What I Believe
Faith is the foundation of everything.
“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 29:11
Core Beliefs
What shapes my life
These aren't just ideas I agree with — they're the truths I try to live by every day, in how I work, how I parent, and how I treat people. Tap a card to read more.
I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior — that through His death and resurrection, all who believe in Him have eternal life and forgiveness of sin.
The Bible is the inspired, living Word of God — my ultimate guide for faith, ethics, and how to love others well. I return to it daily.
Faith isn't a set of rules — it's a relationship with a living God. Prayer is how I stay connected, seek guidance, and express gratitude.
Following Jesus means serving others — in my neighborhood, my work, and my family. I strive to treat every customer, friend, and stranger with dignity.
Raising Jayden and Christian to know love, faith, and integrity is one of the most important things I'll ever do. It's not a side project — it's a calling.
I mess up. But I believe in a God of grace who meets us where we are, not where we think we should be. That frees me to keep trying.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”Philippians 4:13
Where I Worship
My church home
Community matters. I'm grateful to be part of a local church in Rochester where faith is lived out through relationships and service.
Lakeshore Church
Lakeshore Church is where I call home — a community of believers committed to authentic faith, strong families, and loving our neighbors. If you're in the Rochester area and looking for a church home, I encourage you to check them out.
The Path to Salvation
The Romans Road
The Romans Road is a collection of verses from the book of Romans that map out God's plan of salvation — where we stand, what He did, and how we respond.
Step 1 of 6
Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
The road begins with honesty — every person has sinned. No one is exempt. This is our shared condition before a holy God.
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Sin has a cost — spiritual separation from God. But in the same breath, Paul reveals the gift: eternal life, freely given through Christ.
Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
God didn't wait for us to get our act together. He moved toward us at our worst — this is what makes grace so extraordinary.
Romans 10:9–10
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”
Salvation is a matter of the heart and the mouth — genuine belief in the resurrection of Christ, and a willingness to declare it.
Romans 10:13
“For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’”
Everyone. No exceptions based on background, history, or failure. The door is open to anyone who calls on His name.
Romans 8:38–39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
The road ends with assurance. Once you are in Christ, nothing — absolutely nothing — can take that away from you.
A Simple Prayer
Ready to take the step?
There's no magic formula — but if you want to begin a relationship with God, you can pray something like this from your heart:
“Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I need your forgiveness. I believe that you died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite you into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow you as my Lord and Savior. Amen.”
If you prayed this — or want to talk about it — feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear from you.
Resources
Faith links I recommend
A handful of websites, tools, and communities that have encouraged my own walk with God.
Questions about faith?
I'm always happy to talk — whether you have questions, want to discuss something, or just need someone to listen.