It seems hard to believe that just a couple of weeks ago everything was under a 12 inch blanket of snow. Yet, as the grip of winter fades and the newness of spring begins to unfold, we are surrounded by reminders of new life. The trees begin to bud, flowers push through the soil, and the earth seems to awaken after a long season of rest. But for those of us who follow Jesus Christ, spring is more than just a change in seasons—it is a powerful reflection of the greatest truth we celebrate at...

My name is Ernest Stellingwerff, and I serve as the Interim Executive Director at Rise Up Recovery. As many of you know, Tiffany Neuharth has stepped down to dedicate more time to her family and her new endeavor, Lionheart Wellness & Recovery, where she provides addiction counselling services. It is a privilege to assume this role following Tiffany’s impactful leadership, and I am committed to carrying forward the valuable initiatives she created while she served at Rise Up Recovery. Certain...

As December settles in with quiet snowfalls, warm gatherings, and familiar traditions, we are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus Christ—God with us. The moment that changed history forever didn’t arrive with grandeur or noise, but in the stillness of a manger. It was the humble arrival of hope, wrapped in cloth and laid in a feeding trough, that would go on to redeem the world. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given… and His name shall be called...