What my summer gardening obsession has taught me about being a father..

With so many opportunities in front of me, I realize that at the end of the day none of them are as important as my need to be present and engaged with my children.
The Chaos Within: Mastering the Art of Recovery

Discover Daniel’s transformative journey to sobriety and the power of grace in overcoming addiction. Explore the importance of mental health and finding a supportive community. Every step towards recovery counts.
A Year of Growth and Blessings: Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Forward to 2024

Join us as we reflect on a year of growth and blessings at Brookside Church. Get a sneak peek into our exciting plans for 2024 and learn how you can support our mission to make a deeper impact in the communities we serve.
Triumphing in Truth: Overcoming PTSD and Addictions

Discover the incredible story of Ace Aspiras, a respiratory therapist, and author, as he shares his journey from addiction to recovery. Learn about his coping mechanisms, tools for healing, and the power of resilience and forgiveness. Find inspiration in Ace’s story of transformation and self-healing.
The Church and Politics: Separation or Engagement?

Christianity and politics intersect way more than many people realize.
Finding the Right Anchor

When your loved one is battling addiction, you feel every up, down, you celebrate every victory, and you mourn every defeat.
Getting Clean – It’s more than just quitting.

The story of Naaman is a very interesting story in the scripture. When we dig into this story, it gives us a really good perceptive on Getting Clean. In 2 Kings 5:1-14, we read the story of a great and powerful man that had an issue that he tried to conceal well from everyone around […]
Letting Go of the Bike

Just this week I took my oldest daughter to the park to learn how to ride a bike without training wheels for the first time. This is an exciting, yet nerve racking moment. Chloe is so excited to graduate to her big girl bike. She is ready to conquer the world on one hand. But […]
To Lead Change We Must Lead People

The challenge is that this entire thing isn’t even about trees. It’s about leading people. Every organization is made up of living, breathing people who carry with them emotions, passion, and a vested interest in what you are trying to change
Breaking Generational Curses: A Testament of Transformation”

If you ever thought that people can’t change, prepare to have your world turned upside down. I recently had the pleasure of conversing with Katie from Teen Challenge Pacific Northwest Alaska Women and Children’s Center. Battles of Addiction and Loss Fifteen ladies, ten kids, one campus – that’s Katie’s world now. But her path […]