Afternoons with Sonny

You ever grab a flashlight and it’s not working? You don't throw it away, right? Of course not. You make sure to open it and put some new batteries in it. Well, when a friend finds themselves in a dark place, you don't throw them away either. Sometimes, all they need are some new batteries.

If you have been waiting on prayers to be answered, hold on. "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." God is with you, He is for you, and He will see you through! -Sonny

I learned a great lesson when I was younger. Someone was being difficult and I said something ugly about them to another person. That other person was a dear friend who pulled me aside and said, "You really don't know what they're going through do you? I would tell you but it's not my story to tell, so instead I encourage you to read Romans 2:1-3 the next time you want to judge someone." OUCH! And...

If you've ever looked at someone and asked God "Look how good they're doing. Look at what you've done for them. Why not me?" I think we've all done that (I know I have.) If that's you, too, the latest Gifts in the Garden Podcast from Caryn Cruise is for you.

I remember when I overheard someone saying to a friend of mine, “Oh my goodness! You are always a ray of sunshine, smiling, and just a joy to be around!!” My friend gave her patented smile and a hug, and after a brief chat they both went their separate ways. It almost brought a tear to my eyes because I knew more…

If today you find yourself feeling lost, I've got some encouragement for you.

When life is hurting, you can find the peace your're searching for in the Father's arms. Trust me on this. Better yet, trust him.

Many people are beyond stressed right now, but today, we're celebrating that the Lord brought a group of students and staff from Dallas Baptist University home safely from their trip to Israel.

I don't know about you, but when all seems good, it's easy to say I'm trust Jesus with it all. But what about when everything isn't so good? Will I trust my circumstances? or the God who Lords over my circumstances?

What does it look like to be the hands and feet of Jesus? Sometimes, it's just doing your job, and in some cases, that could be life changing!

In 1986, 9-year-old Desireé Rodriguez was rescued from the Pacific Ocean by two fishermen after a shipwreck claimed the lives of her father, mother, aunt, uncle and sister. Thirty-five years later the good Samaritans, Paul Strasser and Mark Pisano, wondered whatever happened to the little girl and where asked to explain it to a Spanish translator... except that wasn't just a translator. It was the...

Some people believe their past disqualifies them from moving forward, but I'm here to dispell that lie with a GOOD, GOOD NEWS story!

Someone asked me why I talk about teachers so much. My family is filled with them! My wife, my daughter, my brother & sister in-law. What can I say, we're edu-ma-cated! But seriously, the impact teachers can have is unbelievable. Just ask Miss Ramos!

If you find yourself in some dark moments right now, I'm so sorry. I know those moments well. But as big as what you're facing right now may feel, I want to encourage you: it's not who you are.

Hey there, 'New Dad' Josh here. Just me today. Sonny recently shared an update regarding some health news and, in case you missed it, we'd love for you to hear it. See a video and message from Sonny here

If you want to a relationship with Jesus but don't know how, I'm praying this for you today.

Eleven-year-old Treyson Pierce, of Frisco was keeping a big secret from his mother Crystal Sanders. He started a GoFundMe account. When she found out she demanded that he take it down! But then she read what he was trying to raise. It wasn't so much a GoFundMe, but a GoFundThem! Treyson was raising money for the homeless of DFW!

If you or a loved one have received one of *those* health diagnoses, I know what you’re going through. I've just found out I have cancer. After hearing the prognosis, I turned to God, asking Him to help me genuinely believe what I say I believe: that He is with me and will guide me every step of the way. That, and constant prayer have allowed me to sleep well at night. Well, most nights. There hav...

When Gentry and Ron King returned to their Fort Worth home, almost everything was gone. Lost in a fire that gutted their house. But out of those ashes an answered prayer. After a nine-hour search through the debris, a neighbor found their 5-year old dog Ruby, without a scratch. That miracle, combined with the crosses that survived when almost nothing else did, strengthened the Kings' faith. They h...

Last Friday night Caddo Mills played Bullard in a high school football game. Everything was going fine until a Caddo Mills player was injured and had to be Care Flighted to the hospital. Then another Caddo Mills player had to be flown to the hospital! That's when fans stood and recited The Lord's Prayer together, as both teams joined in praying with each other and for each other! Prayer Works! -So...

Demario Davis took to the podium after his New Orleans Saints won their game Sunday, but he didn't want to talk about the game. He wanted the press to hear about his God, and how the Lord not only saved his daughter after her seizure, but made her better!

Back in the spring, we introduced this first-of-its-kind initative of starting radio stations inside Texas prisons, run by inmates. Recently, folks from our team headed to one of those prisions for a day of training with the ladies who would actually be running this radio station. That's when we met Sherry and got to hear her story of the peace that truly surpasses understanding.

Elizabeth Francis of Houston, Texas is part of a very exclusive club. The Supercentenarians. It's for people who has lived to be 110 years old. But this is nothing new. Elizabeth has been a member for 4 years now since she just celebrated her 114th birthday, making her the oldest living person in Texas history. What's Elizabeth's secret? God.

Many people have been encouraged by best-selling author Dr. Meg Meeker. In fact, she’s been called “America’s Mom” because of her 7 books that equip parents (especially dads) for the big challenges their kids face today. Dr. Meeker sits down with Sonny and Josh for the latest “Old Dad/New Dad” podcast to chat about her book, turned Devotional, turned movie “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters” in thi...

Have you ever been thankful for something a bit odd? Boy, do I know how you feel!