Posts with the category “home-page”
Making Memories That Last
November 7th, 2024
From The Parent Cue We know the holidays can feel like many things: stressful, pressure-filled, and frenetic. But if we’re lucky, the holidays can also feel restful, grounding, and refreshing. As a p... Read More
Know and Vote Your Convictions
October 15th, 2024
With the election nearing, it’s important to remember that our first priority in life is to please the Lord. One way that we do this is to know and vote our convictions. If that is the case, and it is... Read More
Make America Kind Again
October 14th, 2024
Politics often feels like a battleground where anger, division, and hostility take center stage. As election season heats up, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of arguments and partisanship that ma... Read More
Prayerful, Purposeful Politics
October 13th, 2024
As election day approaches, Christians are often reminded of their civic duty to vote, but the call to pray for political leaders and the electoral process is just as important. In a world often marke... Read More
100% His
August 24th, 2024
Romans 8:14-17 is a passage rich with the themes of identity, inheritance, and the transformative relationship between God and His people. These verses remind believers of their status as children of ... Read More
100% Forgiven
August 24th, 2024
Romans 8:1-4 is a powerful passage that encapsulates the heart of the gospel message—freedom and life in Christ. These verses offer deep theological insights and practical implications for believers... Read More
Leverage Every Moment
August 23rd, 2024
From The Parent Cue Every family has a rhythm…yes, even the families who can’t seem to escape the cycle of daily chaos. If you look closely, you’ll find consistent things that happen every day o... Read More
Fight Entitlement
August 22nd, 2024
Today, the concept of entitlement is more prevalent than ever. Social media, consumer culture, and a focus on individual rights have contributed to a mindset where many people believe they deserve cer... Read More
A Simple Guide to Spiritual Growth
August 22nd, 2024
In today's fast-paced, ever-changing world, living for Jesus and growing in your faith can feel challenging. Balancing the demands of daily life with a commitment to living according to biblical princ... Read More
Stripped of Pride, Clothed in Humility
August 12th, 2024
The book of Obadiah reminds us that we will either strip ourselves of pride or God will strip us of our pride. The people of Edom were deceived by the pride that filled their heart. As a result, the... Read More
Proud v. Pride
August 5th, 2024
For Christians, the concepts of being proud and having pride can have nuanced differences, particularly when viewed through the lens of biblical teachings. Theologically, being proud with a proper att... Read More
The One Who Turned on Jesus
July 29th, 2024
The story of Judas Iscariot is one of the most tragic and complex narratives in the New Testament. As one of Jesus' twelve apostles, Judas had the unique opportunity to learn directly from Christ, ye... Read More
The Sincere One
July 15th, 2024
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 One With a Big Heart
July 15th, 2024
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
The One Jesus Loved
July 7th, 2024
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
It's Just a Phase - Celebrate It
July 2nd, 2024
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
The One with Wisdom
July 2nd, 2024
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
Summer Screen Time
June 20th, 2024
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
The One Who Notices
May 28th, 2024
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
The One Who Is Like Us
May 28th, 2024
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
The One Who Waits
May 28th, 2024
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
2 Timothy 4 Fight the Good Fight
May 20th, 2024
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
2 Timothy 3: Fully Convinced
May 13th, 2024
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
2 Timothy 2: Strong in the Grace
May 6th, 2024
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
2 Timothy 1 Fan the Flame
April 29th, 2024
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
2 Timothy A Survival Guide
April 22nd, 2024
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
Calm My Anxious Mind
April 11th, 2024
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
Vanquish the Lies with Truth
April 10th, 2024
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
Why Easter Matters for Parents
March 28th, 2024
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
Die to Self
March 18th, 2024
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
When Trust is Broken
March 12th, 2024
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
5 People Not to Trust
March 7th, 2024
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
February 20th, 2024
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
The Anatomy of Trust
February 15th, 2024
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
Kids & Love
February 15th, 2024
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
Every Day is Revival Day
January 26th, 2024
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
Jesus is proof.
December 25th, 2023
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
Jesus is our joy.
December 20th, 2023
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
Jesus is our peace.
December 13th, 2023
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
Surely Goodness and Mercy
December 5th, 2023
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