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Nathaniel, also known as Bartholomew, is a lesser-known yet significant figure among Jesus' disciples. His story, primarily found in the Gospel of John, offers valuable insights into the nature of fai...  Read More

The story of Lydia, a significant yet often overlooked figure in the Bible, is found in Acts 16:11-15. Lydia's brief but impactful teach us much about early Christian faith, hospitality, and the role ...  Read More

In the Bible, the phrase "the one Jesus loved" refers to the disciple John, also known as John the Apostle or John the Evangelist. John is mentioned in several key moments throughout the New Testament...  Read More

From the Parent Cue You know how it is: Your kid makes one change and it seems to throw your family’s whole world into a tailspin. Whether the shift is big or small, those changes are usually not with...  Read More

Wisdom is something that we all need but not everyone has it.  It's more that knowledge.  It's different that experience.  It's not limited those who are older.   Wisdom is a gift from God that is ava...  Read More

From the Parent Cue. Many parents have an interesting relationship with technology.  We’re both grateful for the moments of peace technology affords us and worried that our kids are becoming addicted ...  Read More

Often overshadowed by his more prominent brother, Peter, Andrew plays a significant role in the Gospels. While glimpses into his life are brief, they offer valuable lessons for us as we navigate faith...  Read More

When it comes to the disciples, no one loomed larger than Simon Peter, the impulsive fisherman-turned-apostle whose journey with Jesus is marked by both remarkable faith and profound failure. Peter's ...  Read More

In the Gospel of Luke, Anna emerges as a beacon of patience and faithfulness, her story woven into the fabric of our redemption and God’s divine promise. Though her presence in the scriptures is brief...  Read More

Feeling disconnected from your faith in a world obsessed with busyness and instant gratification? Does the idea of living a Christ-centered life seem daunting in today's fast-paced society? You're not...  Read More

Does everyone seem to chase after the next "thing," while genuine faith gets pushed to the sidelines? Do you feel challenged to stay devoted to the right things?  You're not alone. Second Timothy 3, a...  Read More

Feeling overwhelmed by the noise and challenges of your day? Does following Christ seem daunting in a world that often prioritizes comfort and self-interest? 2 Timothy 2, a letter from the Apostle Pau...  Read More

Feeling like your faith is flickering in the face of life's challenges? You're not alone. Second Timothy 1 opens a powerful letter from the Apostle Paul to his young protégé Timothy, offering a needed...  Read More

Feeling overwhelmed by the noise of the world? Does the constant barrage of information and conflicting opinions leave you unsure of where to stand as a Christian?  Welcome to the club.  Second Timoth...  Read More

On Sunday, I kicked off a new teaching series focused on mental health and the mind shifts we can make based on the Word of God to live happier, healthier, God-honoring lives.   I began with a look at...  Read More

Recently, a member of our Port Lavaca family, Sue Wingfield, shared this list of things that God says are true about you, me, and every believer in Jesus.  As you deal with negative thoughts and destr...  Read More

From The Parent Cue Easter is about a lot of things.  It’s about Jesus keeping His promises. Jesus told the disciples He would leave and then come back, and when Peter, John, and Mary went to the tomb...  Read More

On Sunday, I challenged the church to take their next step as a disciple of Jesus because I believe Jesus calls every believer to be a disciple.  Our call to follow Him personally and to follow Him fu...  Read More

Trust is hard to build and all too easy to break.  When trust is broken, the feelings of hurt, betrayal, and potential loss are real.  That's why we all need to be ready to choose to trust again.  But...  Read More

On Sunday, I taught one of the counterintuitive truths on trust.   Here it is:  If you are trusting God, there are some people you shouldn't trust. God's Word gives us trustworthiness tests so that we...  Read More

Trust is the fuel of life.  Trust makes everything work because we have been wired to trust both God and other trustworthy people.   In the days ahead, I pray that God will teach you how to build trus...  Read More

We’ve all heard it….” just trust me.” Like that is supposed to make you jump on board when someone says it. It always falls short, and as the neuroscientists tell us, there is good reason. It turns ou...  Read More

from the Parent Cue Talking to my kids about love scares me. Love feels like such a massive, important topic and I’m afraid I’ll mess it up. My kids are eight and three—how can I distill the grand con...  Read More

This past Sunday, we kicked off our Revival Sunday series of worship events at Parkway Victoria and Parkway Port Lavaca. Throughout the year, we will set aside days to seek the Lord through extended w...  Read More

God's love is at the heart of Christmas. The Bible tells us that:  “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.  This is love:...  Read More

When the birth of the Savior was announced to the shepherds in the field, the promise was clear:  we have nothing to fear because the birth of our Savior is good news that brings joy to all people.   ...  Read More

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  ISAIAH 9:6...  Read More

On Sunday, I wrapped up our study of Psalm 23 with one of the most encouraging verses in all of Scripture.  David summed up all of God’s care, concern, leadership, and protection in Psalm 23:6 when he...  Read More

In Psalm 23:5, we see a picture of God’s provision for us.   David describes this with beautiful imagery.  Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head wi...  Read More

Psalm 23:5 presents our relationship with God as a meal at a table. It’s not just any meal. It’s a special meal with the best of everything. Even better, our host is also the best of everything, and H...  Read More

From Lifeway As we continue our study of Psalm 23, I invite you to a familiar oasis where we will see that God is closer than you think in times of crisis.  In the first four verses of Ps. 23, David t...  Read More

Psalm 23 offers something that we all need today.  It offers us rest and renewal in the midst of our busy lives.   In our always-on, always-available culture, we all want rest and renewal and we are a...  Read More

Psalm 23 is very personal.  This is David's testimony, his personal experience with God.  There are no references to "we" or "us" or "they," but only "my" and "me" and "I" and "You."  But what comfort...  Read More

We all leave a legacy.  Some legacies are good.  Others, not so much.  Discover from the life of David how to pass down a legacy worth living.  If you evaluate David as a parent, you are going to see ...  Read More

Through the story of David and Bathsheba,   we learn from the failures of David that there is always a path home to the Lord.  That path back is confession and repentance.  That God gives us a way bac...  Read More

From The Parent Cue Blog On Christmas Day, kids across the world rushed to their living room to find a nondescript, squarish box with their name on it waiting under the tree. The device they’ve been w...  Read More

From The Parent Cue Blog I’m not going to give you a bunch of statistics about how much we’re on our phones, tablets, and computers, because we already know it’s a lot—probably (definitely) too much. ...  Read More

David's love for and worship of God is beautifully evident in his Psalms, where he pours out his heart in praise, lament, and adoration.  He bares his soul before God, but David’s love for God isn’t l...  Read More

From The Parent Cue Blog The next time you go to plug in one of your electronics or one of your kids’ electronics, look at the plug. Have you ever wondered why an electrical plug has 3 prongs? And wha...  Read More

From The Parent Cue Living and raising kids in a digital world means there are so many devices vying for our kids’ attention. Managing screen time is an ever-present struggle for many parents because ...  Read More