a few additions to the filling that make a truly heavenly deviled egg experience!

This lemony, garlicky, buttery, baked corn on the cob is the perfect summer appetizer or addition to any meal. Try one bite and you'll keep coming back for more!

Few summertime appetizers hit quite like shrimp cocktail! This easy baked shrimp cocktail uses homemade cocktail sauce that rivals store brand cocktail sauces.

The combination of chocolate, cherries, and coconut milk makes for a delicious ice cream flavor to enjoy during the summer heat!

You won't be able to stop at just one sip of this layered cherry, pineapple, and orange flavored frozen cocktail! This one is sure to land on your favorites list!

The flavor combination of the salty prosciutto wrapped around the asparagus baked together with garlic and lemon make for the perfect summer appetizer to any meal!