They say life is like a roller coaster, full of ups and downs. It’s the exhilaration we seek, the thrill ride. Unless you’ve ridden one, you can’t understand it. Such is the experience of Christ. … More Seeing is Believing
A Prayer-Filled Life: What to Pray – Part Three in the three-part series on giving a dying prayer life a jump start. … More A Prayer-Filled Life: What to Pray
Weekend Writing Warriors for March 8, 2020 – The Five Barred Gate … More Weekend Writing Warriors 8 – 3/8/2020 – The Five Barred Gate
Community Event – Book Signing with Local Author, Jeff S. Bray to Benefit JISD Food Locker … More JISD Food Locker: From Someone Who Has Been There
I had a dream last night. For those of you who are new to this blog, I have many dreams. Most of my personal writing has roots in a dream I have had, this one is no different. I don’t remember much about it, but the end. I was standing at the foot of a … More The Soul’s Restoration
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” –James 1:2-4 This year has been tough for south Texas Baptist churches. We … More Understanding the Joy Found in Tragedy
If the Lord preached a sermon, Would we all not respond? If Sunday morning service were like the Sermon on the Mount, and everyone could witness the Lord speak, would we stay at home in bed? If the Lord preached a sermon, who would not attend? If David himself lead worship, and … More If the Lord Preached a Sermon (poem)
“The Lord looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.” –Psalm 14:2-3 What is Good? If there is anyone we could consider … More The Difference Between Good and Grace
Every moment counts with our children. Take the time to soak in every second with them. Because in the blink of an eye, they will be gone. … More Soaking in Every Moment
“Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor.” –Proverbs 21:21 Everyone wants to be successful. No one starts anything by saying, “I want this plan to fail, and fail miserably.” We all have a desire that whatever we chose to do will have a positive outcome. We strategize, make lists of pros and … More From the Perspective of Motive
Moments for the Heart 