Caryn & Jeremy in the Morning

Sometimes the most powerful praise comes from the middle of the struggle. TCU’s Hailey Van Lith didn’t just thank God for the wins - she thanked Him for the hard journey. 

It’s good to be reminded of things, even when you already know them. Like taking out the trash - Caryn reminded me last night, and I still forgot. Spiritually speaking, I need those reminders too. Billy Graham once said, “God is calling me not to the playground but to the battleground.” And I need that reminder regularly, because salvation isn’t just about being cleaned up - it’s about being power...

Kids say the funniest things… and sometimes, they’re also kind of brilliant.

It's April Fool’s Day! We’ve all seen those silly pranks and joke news stories floating around today. But there’s one lie that’s been around since the beginning of time - and it’s not funny.

Have you ever wanted to talk to someone about Jesus but felt like you weren’t supposed to? I struggled with that this past weekend.

There are moments when I feel distant from God, even when I’m doing all the “right” things - going to church, praying, staying in His Word. But something still feels off, like I’m not sensing His presence the way I want to. Caryn and I were talking about this just last night, and it reminded me of James 4:8:  “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” So what does that look like? For me, it...

When Natalie was 13, she got the incredible opportunity to sing the national anthem at a Portland Trail Blazers game. She was ready, she had practiced – but when she stepped onto the court and started singing, she completely froze. She forgot the words. The crowd started cheering, trying to encourage her, but then something amazing happened. The team’s coach, Mo Cheeks, walked right up beside her,...

This weekend, I was out at the lake and saw this little boy standing at the water’s edge, holding a rock. You could tell exactly what he wanted – to throw it as far as he could and make the biggest splash. The only problem? He was way too small to make it reach. But his dad saw what was happening, and without saying a word, he picked up a rock too. The little boy pulled back, put all his effort in...

Bridger is only three years old, but his great-grandma, GiGi, is calling him her hero. Read more about Bridger and GiGi here. 

Do you ever stop and really think about the power of God? I mean, the kind of power that sends fire from heaven and burns up an altar soaked in water – just to prove He alone is God.

Pastor Roger was expecting a package at his office. Pretty normal day... until he got a notification saying it had been delivered 70 miles away. That’s not just a wrong address – that’s a whole road trip. After calling the family who received it, he decided to just drive over and get it himself. When he arrived, he met a little boy named Jonathan. Nine years old, battling stage four brain cancer,...

Windshield wipers aren’t something you think about – until they stop working in the middle of a storm. That happened to me once, and let me tell you, sticking your head out the window in pouring rain is not a fun way to drive. I had to pull over and wait it out because something so small suddenly became really important. Paul talks about this in Romans 12:4-5: “For just as each of us has one body...

Easter is coming, and if you’ve seen the price of eggs lately… you might be rethinking that whole egg-dyeing tradition. A friend found a fun alternative at Walmart -  dyeable plastic eggs!  They look and feel like real eggs, but they won’t crack, go bad, or make your house stink. Plus, they come with their own dye kits, and some families are even keeping them as keepsakes. So if you’re looking for...

Peter’s story is one of the most comforting in the Bible – not because he got everything right, but because he  didn’t. He walked on water, but then sank. He tried to defend Jesus with a sword, but Jesus corrected him. And when it mattered most, he denied even knowing Jesus – not once, but three times. Yet, Jesus still chose him. Peter went on to perform miracles, preach boldly, and even write par...

Most of us work 40+ hours a week, but imagine if your entire year’s worth of work fit into just 34 days. That’s reality for Vanna White from Wheel of Fortune. She recently shared that they film a whole year’s worth of shows in just 34 days! And get this – Vanna has been on the show for 42 years, which means she’s technically worked less than four years total. Now that is the dream job. And to make...

Sometimes life just drains you – physically, emotionally, spiritually. And the more you try to push through on your own, the emptier you feel. I got a message on my computer the other day: “Your battery can no longer provide sufficient power.” And I thought, Same, computer. Same. When I feel that way, it’s usually because I’ve drifted from my source – too busy to pray, too tired to open my Bible....

If you have a smart speaker, you already know... it doesn’t always get things right. Over the weekend, I asked Alexa to play a worship station, and she picked the Spanish version. At first, I thought, Wow, what a beautiful remix! Then I realized… nope. Just Alexa doing her thing. Kathy said she asks Alexa for TobyMac and gets Snoop Dogg instead. And Jeremy? He requested a Ryan Stevenson song and g...

Faith can feel a lot like working on a puzzle. You see a piece, you’re sure it fits - but when you try, it just doesn’t. What do you do? You don’t give up on the whole puzzle. You trust the creator included every piece you need. God’s plan is the same way. Sometimes life doesn’t make sense, and we wonder how this moment could possibly fit into something good. But His plan unfolds one piece at a ti...

Springtime in Texas means bluebonnets - but this year, they might look a little different. Because of the dry fall and late rains, experts say the bluebonnets will be stunted this season. Think tiny tulips, but Texas style. And honestly, I feel like we’re missing an opportunity here. Let’s market them as Pygmy Bluebonnets - the cutest bluebonnets you’ve ever seen!

When my son was little, I was teaching him to pray, and he was doing great - praying for family, all the usual things. And then, out of nowhere, he prayed for his Transformer toy.  At first, I almost corrected him. We don’t pray for our toys! But then I realized: he was just talking to God about what mattered to him. And that’s exactly what God wants.  “Let the little children come to me, and do n...

Losing an hour of sleep? Not fun. But for Heather, springing forward is the best thing ever. Why? Because she’s 4'11", and driving into the sun is basically a battle she can’t win. Her visor is useless, sunglasses don’t help, and no matter what she does, she’s blinded on her commute. But with Daylight Saving Time, that finally changes! More evening light means no more squinting and awkwardly ducki...

We try to believe the best about people, even when they let us down. But when it comes to God, we sometimes hesitate, questioning what He’s asking us to do. Maybe He’s nudging you to give, to serve, to step outside your comfort zone. And maybe, like me, you wrestle with doubt. Is this really for my good? But if there’s anyone whose intentions we can fully trust, it’s God. “Blessed is the one who t...

Social media filters can do all kinds of things: make you look younger, add makeup, or even show you what you might look like when you're older. That last one? Not always fun. Gabby tried an aging filter and wasn’t too happy with the results... wrinkles, gray hair, sagging skin. But then her mom saw it and said something that changed everything: “This is special to me because it gives me a glimpse...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of prayer, fasting, and repentance leading up to Easter. If you see people with ashes on their foreheads today, don’t panic, they didn’t just forget to wash their face. It’s a symbol of humility, reminding us that we are finite and in need of God’s grace.

If you had the chance to save millions of lives, you’d do it, right? That’s exactly what James Harrison did. Known as The Man with the Golden Arm, James had a rare antibody in his blood that helped protect unborn babies from a deadly blood disorder. After receiving life-saving transfusions as a teenager, he spent 63 years donating plasma every two weeks - saving over 2 million lives, including his...