It’s all about Jesus.

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Discipleship is a process of patience that requires partnership. “But that does not mean we want to dominate you... We want to work together with you so you will be full of joy, for it is by your own faith that you stand firm.” 2 Corinthians 1:24 NLT bible.com/bible/116/2co.…

The lie of compromise is that it is not connected to our future. Our lives take shape with each decision we make. “Catch all the foxes, those little foxes, before they ruin the vineyard of love, for the grapevines are blossoming!” Song of Songs 2:15 NLT bible.com/bible/116/sng.…

We had a great night in Phoenix! We brought together a room full of Phoenix are pastors, and church planting couples from around the country for dinner, connection, and learning from each other.

God is more interested in my regular surrender than my great sacrifices. “The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.” Psalms 51:17 NLT bible.com/bible/116/psa.…

It is who we are connected to over what we produce that leads to a thriving life. “But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God. I will always trust in God’s unfailing love.” Psalms 52:8 NLT bible.com/bible/116/psa.…

This is so awesome!

Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father.

Charlie Kirk was more committed to peaceful, open dialogue with those who disagreed with him than anyone I know. God blessed him with immense gifts, and he used them boldly and without fear. He knew the risks he was taking, but he did it anyway because he loved his kids & felt a

Unbelievable that he is gone. This is truly outrageous.

“Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.” Psalms 55:22 NLT bible.com/bible/116/psa.…

Remembering 9/11 today. I think back to how our nation sought God after those attacks. Scriptures on restaurant signs, churches filled on Sunday. We need that same urgency now more than ever.

“Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.” Prov. 23:12 NIV Hearing words of knowledge is not enough. I must also apply my heart. When I read God’s word, am I merely observing it or am I processing it in a way that changes my thoughts & behaviors?

God is for me and fights for me. I would need no refuge if I faced no battles. But because there will be struggle in this life God grants me safety in Him. “For You have been my defense And refuge in the day of my trouble.” Psalms 59:16b NKJV

Peace doesn’t come from knowing the outcome but in trusting the One who holds it in His hands. “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 NIV

You were created on purpose with a purpose. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV bible.com/bible/111/eph.…

Hey, Nick Saban! Come back to Baton Rouge and retire at LSU like you were always meant to do!

No matter what I do, I do it unto the Lord. “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 ESV bible.com/bible/59/col.3…

LSU should have hired Lane Kiffin. Brian Kelly will never bring a championship to the Tigers.