“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” ~ [...]

“The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” ~ Job 33:4 Have you ever felt like no one understands you? Or maybe you’ve felt like [...]

“Lazy people always want things but never get them. Those who work hard get plenty.” ~ Proverbs 13:4 It’s easy to feel like your effort at work goes unnoticed. It can be very [...]

"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be" -Abraham Lincoln Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Do you focus on the negative or on the positive? [...]

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” ~ Philippians 4:13 The best way to cheat yourself out of greatness is by talking yourself out of completing your goals. The [...]

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence’s of him who called you out of darkness into [...]

“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” ~ Proverbs 3: 6 2017 was a year I did not expect. I published my first book, my son beat [...]

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” ~ John 1:29 Christmas is about more than caroling. Christmas is about more than Christmas trees and decorations. Christmas is [...]

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” ~ Psalm 73: 26   Some days in the midst of a cold winter, [...]

“And looking at them Jesus said to them, ‘With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’” ~ Matthew 19:26 There is nothing is that is not possible with God. [...]

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! After eating many plates of turkey, stuffing, and pie I definitely feel a little heavier than usual. But for many people they are feeling weighed [...]

How often are you thankful? This week is Thanksgiving in America, and many families are preparing for long cooking hours, cleaning responsibilities, and incoming relatives. Others are preparing for long work shifts, or [...]

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." ~ I Peter 4:7 Have you ever had those nights where you have nothing to do but dwell in your own worries [...]

The pastor's daughter, only 14 Children A pregnant woman Eight members of one family These were among the 27 victims at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Rarely, if ever, does a [...]

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly [...]

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” ~ 2 Peter 3:18 We [...]

Faith is not a feeling. Faith is a place. Faith is an attitude. In order to see miracles take place in your life, you must have an attitude of faith. What does an [...]

These past few months we have watched as our country has suffered. We have seen over 50 lives lost, and over 500 others injured. We have seen hurricane after hurricane destroy entire cities [...]

For many, when they hear the promises of God, they dismiss it. “That will work for someone else,” they think. “But it certainly won’t help my situation.” But that is not true! The [...]

Everyone get’s overwhelmed at times. During this busy time of year, it can be very tempting to give into the feelings of lack of control, stress, anxiety, or even depression. But God’s desire [...]

Belief is either empowering or limiting. It can open up doors for you, or shut them right in your face. Do you believe the best about yourself, or do you focus on all [...]

When I think about September 11th, 2001 I think about the men and women who took action in the midst of chaos. I think about what must have been going through their minds, [...]

As you face each day, remember that you have a weapon, a tool, of which can transform each moment.   The power of the tongue, the effect of our words, has the ability [...]

“Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is [...]