As a practicing Christian, I believe that through God’s Grace all sins are forgiven. I believe it is important to follow Christ’s example.  He showed us that all people on earth are God’s children and that we are put here to leave this world a better place.  I believe Jesus Christ wants us to get along and accept each other without judgment.  This means being open, inclusive and encouraging, and not being prejudiced or closed minded.

As a child, I grew up in the Methodist Church.  Today, when I am home in Dallas, I attend St. Andrew United Methodist Church or High Point Church in Arlington.  It is a great treat when I can be in Houston and attend Lakewood Church, which to me is where my heart lies.

Spiritual mentors continue to help guide me through life’s journeys.  My number one spiritual mentor is my adopted mother, Dodie Osteen.  She and her husband John founded the Lakewood Church in 1959.  Through “Mother Dodie”, her son Joel, daughter Lisa and son Paul, I have gone to a higher spiritual understanding and relationship to God.  Dodie’s daughter April Osteen Simons and her husband Gary Simons, who lead High Point Church, are also key spiritual mentors along with my good friend and Senior Pastor of St. Andrew UMC, Robert Hasley.

It helps me to read my Bible daily.  As I go through my day, I always try to remember Jesus’ command not to judge others and treat others as I would want to be treated.

Friendships with people from around the globe are important to me.   I enjoy learning about different pathways to understanding God and what it means to be a Spiritual Human Being.  Whether we practice Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism or Hinduism, the main thing to keep in mind is that we are all reaching out to the same God who is the source of love and forgiveness.