Mornings with Jeff & Rebecca

When you think about the size of the universe, it's easy to feel tiny. But Psalm 8 reminds me that the God who made the moon and stars is still mindful of us.

You know that feeling when you run into an old friend and realize it's been way too long? Sometimes I feel that with Jesus too. The good news is He's always inviting us back.

I'm really good at saying, “Let me handle this.” But I'm learning the better prayer is, “Lord, show me.”

Faith is not just something we say we have. It shows up in how we live, how we respond, and how we treat people when it's not easy. That's the kind of evidence I want growing in my life.

Remember being warned about your "permanent record" in school? The truth is, we all have things we can't erase on our own... but Jesus cancels the record against us and nails it to the cross.

I don't think about the return of Jesus as often as I should. Hebrews 10 reminds me that gathering together as believers helps keep that hope and urgency in front of us. Jesus is coming back... and that changes how we live today.

If change depended only on my willpower, I'd be in trouble. Thankfully, God doesn't just ask us to try harder… He gives us His power to do His will.

Watching whales come up for air reminded me of something I need too. We live in this world, but we need life from above… time with God, away from the noise.

I still remember almost taking the “chicken exit” before my first roller coaster. Funny how fear can do that in life too… especially when we need to be honest, confess, or bring something into the light. But on the other side of that fear, God offers freedom.

Some days you just don't feel it. Psalm 42 reminds me that even when my heart feels heavy, I can still find my hope in the Lord.

Praise comes pretty naturally when life is good. But Paul and Silas praised God from prison, before anything changed. That kind of trust challenges me.

I make time to eat. I make time to sleep. But do I make time to pray? I'm learning prayer shouldn't just be something I squeeze in when there's a problem… it should be part of the regular rhythm of my day.

Caryn and I have had these little weeds popping up all over the yard and they're impossible to get rid of... turns out they're connected to a vine underground. That made me think about what Jesus said… "I am the vine; you are the branches." Stay connected to Him, and life keeps growing.

Psalm 28:7 says the Lord is my strength and my shield. That tells me hard times may come… but it also tells me I won't face them without Him.

Memorial Day reminds us that freedom came at a cost. As we remember those who served and sacrificed, maybe it's also a good time to ask how we can serve the people God has placed around us.

I was cleaning off our AC unit and noticed how much dirt had built up over time… and it made me think about my heart. I'm thankful Jesus keeps washing away what doesn't belong.

Sometimes the small, frustrating tasks are doing more in us than we realize. God sees how we respond in the little things, and He can use them to shape our character.

My sad little plant finally has three tiny new shoots, and it reminded me how patient God is with us. He doesn't give up just because growth is slow.

Even Jesus' own brothers struggled to believe in Him at first. That gives me hope for the people I'm praying for… and for the places where I still need Jesus to help my own unbelief.

Golf may look like an individual sport, but every player has a caddy helping them read the course. Life can feel lonely sometimes, but Jesus gave us the Holy Spirit as our Helper.

My mom used to tell me I had a good heart, and all these years later, I still find myself praying, "Lord, shape my heart into something good."

Texas sunsets have a way of making you stop for a minute and just look up. Psalm 19 says the skies proclaim the work of God's hands… and some evenings, you can really feel that.

Prayer really does matter. As we get ready for KCBI's Day of Prayer, let's remember why we keep bringing our nation, our families, and our needs before God.

Sometimes I ask God to bless my plan, when maybe the better prayer is, "Lord, show me yours."

Small choices add up, whether we notice them or not. What we sow with our time, words, thoughts, and obedience today can grow into something much bigger over time.

Sometimes the deepest question in the storm is, “Lord, don't You care?” And He does. He may calm the storm around you, or He may start by calming your heart… but He is still with you in the boat.

When you've done everything you can think to do and nothing is changing, hope can take a hit. But Jesus reminds us that with God, all things are possible.

People may let you down… but God's love never will. If His love had reviews, they would be consistent every time.

Not every thought that crosses your mind is true. Sometimes you've got to “set a trap” and take those thoughts captive before they take over.

Just because you don't see God moving doesn't mean He's not working. Some of the most important things happen beneath the surface.

Following Jesus doesn't mean life will be storm-free… it means you'll have something solid to stand on when the rain comes.

Waiting on God can feel like sitting at a red light… ready to go, but stuck. But waiting isn't nothing. It's learning to be faithful right where you are.

Loving your neighbor is easy when it comes naturally. It's harder when it doesn't… but that's exactly what Jesus calls us to.

Showing up matters, but it's not the main thing. What we do with what God asks of us - that's what really counts.

Complaining sneaks in faster than I realize sometimes… but it never actually helps. Following Jesus means letting go of some old habits and choosing a different response, even in the small moments.

Faith doesn't have to be perfect to be real. “I believe… help my unbelief” might be one of the most honest prayers you can pray.

It's natural to want to get even when someone hurts you… but God sees it all. And He says, “Leave it to me.”

A tax return is nice… but what God has prepared for you is better than anything you could ever get back.

Jesus didn't just teach us how to live… He showed us. And when we follow His example in the small things, it starts to change everything.

Sometimes God trims things back in our lives, and it can feel like loss. But He's not taking away without purpose… He's making room for something new to grow.

Jesus knew Judas would betray Him… and still gave him a seat at the table. That kind of grace means there's room for you too.

Mercy isn't easy… especially when it's not deserved. But Jesus says when we give mercy, we receive it too.