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A Theology of Weakness January 19, 2026
God is not threatened by human weakness, nor surprised by failure.
All Things January 27, 2026
Life does not always come together in ways we can understand. Faith holds to the promise that God is at work even when meaning feels hidden, and nothing is ultimately wasted.
Breathless! March 25, 2026
Psalm 148 erupts with unrestrained praise, calling all creation to worship—and reminding us not to be outdone by rocks.
From It or Through It October 3, 2024
When the king renamed them, he thought he was erasing them. He wasn't.
Heading Home January 13, 2026
The psalms teach us that faith does not move in straight lines—from despair to trust, and from trust to being led again toward God Himself.
Held on Every Side January 3, 2026
As mountains encircle Jerusalem, God’s presence surrounds His people — corporately and personally — now and forever.
In His Presence September 26, 2025
Like an ant sensing only vibrations of a passing shadow, we often miss the nearness of God.
No Excuse June 10, 2024
God’s revelation is not hidden — it’s everywhere. Creation declares His power, and conscience confirms His nature. The question is not whether He’s spoken, but whether we’ll respond.
Open My Eyes January 26, 2026
We can perceive almost nothing of reality — which is exactly why seeking Him first is not naïve but essential.
Raise A Shout March 10, 2026
Psalm 100 reveals a progression in worship — from celebration to service to intimacy — built on the unchanging goodness of God.
Seek First February 14, 2026
What does it really mean to seek first the Kingdom of God? A reflection on priority, focus, righteousness by faith, and the promise that the Father will provide what we truly need.
Showers of Blessing March 14, 2026
The Psalms repeatedly call God’s people to shout in worship. True praise is not polite restraint but the joyful declaration that our victorious King reigns.
The Big Picture October 20, 2010
God is painting on a canvas bigger than we can see.
The LORD Is My Shepherd January 23, 2026
Psalm 23 is not a wish or a sentiment, but a declaration of settled reality. In valley and pasture alike, the Shepherd’s presence — not the absence of danger — is the source of comfort and confidence.
The Power of Presence January 14, 2026
Israel’s victories were never secured by strength or strategy, but by the light of God’s presence — a truth that still exposes the danger of self-reliance.
Unpacking Holiness February 13, 2026
A reflection on the movement of God’s holiness — from wilderness fire to indwelling Spirit — and the mercy found in His nearness.
Why Fear? May 27, 2026
Fear multiplies in imagined futures, but faith finds its footing in a single, steady truth: God is for me.
Open Doors April 24, 2026
When we empty ourselves and open every door of our hearts, we make way for the King of glory to enter fully and reign without resistance.
Seek His Face September 4, 2023
God desires to be desired — not for what He can give, but for who He is.
When Jesus Wept June 12, 2024
The shortest verse in the Bible reveals the depth of Christ’s love and grief over a broken world. Jesus wept — not out of weakness, but out of divine compassion.
Loving Judge January 17, 2026
David’s prayer for judgment is not reckless bravado, but quiet trust in a God whose justice is shaped by grace and whose scrutiny is meant to heal.
Not Even One January 23, 2026
When Scripture strips away self - confidence, grace is revealed not as an idea to admire, but as a Person to depend on.
The Passover Lamb May 15, 2026
From the skins God made for Adam and Eve, to the blood of the Passover lambs, to the cross — there is one unbroken thread. This is what Jesus walked into.
Why Indeed March 12, 2026
When despair rises and the future feels uncertain, Psalm 42 reminds us that even the overwhelming waves of life are under God’s control — and His presence remains with us.
Be Transformed August 21, 2023
True worship is not conformity to the world, but transformation through a renewed mind, shaped by the righteousness of Christ.
Psalm 119: A Quiet Faith Formed in the Word January 10, 2026
Psalm 119 reveals a faith shaped not by urgency or perfection, but by obedience and trust reformed through God’s Word.
What Are You Feeding? August 7, 2023
What we consume shapes what we become — and the Word of God is meant to be our daily bread.
Working From Grace January 3, 2026
Sanctification is not passive drifting or self-reliance, but faithful obedience empowered by God’s grace at work within us.
Faith from Beginning to End August 2, 2025
Righteousness isn't earned — it's credited by faith. From salvation to sanctification, the entire journey is a gift of grace, received through faith from beginning to end.
Worship the LORD February 13, 2026
Worship begins not with music, but with surrender — bowing low and entrusting what we love most into God’s hands.
Mustard Seed Faith August 22, 2023
Even little faith is powerful when pointed toward Jesus. Mustard seed faith moves mountains—and multiplies miracles.
Be Still July 30, 2024
We chase holiness like a performance, but God meets us in surrender. In the margins of our striving, His grace whispers strength.
God is Listening March 10, 2026
When we feel trapped in the pit of our own failures, Psalm 40 reminds us that God does more than hear our prayers — He leans in and listens.
I Want to Follow January 26, 2026
Relationship comes before understanding. God leads us into truth before He teaches us.
It’s You March 13, 2026
When we ask God to lead us, we often expect direction toward circumstances or outcomes. Psalm 43 reveals that His ultimate destination for us is not a place or achievement—but Himself.
New Every Morning August 2, 2025
God’s mercies are not recycled — they’re freshly painted across each sunrise. His faithfulness is the rhythm behind every breath.
Stand Where Jesus Stood March 7, 2013
Before the miracles, before the crowds, Jesus entered the wilderness and learned dependence.
What About the Joneses March 13, 2026
When envy begins to distort our vision, Psalm 73 reminds us that everything changes when we step into the presence of God.
What Do You Want? January 12, 2026
A reflection on Psalm 42 and the honest longing to desire God more deeply — even when our hunger feels weak or divided.
Look and Live August 2, 2025
You don’t have to climb your way to God or fix yourself first. Just look to Jesus — and live.
Assurance of Salvation April 1, 2026
When doubt whispers that we are not enough, God's Word reminds us that salvation is not earned — it is a gift, secured by faith and sealed by His Spirit.
Devotionals
A Big God February 20, 2026
In the vastness of a universe held within God, even our sin and suffering are not beyond His presence—inviting us to trust that He can transform what once tormented us into instruments of glory.
A Razor Blade May 21, 2026
We approach Scripture with conclusions already settled, marking only what supports us. A meditation on what happens when we let God's Word divide soul from spirit — and question what we thought we already knew.
Beyond Knowing May 16, 2026
Psalm 136 repeats 'His lovingkindness is everlasting' twenty-six times. A meditation on why the repetition is the point — and what happens when you stop counting and let it pull you under.
Created In His Image February 17, 2026
A reflection on whether the cross was an interruption in the story of creation or the meaning creation was always built to reveal.
God's Got This February 22, 2026
When progress feels slow and God seems silent, Deuteronomy reminds us that His promises unfold little by little. The pauses are not abandonment. They are preparation.
Good Gifts May 16, 2026
What does it mean when the Giver becomes the gift? A meditation on Psalm 16:5–6, and what we miss when we seek only what God can do rather than God Himself.
I Am Loved May 12, 2026
For most of my life I understood God's love as agape — unconditional, selfless, sacrificial. But Psalm 42:8 introduced me to hesed: a love God has commanded of Himself, bound not by obligation but by nature. He could no more cease to love us than water could cease to be wet.
Not So Small After All June 28, 2024
Beneath the vastness of the heavens, I discovered that humanity is not insignificant but deeply loved — called by name by the One who set every star in place.
Not So Small Voice May 29, 2026
God's still small voice is real — but it's only one register. Psalm 29 describes a voice that shatters cedars, makes mountains skip, and strips forests bare. The universe has never stopped worshipping. We're the only part of creation that did.
Still Waiting February 9, 2026
When anxiety pulls me into endless what-ifs, Psalm 39:7 calls me back to the only secure ground: My hope is in You.
The Sanctuary January 13, 2026
A meditation on entering the presence of God, where His holiness reorders our understanding, humbles our pride, and brings clarity that cannot be found anywhere else.
The Work of His Hands August 2, 2025
Like a craftsman with a vision, God sees us not for our flaws but for the purpose He lovingly designed. Even our dents and dings are part of the story.
Waves February 13, 2026
A meditation on Exodus 20 and the unseen waves our choices send forward — into our families, our futures, and generations we will never know.
A Holy Moment June 19, 2024
In the silent sway of trees and the thunderous hush of mountains, God's love speaks without words.
Near Enough to Live February 17, 2026
David asks not merely for protection, but to live close enough to God that danger must meet Him first.
Stand In Awe February 22, 2026
To stand in awe of God is to feel both drawn and undone — fully exposed yet completely safe. In His holiness we discover not danger, but the deepest peace.
The Gift of Now January 3, 2026
We often rush past the present while waiting for something better.
The God Who Is Heard December 5, 2025
From Sinai’s thunder to the whisper of the Spirit, God has always chosen voice over image — inviting us not to behold Him, but to listen.
Keep Planting June 6, 2026
A meditation on Psalm 126:6 — the exile who carries seed while weeping and returns with sheaves. What God does with what lands from a broken man who showed up anyway.
Faith to Faith September 28, 2023
The righteousness that saves us is credited by God, received by faith, and lived out by faith—from beginning to end.
In His Image February 13, 2026
What does it mean to be made in the image of a holy God? A meditation on eternity in fragile bodies and the longing for unending communion with the Infinite One.
Living Sacrifice March 24, 2026
A reflection on what it truly means to become a living sacrifice—no longer living for self, but willingly consumed for the glory of God.
The Question We Avoid January 27, 2026
A meditation on formation, faithfulness, and the quiet, unseen work of the church beyond its largest gatherings.
At What Cost May 6, 2026
Biblical worship was never casual or detached from sacrifice. The costliness of Old Testament offerings points us toward the immeasurable price paid through Christ and calls us to respond with wholehearted praise.
Confession February 21, 2026
Forgiveness is freely given in Christ, yet many of us continue to live under guilt. Psalm 51 reminds us that confession is not groveling before an angry God, but returning to a gracious Father who has always been ready to restore.
God-Sized Praying October 1, 2023
I wonder if God's answers to my prayers reveal that He already knows what I would ask for if I knew what He knows.
Returning to Need February 28, 2026
Jesus calls us back to childlike dependence — not immaturity, but a return to trust, attachment, and the honest admission that we are powerless without Him.
Press On February 22, 2026
God sees more than our failures — He sees the fight. Even when defeat feels constant, His call is not condemnation but courage.
Meditations
God's Plan February 21, 2025
A reflection on the road of life, where every event becomes preparation for what lies ahead in God's unfolding plan.
If God Is Everywhere January 3, 2026
God's omnipresence means we are never outside His presence or purposes. This meditation explores identity, rest, and belonging in a God who is always near.
It’s About You February 21, 2024
A quiet surrender to the truth that life is not ultimately about us, but about the glory of God and His redeeming work.
A Meditation In Suffering October 15, 2023
When pain strips away understanding, surrender becomes worship. This meditation offers suffering back to God as an act of trust and praise.
A Psalm From Confinement June 1, 2024
A meditation of confession, grace, and longing—written when hope felt distant and mercy refused to let go.
Here With Me November 9, 2024
A meditation on God's nearness — written in confinement, in awe of a presence that remains personal.
Meditation #1 September 20, 2024
A meditation of surrender — looking back on flight, self-reliance, and the quiet persistence of grace.
Purify My Heart January 29, 2024
A prayer of surrender and longing — for a clean heart that desires God alone and seeks His presence above all else.
A Prayer From Jail March 14, 2026
Written in the early morning while incarcerated, this prayer expresses a deep desire for surrender, transformation, and a life fully yielded to God.
A Prayer February 21, 2025
A prayer for purification of heart and a deeper longing to see and know God more fully.
Another Prayer From Jail March 14, 2026
Written in confinement, this brief prayer expresses a desire for complete surrender—asking God to replace personal ambitions with His will and to purify the heart completely.
The Chrysalis March 18, 2024
In the stillness of confinement, transformation begins — where surrender gives way to renewal and a new man emerges in Christ.
I Need You March 8, 2026
A simple prayer of surrender—recognizing that loving and following Jesus is not something we can accomplish in our own strength.
Whispers in the Dark June 9, 2024
In the quiet battles of confinement, I learned that the whispers of the enemy grow faint when the voice of my Deliverer becomes my focus.
A Prayer From the Wilderness March 3, 2026
In a season of uncertainty, I tried to obey Philippians 4 by bringing everything to God. This is a prayer that came out of the wilderness.
Sunday Morning Faith February 20, 2026
A contrast between well-worn sayings heard in church culture and enduring truth.
Poems & Prayers
A Question of Authorship June 9, 2026
Every occurrence of 'These are the generations of' in Genesis is a colophon — a scribal signature identifying the eyewitness of what came before it. That structure appears eleven times. It means Genesis had seven original authors, each writing firsthand. Which raises the only remaining question: who was present to witness Genesis 1:1? The only option available to us is God Himself.
Awesome God June 7, 2026
A meditation on Psalm 97 and the God we've domesticated — clouds, fire, mountains melting like wax. Then Psalm 37:24: ADONAI holds the stumbler by the hand. The distance between those two verses is the whole gospel.
Cherubim June 6, 2026
A word study on k'ruvim — what cherubim actually are in Hebrew Scripture — and why God's barrier at Eden was not only judgment but mercy: closing the way to permanent existence in sin to preserve the possibility of redemption.
Complete Protection February 18, 2026
David's opening cry in Psalm 18 reveals a layered portrait of God's protection—strength within, stability beneath, defense around, and victory ahead—awakening love as the only fitting response.
First Sin June 6, 2026
Genesis 3:6 contains a four-word grenade: 'who was with her.' Adam was present for the entire temptation — and chose silence. A close reading of the Fall and what it reveals about the man who watched.
If Only... April 8, 2026
We often wish we could rewrite parts of our past, yet God, in His sovereignty, works through even our regrets to accomplish His purposes and shape our lives.
In His Hands April 30, 2026
God claims both what is given and what lies beyond it. In the tension between possession and sovereignty, we find quiet confidence that even what feels chaotic remains firmly in His hands.
Never Told Why February 22, 2026
Trust is not found in understanding the script. It is staying in the story with God when you cannot see the reason.
Sabbath June 9, 2026
The shift from Saturday to Sunday wasn't commanded by Scripture. It was driven by anti-Jewish sentiment, Gentile accommodation, and a fourth-century imperial edict. But the deeper problem isn't which day — it's that most of the Western church has abandoned Sabbath entirely while telling itself it transferred it. God built the seventh day into the fabric of creation. He designed it to produce something.
Scars That Birthed Nations May 23, 2026
The nations that conspired to wipe Israel from memory share a common origin: someone who decided God's promise needed a nudge. Edom, Ishmael, Moab — each born from a scar of impatience. And yet, God remains the only hope of deliverance.
Selah May 16, 2026
Selah appears seventy-four times in Scripture and no one agrees on what it means. But God doesn't do something seventy-four times just because. A reflection on what happens when we stop rushing past it.
Something is Missing May 5, 2026
When our response to God becomes rushed and restrained, we miss the fullness of what His presence invites — an engaged, wholehearted expression of awe, remembrance, and worship.
That They Will Know March 27, 2026
God’s work in our lives is not ultimately about us — it is about making His name known so that all will see that He is LORD.
The Gospel in the Grass January 3, 2026
Creation proclaims God’s provision, beauty, and care — inviting us to trust the One who tends both the earth and our lives.
The Stars June 9, 2026
Three words. That's what Genesis gives the stars — after lavishing a whole paragraph on the sun and moon. Ancient Near Eastern cultures built entire religious systems around stellar worship. God gave them a footnote. The brevity is almost certainly intentional, and it says something pointed about the things we've spent millennia obsessing over.
What About Joseph? June 6, 2026
A close look at Matthew 1:19 — the just man who chose to absorb shame rather than expose Mary, before he ever knew the truth. One of the most quietly heroic moments in the New Testament.
What About Judas? February 8, 2026
How close can a person be to Jesus — and still miss Him? Judas’ life confronts our assumptions about proximity, ministry, and surrender.
Building a Throne February 22, 2026
In a place stripped of comfort, I discovered that worship does not depend on abundance. It depends on who God is.
Coming Into a Place of Prayer January 26, 2026
Prayer is not about proving devotion or logging hours. It is about coming—boldly, simply, as children—to a Father who is already willing to give what we need.
Room Noise May 17, 2026
Something is missing when we walk into worship detached from our desperate need for God. A reflection on what Psalm 107 says our singing is supposed to sound like — and why it usually doesn't.
Seek Him January 26, 2026
Prayer does not begin with effort or obligation, but with relationship. We seek God not to earn His favor, but because He has already drawn near to us.
The Cart or the Horse January 15, 2026
Psalm 15 raises a searching question about who may dwell in God’s presence — and reveals that holiness is not the price of access, but the fruit of grace.
Abhor June 10, 2026
Paul's call to abhor evil isn't about hating sin harder — it's about a transformation of instinct that only comes through deep immersion in the Word.
Imputed Motivations April 2, 2026
We often judge others by assumed motives we cannot truly know, while excusing our own. God, who knows every motive, chooses mercy instead of condemnation.
Not Subdued January 14, 2026
The enemy’s aim has always been to silence worship — but because of Christ, what feels destroyed is never beyond restoration, and what seems subdued is never truly lost.
Racism Is Sin August 19, 2017
A personal reflection on Charlottesville, friendship, and the Christian call to reconciliation — arguing that racism is sin and that the work of Christ’s people is not outrage or silence, but costly, relational love across dividing lines.
Renew My Mind August 21, 2014
The world has a quiet way of shaping how we think, often without our awareness. Renewal begins not with effort, but with learning to notice — and unlearn — the patterns that have been forming us.
Sons of Brokenness January 14, 2026
From the aftermath of Korah’s rebellion emerged a lineage shaped by holy fear, humility, and grace — voices whose worship was forged in brokenness and preserved in the Psalms.
The Bitter Harvest of Sin August 2, 2025
Sin promises satisfaction but delivers shame. What once felt thrilling leaves a bitter harvest — yet grace still invites us into life.
The Counterfeit Feast January 3, 2026
A sober look at Proverbs 9 and the deceptive invitation of folly that mimics wisdom but ultimately leads to death.
For Husbands March 7, 2026
A critical spirit can quietly erode the person we claim to love. Learning to serve instead of correct may be one of the most important transformations a husband can experience.
Get to Work June 9, 2026
The Hebrew word under the creation mandate — avodah — means labor, service, and worship simultaneously. Not three concepts that share a word. One concept seen from three angles. Adam wasn't placed in the garden to work and then worship. The tending was the worship. That's what Genesis 3 broke, and what the redemption project is trying to restore.
No Compromise February 22, 2026
What we refuse to remove will remain to trouble us. Sanctification requires courage to confront compromise and trust God enough to drive out what hinders growth.
Received, Not Achieved March 26, 2026
Obedience is not something we accomplish through effort, but something we receive as God works within us.
Roadblocks July 30, 2025
Reflecting on how we can unknowingly step out of alignment with what God is already doing — and what surrender truly looks like.
Sticks and Stones January 19, 2026
Scripture was not given to us as a weapon to wound others, but as a living word meant to search us, humble us, and lead us into love.
Want To’s February 7, 2026
When I learned to delight in the Lord rather than in what He could give, I discovered that He was quietly reshaping my desires all along.
What’s in a Name? July 19, 1996
Discovering how identity shapes destiny — and how God’s naming of us changes everything.
A Preemptive Shout March 14, 2026
Throughout Scripture, God's people often praise Him before the victory is visible. Worship becomes a declaration of faith that God's rule is greater than present circumstances.
Deliver Me January 26, 2026
A prayer of mercy, refuge, and trust when deliverance does not guarantee escape.
Not Complicated March 22, 2026
We often complicate what God has made simple. Loving our neighbor doesn’t require a plan — it requires obedience.
Not So Quiet Confidence May 3, 2026
In the midst of fear and pressure, true confidence is found not in our strength, but in remembering that God surrounds, sustains, and secures us.
Reflections
Appointments February 20, 2024
From a guarded sycamore tree to a ram in the thicket and a great fish in the sea, Scripture reveals a God who orchestrates divine appointments—arranging people, places, and moments for redemption.
On Amazon and Life May 27, 2026
A review of his Amazon cart — butter dish, heating pad, Bible pens — opens into an account of homelessness, jail, divorce, and rebuilding on $200 a month. God is providing. It's a long, slow crawl. But I've already won.
Guess Who I Saw Today February 28, 2026
What if every face we encounter carries the presence of Christ? Seeing others through this lens reshapes how we speak, judge, and love.
Guard the Grace January 12, 2026
A reflection on how many churches respond to sexual sin—and what those responses quietly teach about confession, belonging, and grace.
Finding the Treasure March 14, 2026
The kingdom of heaven is the greatest treasure a person can ever find. True surrender begins when we realize that God Himself — not His gifts — is the prize.
Go February 22, 2026
God's call to "Go" is rarely comfortable or fully explained.
Stories
Falling Into His Grip February 22, 2026
What felt like collapse became rescue. In confinement, I discovered that when I fell, I had not been hurled headlong — God was still holding my hand.
From Ashes to Glory August 6, 2025
When the holy place is defiled and left in ruins, God does not abandon it—He rebuilds His dwelling within us with greater glory than before.
In the Margins March 26, 2024
A reflection on Scripture, time, and the holy space before the beginning—where God already knew every moment of our lives.
Margins March 26, 2024
What is your favorite place in the Bible? Mine may surprise you.
What Fear? May 27, 2026
When the police knocked with an arrest warrant, every fear he had imagined came true at once. What followed — 653 days in a cell, divorce, homelessness — brought something unexpected: an identity, a relationship, and power. God isn't a path out of addiction. He IS the path.
From Exile to Eden January 19, 2026
“A story of addiction, surrender, confinement, and grace. This testimony stands on its own — offered not as instruction, but as witness — to the slow, unexpected work of God in a life brought to the end of itself.”
Hope May 14, 2023
Written from jail, this testimony reflects on the fragile, painful, and necessary nature of hope—how it can both wound and sustain, and how ultimately hope must rest in God.
Awakened in the Valley March 14, 2026
Written in confinement, this testimony reflects on a painful awakening — recognizing how sin had created distance from God and how a season of confinement became a place of clarity, healing, and transformation.
Freedom in Confinement March 14, 2026
Written in confinement, this testimony reflects on discovering unexpected freedom while incarcerated—freedom from addiction, clarity through God's Word, and a renewed commitment to live faithfully before Him.
Happy Birthday March 14, 2026
Written in confinement on his birthday, this testimony reflects on spiritual growth, past failures, and the deep realization that only God can fill the empty places of the heart.
I Wanna Dance Like Enoch Danced April 20, 2016
A revival I never expected exposed something deeper than power or experience—it revealed the cost of true worship and the quiet pull of pride.
Lesson From Much-Afraid May 8, 2023
Written while incarcerated, this reflection on Hind’s Feet on High Places reveals a growing understanding that God is not merely fixing problems, but calling for complete surrender and transformation.
Stay In Your Lane April 20, 2023
Written while incarcerated, this testimony reflects on the slow path into temptation described in Proverbs and the necessity of choosing a different road before destruction takes hold.
From Knowing to Surrender January 28, 2026
Knowing the truth is not the same as being changed by it. This is the story of a slow undoing — where grace met me when my resolve finally ran out.
After God's Heart May 4, 2024
David's life reveals that being "after God's heart" is not about sinless perfection, but about a heart that repents, returns, and rests in God's sufficient grace.
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