Daily Devotional

There are game changing statements that have been made throughout the course of history. For example, “I have a dream,” or, “Those who deny freedom to others, do not deserve it for themselves.” Culture shaping. Jesus spoke t…

It’s the beginning of a new week. You can approach it a couple of ways; you can engage and step into it confident of Jesus’ leadership and lordship, or you can resist it, giving in to boredom and resignation. The subject of this verse i…

There is beauty in everyone. It may be masked or hidden by pain, anger, addiction, illness, dysfunction. However, the beauty is still there. Every person has been created in the “Imago Dei,” the image of God. The beauty is there, the qu…

Annette, Chevy, and I are looking forward to recording our next podcast on Sunday! 

It seems like every voice is screaming for your attention. From advertisers, news feeds, phones, scams, social media, politics, GoFundMe’s, to media of all kinds. It's overkill.Annette and I were watching The Jesus Revolution, again, and I cau…

You know people who are at every place on the spectrum of life. Some are in the darkest places where pain and grief are familiar friends. Others are living their best life on the mountain top. The Bible invites you to enter in to the emotional head…

Somedays, I just need it simple, clear, and direct. Paul never falls short when it comes to directives. As we engage this day, let us be joyful, patient, and faithful. May your leaky buckets overflow and spill out the person, presence, and fruit of …

Recently, Annette and I were in Dallas. She was attending a pastor’s wives retreat, I was meeting up with a pastor friend of mine from Gateway Church for dinner. Eddie found out that another pastor was in town and dining alone. Eddie’s …

Like moths to a flame, we are drawn toward the “behavior and customs of this world.” However, as a follower of Jesus, there comes a defining moment when you decide, “My allegiance is to a higher King and a greater Kingdom.” …

Step into your week knowing God is for you and He is standing with you. He is not waiting for you step out of line, make a mistake, or trip up. He loves you, beautiful mess and all.   He has determined to stand with you. Let the tru…