Sometimes when we read the Word of the God, we tend to focus on a section and ignore the context. Today’s verse would be easy to do that with. “Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed.” Easy enough—le...  Read More

From an early age, I struggled with fear so much that I earned the nickname “Worry Wart.” Fear is a powerful emotion. It can paralyze us, change our perspective, and make life seem overwhelming. In ...  Read More

In today’s verse, the Israelites are in their own critical moment: with the depths of the Red Sea in front of them and Pharaoh’s army of well over 1,800 men behind, it seems like they are in an imposs...  Read More

On February 9, 1991, a new character was introduced on Saturday Night Live: Stuart Smalley. Played by Al Franken, the sketch featured Stuart hosting a show called “Daily Affirmations with Stuart Small...  Read More

Dear Church Family, Will you join me this weekend in praying for our Women’s Ministry and their annual retreat? It’s going to be an amazing weekend for our ladies starting tonight.We are also launchin...  Read More

Dear Church Family, I am excited about this coming Sunday night. I hope you are, too! Worship Night is our chance as a church family to worship and sing together, all campuses, under one roof and prai...  Read More

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of activity and lose sight of what truly matters. Stress, anxiety, and fear can easily consume us, leaving us feeling overwhelm...  Read More

Dear Church Family,This week was a memorable and historic one in the Houston area, wasn’t it? We’ve had snow in Houston before, but this was snow. It was fun to see all the snowmen and snowball fights...  Read More

Living a fully surrendered life in Christ is one of the greatest yet most challenging journeys we can undertake. Surrender isn't just about letting go; it’s about actively choosing to embrace God’s wi...  Read More

Dear Church Family,I hope your start to 2025 has been uplifting as we introduced the Lifted Life to you this past Sunday. We want those who attend CityRise to not only lift our city and the world with...  Read More

Dear Church Family, I’m so excited to be back in the pulpit at our West U Baptist campus this weekend as we step another week into 2025 with expectant faith. Last Sunday, I got to do something that I ...  Read More

Faith is often seen as a deeply personal matter. Yet James, the brother of Jesus, issues a bold challenge that goes beyond private belief: Faith without deeds is dead (James 2:26). His words demand at...  Read More