Mark 8 – before he multiplied the seven loaves and the few fish, for each one, Jesus gave thanks. I, too, must give thanks for whatever I have. Rather than fretting over how it might not be enough, why not give thanks for what’s been given to me and then trust God to multiply it. [...]

In my Blog I will review books so I can juice the wisdom from them for myself and share it with others and also so I can spark conversation to sharpen the ideas and question the opinions. Every believer at McKinney Fellowship ought to read this book. It inspires, challenges and provokes you. Could God [...]

It’s so exciting to read stories of the early church. Paul and Barnabus effectively spoke the good news, speaking boldly for the Lord who confirmed their message. Could it be that we would do this today? Why not? Just like today the response was not all rosy. People in Iconium plotted to mistreat them so [...]

Lord, you judge. You will bring destruction on your own people. Why? Because they forsake you. Father, in these days I am not surprised to see destruction because we have forsaken you. Father, deliver me from wandering, from distraction. Bring me close to you, Lord. Bring me close to your heart. Help me, Lord, to [...]

Judges 6 – Gideon = called ‘mighty warrior’ when he is from the weakest tribe and says he is the least in his family. The answer from the Lord, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites together.” Father, I know that I am weak and I tremble at the [...]

Mission trips mess you up. To see God move in fresh ways in a very different place molds our souls. When you get out of your comfort zone, somehow the Spirit opens our eyes to see truths to which you were blind. God grew my faith in Uganda. Mission trips push you beyond your human [...]