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

Psalm 139 says that we are remarkably and wonderfully made, which means that God made us special, unique, and one of a kind. God didn’t make mistakes when He made us—He made masterpieces!...  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

The disciples, Peter and John, came across a lame man who asked them for money, but they got to witness Jesus heal him. Not only that, but they were also able to tell everyone around about who Jesus w...  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

Jesus called Philip to follow Him and become His disciple. Philip then found his friend, Nathanael, and invited him to come and see Jesus. Sharing the good news of Jesus if the best gift we can give a...  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

Andrew wanted to follow Jesus and become His disciple. Andrew also wanted to invite his brother, Peter, to follow Jesus. We have a unique opportunity in our families to share Jesus with the people who...  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

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 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

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 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

Paul was transformed when he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus, and his transformation led to a boldness to share the gospel. We get to teach kids that following Jesus means standing up for Hi...  Read More

God has an incredible plan for John, but John had to wait to see that plan fulfilled. Trusting God often means standing patiently as we wait on Him. Patience is difficult for kids. Let’s help them see...  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

The story of a prophet of God named Elijah and how he chose to stand strong against the prophets of Baal shows us that standing strong is not always easy. We can trust God for the courage to stand str...  Read More

God has created us to be set apart through our actions, choices, and words so we can point other people to God. Daniel and his friends stood apart in their obedience to God by refusing the king’s food...  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

As we celebrate Easter through the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we get to share the good news of the gospel and make room for conversations where kids can ask questions and make decisions t...  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