5 Reasons Not to Fear

by | Jun 18, 2026 | devotion

  I wrote this ten years ago. Short and to the point, and before I learned the power of a story. I’m sharing it today, because it’s a great, short bullet point, without the bullets on why we should not fear.   “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not...

Strength to Run the Race Of Faith

by | Jun 18, 2026 | video message

Are the weights of doubt, discouragement, and disappointment slowing you down? Friend, this word is for you. In this video, we look at four biblical keys to building spiritual endurance — drawn from Hebrews 12:1. We’ll learn from the great cloud of witnesses in...

It’s Time to Step Out of the Boat

by | Jun 12, 2026 | articles

Can you believe I still fight fear after all these years? We can’t seem to get away from it. Last week, I had the privilege to write a blog post for other authors and speakers in the SpeakUp Conference community, but even though you might not be a writer or...

A Shot of Joy

by | Jun 12, 2026 | devotion

      Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 NKJV Wouldn’t it...

Are We Content?

by | Jun 11, 2026 | devotion

    Now godliness with contentment is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:6 NKJV) What is contentment? We don’t talk about it much. It’s not the exuberant joy we feel when we possess everything our hearts desire. Contentment is acquired through lack, not abundance....