
April 5, 2025
Dear Sonrise Families, Happy February! I don’t know about you, but January felt like a year in itself. We had quite the start to our new year, and in many ways, January was a he...

April 5, 2025
Growing up in the church, I always tried to read through the Bible every year—sometimes with friends, using a one-year Bible, or through apps. Last year, I decided to switch thing...

April 5, 2025
On the way back from a recent vacation, we had a flat tire on the freeway. We limped off to the side of the road with not much shoulder space as the vehicles whizzed by. Each time...

April 5, 2025
Driving the 15 freeway on my commute to work, I found myself needing something to pass the time during the 60-80 minute drive. From Christian hits to comedy. Moved on to audiobook...

April 5, 2025
Over the Christmas break, my wife and I made the daunting decision to potty train our 2.5 year old daughter. Not the most exciting, or relaxing, way to spend a break, but it was t...

April 5, 2025
Dear Sonrise Family, I pray that each of you and your loved ones had a joyful and meaningful Christmas and New Year! What a blessing it is to step into a new year with the assura...

April 5, 2025
Last week our fourth and fifth graders did an amazing job during their play. The Secret of Snowflake County: Hope in a Humble Stable . The story was about how easy it is to forg...

April 5, 2025
Dear Sonrise Family, Having been a jiu-jitsu coach in the past, I view almost everything in life now through the lens of training. We are always training for something. Maybe yo...

April 5, 2025
Dear Sonrise Family, I pray everyone had great time with their loved ones during Thanksgiving. This season of feels extra special as I reflect on the incredible blessing of my so...

March 8, 2025
Dear Sonrise family, This is hands down my favorite time of year. It is a time of sharing, giving, and simply being with one another. The holidays can bring a swirl of emotions a...

November 10, 2024
Dear Sonrise Family, Every year for the last 8 years, I have had the privilege and honor of being involved in our Veterans Day Ceremony. We will typically do this around the hol...

October 27, 2024
Fall is my favorite season and Harvest is part of that; it is a time to reflect and be thankful. The season changes from Summer to Fall and that means shorter days and cooler weat...

October 13, 2024
Dear Sonrise Families, It's easy to find things to complain about - it's too hot, prices are high, the day is long. But I've been reminding myself to pause before voicing these ...

October 6, 2024
Dear Sonrise Families, In the book of Haggai, God asked His people to make His house a priority, and He promised, “From this day on, I will bless you.” As we continuously work t...

September 29, 2024
The Summer is over. The Fall is here. The wind is blowing cold. The fluttering leaves that fall from the trees Are turning from green to gold. I learned this song f...

September 22, 2024
Dear Sonrise Families, One of my hobbies is photography, I love taking pictures and looking back at them. It’s been said that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Pictures he...

September 15, 2024
Proverbs 22:6 NLT Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. Growing up in the 1900s with 4 younger sisters, dial-up internet, a...

September 8, 2024
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 ESV I think we ca...

September 1, 2024
Sonrise Families, For those of you who are new to us, I'm the person behind our social media accounts and the one you'll often see with a selfie stick, capturing the essence of S...

August 27, 2024
Dear Sonrise Families, Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! Ready or not, here we go! My feeling though is that you are absolutely ready to experience and feel all of the blessi...