As a worship pastor, it is a great desire for me to see our congregation grow and flourish as Christ leads His church. If we want to see passionate worship in the hearts and lives of our people, we must first be growing daily in our walk with the Lord. “Spiritual growth” is a phrase that can be used a lot and, to be honest, is very vague. I would guess that it is something we all would want but might not know how to do. I hope to give and explain three things needed for every

Following my recent post on speaking boldly, Pastor John asked if I could extend the conversation into a two-part series, this time...

Imagine walking the halls of elementary school again — where your biggest worry wasn’t bills or deadlines, but your teacher’s rules. For...

It was Wednesday before noon. As people filed into the sanctuary, I stole a few seconds to pause beside the casket of a good friend. This...

I sat in silence, unsure how to respond—unsure, even, if I should speak at all. Lately, I’ve been caught in the rhythm of routine: work,...

For many years as an early believer, I thought John penned Revelation and then an abyss of time unfolded until DC Talk recorded Jesus...

Years ago my friend Heather gave me a “thankful journal.” It was a small blank notebook to record things I was thankful for. She wrote...

Summer is finally here! The pollen attack of 2025 has slowed, and the top is off the Jeep! What will you do during your summer? With many...

Scripture Romans 10:13–15, 17 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How then will they call on Him in whom they...

I’ve heard a lot of people over the years use the terms “discipleship” and “mentorship” interchangeably. I’ve experienced both, as well...

Praying doesn’t come easily to me. Maybe you can relate. Like Pastor John once admitted of himself, “my mind is constantly going.” Much...

When you hear the phrase “godly example,” someone’s name probably comes to mind. Maybe it’s a mentor, a pastor, a parent, or a faithful...

How does one really get to the point where they see death as gain as Paul did? Much of our culture works hard at delaying death or even...

Have you ever wondered why we pray, especially since ( not if ) God is sovereign.     First, let’s explain what God being sovereign...

Is being a “good person” enough to worship God?  Have you ever wondered how we can come before a Holy God in worship? I firmly believe...

The past nine weeks, I’ve had the chance to preach through Ruth. Just a short four chapters, it would be easy to overlook this book in...

Does God keep His promises?  Have you ever forgotten or lost sight of the fact that God always keeps His promises? Or maybe a better...

Is our worship merely a task to complete week to week, or a response to a God who is revealing Himself to us and who desires to walk with...

Who created it all? It's a question that rarely enters our mind. Check out the Worship Devotional this week from Pastor Jonathan:...

Who do you worship? Is the God you worship real or not? Check out the Worship Devotional this week from Pastor Jonathan: "The Real God."...