As Christmas 2024 approaches, I’m reflecting on the why of this season—not just the twinkling lights, warm cocoa, and family gatherings, though those are sweet blessings. The heart of it all is a Savior born in a manger, a perfect display of grace for a world in need. You see, Christmas isn’t just a...

I’ve attended church most of my life. For you mathematicians, probably 80% of my seven decades on this earth. That’s how much I’ve attended … paying attention while there is another matter altogether. So when I started listening to our current sermon series, I was flabbergasted to learn there are ac...

I shared from John 6 as I spoke to a group of ladies about Christ walking on water to His disciples in a storm where he said, “It is I; do not be afraid,” one of the ladies cried as I read the scripture. Have you ever thought about the storms in your life? Do yours come at you so fast you barely cat...

Mike stood outside his home, a worn-down place in Texarkana known for abandoned houses. I’d met Mike when he first begged me for a quarter, a journey ...

Last Thursday was Thanksgiving. Most of us sat with family, ate too much, watched football and got away from the cares of the world…for just a little ...

We are in the midst of the holiday season. As time moves on, it seems we suddenly hop from Fourth of July, slide into Halloween, then jump into Christ...