“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven…” (Matthew 6:19–20)
Most of you know that I am a Superman collector. But yesterday I saw something that blew me away! A Superman #1 comic sold for nine million dollars. Nine million—for paper and ink! It’s a staggering reminder of how much value people place on things that will one day fade, crumble, or burn.
We live in a world where treasures are measured in dollars, rarity, and prestige. Yet Jesus warned us plainly in our Scripture today how backward this is!
The backward thinking of our age is this: we chase what cannot last, while ignoring what cannot be lost. A comic book may be rare, but salvation is offered freely to all. A collector may boast of owning a piece of history, but the believer rejoices in belonging to eternity.
Imagine standing before God one day with a portfolio of earthly treasures—comics, cars, houses, bank accounts, even gold bars—and realizing none of them can buy a single second of eternal life. The only “currency” that matters in heaven is faith in Christ.
Nine million dollars for a comic book may impress the world, but the blood of Jesus purchased something infinitely greater—your soul’s salvation. Don’t trade eternity for collectibles. Treasure Christ above all, because He is the only One whose value never fades.
Have a great day, and as always, let others see Jesus in you!

Psalm 19:1 — “The heavens declare the glory of God…”

When I was younger, I used to be a stargazer. I'd stare out into the night sky and wonder what, or who, was out there. Are there "little green men"? I don't believe so!

But if there are other beings out there—somewhere beyond Orion’s Belt or tucked behind a nebula—they wouldn’t be strangers to God. They’d be part of His creation. Maybe they’d marvel at stars like we do. Maybe they’d have their own version of a sunrise, a Sabbath, or a Savior.

And maybe, just maybe, they’d look at Earth and wonder:
“Do they know Him too?”
Because the truth is, God doesn’t need a passport or a spaceship! His glory isn’t bound by gravity, space or time. And His love isn’t limited to one planet. Whether it’s a shepherd in Kentucky or a stargazer on Kepler-452b, the heavens still declare His glory.

So today, let’s live like we’re part of something cosmic.
Let’s worship like the whole universe is watching.
Because maybe it is.

Have a great day, and as always, let others see Jesus in you!

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)

Baptism, for those of us in the Baptist tradition, is more than a ceremony—it’s a declaration. It’s a public testimony of an inward transformation. When we step into those waters, we’re not just getting wet—we’re proclaiming that the old life has been buried, and a new life has begun.

But here’s the truth: we didn’t change ourselves.
We didn’t wake up one day and decide to be holy.
We didn’t clean ourselves up and then come to Jesus.
No—Jesus came to us, and He did the changing.

He took our guilt and gave us grace.
He took our brokenness and gave us wholeness.
He took our old identity and gave us a new name: child of God.
For me—and maybe for you too—I know I’m not the person I used to be.
Not because I got stronger, smarter, or more disciplined.
But because Christ stepped into my life and rewrote the story.

- If you’ve been baptized, remember what it represents: Baptism doesn't save you, it shows that you are saved. It's not your effort or work, but His grace.
- If you’re still wrestling with old habits or guilt, remember: the old has passed away.
- If you’re walking in newness, give thanks—and share your story. Someone else needs to hear it.

Have a great day, and as always, let others see Jesus in you!

"Test everything; hold fast what is good."_ — 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (ESV)

When the latest alien comet conspiracy hits your newsfeed, your first instinct might be to grab your tinfoil hat—or call for a church prayer meeting under the gymnasium bleachers. But pause. As believers, we’re called to be watchful, wise, and anchored in truth. We don’t panic—we weigh with discernment.

Discernment isn’t just smelling something fishy—it’s holding that fish up to the light of God’s Word to see if it’s even on the menu. In a culture full of sensational claims, viral posts, and spiritual half-truths, our job is not to believe less... but to believe better.

- Does this line up with Scripture?
- Is it rooted in fear or faith?
- What fruit does believing this produce—panic or peace?
- Bereans in Acts 17:11 didn’t just take Paul’s word for it—they examined the Scriptures daily to verify his teaching.
- Jesus Himself taught us to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves (Matthew 10:16)—alert, but not alarmed.
- Peter warned about false teachers sneaking in with clever stories (2 Peter 2:1–3)—not every tale is gospel truth.

1. Hold your beliefs up to the Word—not the trend.
2. Seek wisdom, not sensationalism.
3. Know the Shepherd’s voice (John 10:27)—so you don’t follow a stranger. (RSKA!)

Have a great day, and as always, let others see Jesus in you!

“Every athlete in training submits to strict discipline, in order to be crowned with a wreath that will not last; but we do it for one that will last forever.”
—1 Corinthians 9:25 (GNT)

In ancient Corinth, athletes trained for months to win a fading crown—a woven wreath that would dry up and crumble in time. Today, some chase trophies, titles, or likes on social media. But God offers something better: a crown that doesn’t wilt, wear out, or blow away in the wind.

It’s the reward of faithfulness. Of running the race with your eyes fixed on Jesus. Of living with purpose when no one’s watching. The eternal crown isn’t reserved for the fastest—it’s given to the faithful.

So whatever season you’re in—whether you feel like you’re sprinting, stumbling, or barely moving—God sees your effort. He knows your heart. And He promises a prize that lasts forever.

Keep running, not for applause, but for eternity. Because this crown won’t wilt… and neither will your witness.

Have a great day, and as always, let others see Jesus in you!

Psalm 27:5 — “For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.”

I had a rough day today! It was just "one of those days." It seems like it was just one thing after another from the very beginning! I got stopped by an Illinois State Trooper for a vehicle inspection (which I passed!) But it took about 20 minutes out of a day that I didn't have 20 minutes to spare. And then I got caught in a traffic jam due to an accident (which I may have been involved in if I hadn't been stopped by the police!) I messed up an order at one of my deliveries. Yes, it was "one of those days!"

Some days feel like spiritual speed bumps — nothing catastrophic, just a cascade of frustrations that steal time, test patience, and threaten joy. A random inspection. A traffic jam. A misstep that leaves us shaking our heads.
But sometimes, what interrupts us may be what preserves us.

God doesn't just walk with us through crisis. He orchestrates the unseen — using delays to protect, silence to prepare, and even inconvenience to redirect.
Today might have felt like “just one of those days,” but it was also one of His days. He kept you. He rerouted you. He reminded you that thanksgiving doesn’t wait for perfection — it flows from perspective.

Have a great day, and as always, let others see Jesus in you!

Matthew 21:22 — “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

At first glance, this verse seems simple — pray, believe, receive. But Jesus wasn’t speaking to the crowds here. He was addressing those who had left everything to follow Him: His disciples. Those who had seen the fig tree wither, watched His authority confront religious hypocrisy, and whose hearts were being shaped daily by the Master.

This wasn’t a blanket promise for anyone with a passing thought. It was a kingdom invitation — a call to live in step with God’s will, seek first His righteousness, and ask with the faith of a follower, not the demands of a consumer.

Just as a good parent listens differently to the child who walks in closeness, humility, and respect — so God hears and responds to the prayers of those who abide in Him.

Faith here isn’t just belief in the outcome. It’s belief in the One who gives the outcome. It’s confidence rooted in relationship, not results.

Have a great day, and as always, let others see Jesus in you!

John 12:24 — “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.”

Jesus didn’t just speak in metaphors — He spoke in miracles. And this one is a miracle of surrender. A seed has to die before it can live. It has to be buried, broken, and forgotten before it can rise, grow, and multiply.
And so do we.

We can’t bear spiritual fruit while clinging to self.
We can’t walk in power while holding onto pride.
We can’t live for Christ while living for comfort.
True life begins when we die to ourselves.
That’s when the Holy Spirit steps in — not just to comfort, but to cultivate.
He produces the fruit of the Spirit in us — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23.) But only when we let Him take root.

So today, ask yourself:
What part of me needs to be buried so Christ can bloom?
What comfort, habit, or fear is keeping me from being truly alive?
Because when we die to self, we don’t shrink — we multiply.
We don’t lose — we bear fruit.
And we don’t fade — we flourish.
Let the seed fall. Let the Spirit rise. Let the fruit grow.

Have a great day, and as always, let others see Jesus in you!

Philippians 4:4 — “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”

Paul didn’t write this from a beach house — he wrote it from prison. And yet, he didn’t say “Rejoice when things are good.” He said, “Rejoice in the Lord always.” Why? Because joy in the Lord isn’t tied to circumstances — it’s tied to relationship.

You might not feel joyful today. Maybe the week was long, the bills are stacked, and your coffee’s cold. But if you’re in Christ, your joy is secure — because He is unchanging, unfailing, and always near.
So go ahead — rejoice anyway.

Rejoice because you’re loved.
Rejoice because you’re forgiven.
Rejoice because the best is yet to come.

Joy isn’t a mood — it’s a message. Let yours be loud.

Have a great Friday, and as always, let others see Jesus in you!

Matthew 6:1 — “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.”

Maybe it's just me, but I'm bothered when I see someone posting about a "good deed". Especially when it's done by a fellow Christian. We are called to do good deeds, but not for our own glory. We are to do everything for His glory. When we seek praise and "likes" on social media, that is our reward.

In a culture that thrives on visibility, Jesus calls us to invisibility. Not because good deeds aren’t worth celebrating — but because they’re worth more when they’re surrendered to God, not showcased for applause.

When we post every act of kindness, we risk trading eternal reward for temporary "likes." Jesus warns us: if we do good “to be seen,” then being seen is all we’ll get. But when we serve quietly, heaven leans in. God sees what others don’t — and He rewards in ways no algorithm ever could.

So, before you do something and post it on social media, ask yourself...
- Am I doing this for God’s glory or my own recognition?
- Would I still do this if no one ever knew?

Have a great day, and as always, let others see Jesus in you!

“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4

Jesus was hungry—physically empty after forty days of fasting. And that’s exactly when Satan showed up. Tempting Him. Twisting Scripture. Offering a shortcut in the shape of a stone turned into bread.

But Jesus didn’t just resist hunger—He resisted misuse of Scripture!
In the wilderness, Satan quoted the Bible too. He referenced Psalms to suggest Jesus should jump off the temple. It sounded spiritual. It sounded scriptural. But it was misapplied. Jesus knew the Word too well to let it be used falsely—even by someone fluent in deception.
And so He answered:
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”

Jesus teaches us two powerful truths here:
- God's Word sustains us, not just physically—but spiritually, deeply, and eternally.
- The Word must be correctly understood—not twisted for convenience or self-promotion.

Fasting reminds us of our need, but God's Word reminds us where to go with it. Not to food. Not to false promises. But straight to the voice of God!

Have a great day, and as always, let others see Jesus in you!