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Have you ever believed the right things about Jesus but still struggled to experience a life that reflects Him? In Luke 9, the Transfiguration reveals Jesus as the Son of God, the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets, and the only One worthy of our complete trust and devotion. In this message, George Terry explores one of the most profound moments in the Gospel of Luke, showing that recognizing who Jesus truly is is more than an intellectual belief. It is an invitation to build your entire life around Him. When we behold His glory, our hearts are transformed, our faith becomes personal, and we are sent to live and proclaim the gospel with confidence.• Jesus is the complete and final revelation of God, greater than every prophet and worthy of our worship.• Real faith moves beyond knowing facts about Jesus to personally trusting Him and surrendering every area of life to His authority.• Encountering the glory of Christ transforms us and compels us to faithfully proclaim the gospel, even when it requires sacrifice.Key Scriptures:Luke 9:28–36Luke 9:18–272 Corinthians 3:18Hebrews 1:1–3John 14:7–9How is Jesus inviting you to move from simply knowing about Him to truly following Him? Spend time this week listening to His voice through Scripture and asking Him to transform your heart. If this message encouraged you, share it with a friend or family member who needs to be reminded of who Jesus really is.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | George Terry | June 7, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

Many people are willing to confess Jesus, but far fewer are willing to follow Him when it costs something. In this message from Luke 9, we're challenged to move beyond comfortable Christianity and embrace the kind of discipleship Jesus actually calls us to. Jesus' question, "Who do you say that I am?" isn't just about what we believe—it's about how we live. If Jesus truly is the Christ, then our confession should shape our priorities, our relationships, our obedience, and our willingness to deny ourselves for His sake.• Your confession of Jesus should be reflected in the way you live, not just in what you say.• Following Jesus requires self-denial, daily surrender, and a willingness to obey even when it's uncomfortable.• The life that Jesus calls us to lose is ultimately the life He promises to save.Key Scriptures:Luke 9:18-27Matthew 8:18-23Matthew 16:21-24Mark 8:34-38This week, ask yourself honestly: Does my life reflect my confession of Christ? What is Jesus calling me to surrender so that I can follow Him more fully? If this message encouraged or challenged you, share it with a friend or family member who needs to hear it.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Pierre Cannings | May 31, 2026

Following Jesus was never meant to stay comfortable. In Luke 9, Jesus moves His disciples from simply walking with Him to joining Him in His mission. This message explores what it means to step into the calling of God, trust Him when you feel inadequate, and take the next step of faith even when you don't have all the answers. Through the sending of the disciples, Herod's opposition, and the feeding of the 5,000, we see that Jesus doesn't just invite us to know Him. He calls us to live boldly for Him. Whether you feel ready or not, God can use ordinary people to make an eternal difference.• Jesus turns the privilege of knowing Him into the calling of following Him• God often places needs right in front of us and asks us to trust Him anyway• Faith grows when we take the next step before we see the full pictureKey Scriptures:Luke 9:1-17Luke 24:45-48Acts 1:8What is God putting right in front of you today? Don't let fear, insecurity, or comfort keep you from the calling He has for your life. Trust Him with your next step, and share this message with someone who needs encouragement to follow Jesus more boldly.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Keith Bower | May 24, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

Galena Park, Pasadena, Spring Branch & Tomball all wrap up the school year todayBoy battlng blood cancer will be attending the Monster Jam in AustinFEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A grateful patient brought goodies in to thank the dental staff

What does Jesus do when life feels completely out of control? In Luke 8, we see Jesus face storms, darkness, sickness, fear, and even death itself. Through four powerful encounters, this message reminds us that Jesus does not promise a life free from chaos, but He does promise His presence in the middle of it. Whether you are walking through anxiety, uncertainty, grief, addiction, disappointment, or situations you cannot fix, this sermon points us to the One who has authority over every storm and every fear.• Jesus has power over chaos, darkness, suffering, and even death • Faith is trusting Jesus even when we do not understand what He is doing • God often grows our faith and character through difficult seasons, not around themKey Scriptures: Luke 8:22–56 Mark 4 Psalm 107:28–30 Isaiah 43:2If you are in a difficult season right now, do not assume Jesus has abandoned you in it. Bring your fears, questions, and struggles honestly before Him and trust that He is still present and still at work. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who may need hope in the middle of chaos today.Bayou City Fellowship Cypress Campus | Kevin Barra | May 17, 2026 Bayou City Fellowship

Why do some people experience lasting spiritual growth while others slowly drift away? In this message from Luke 8, Pastor Kevin Bear unpacks Jesus' Parable of the Sower and shows how the condition of our hearts shapes the way we respond to God's Word. Whether through distraction, hardship, comfort, or spiritual resistance, Jesus reveals the things that keep faith from taking root and what it looks like to truly follow Him.• Jesus calls healed people to become part of His mission• Spiritual growth happens when we hold tightly to God's Word through every season• Real faith moves from simply hearing truth to actually living it outKey Scriptures:Luke 8:1-21Proverbs 31:30-31Galatians 5:22-23Acts 17:26-27Take time this week to honestly ask yourself what kind of soil your heart has become. Are distractions, worries, or comfort keeping God's Word from taking root? Ask God to help you move from hearing His truth to living it out daily. If this message encouraged you, share it with a friend or family member who needs hope and spiritual direction.Bayou City Fellowship Cypress Campus | Kevin Barra | May 10, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

What if the thing keeping you from God isn't your past… but your perception of it?In this powerful look at Luke 7, we see two very different people sitting at the same table. One is respected, put-together, and religious. The other is broken, messy, and uninvited. And yet, Jesus makes it clear who truly understands grace. This message challenges the idea that some people need God more than others. The truth is, no one is forgiven a little. And when you finally see how much grace you've received, it changes how you love, how you live, and how you see others.There is a place for you at the table. The question is… will you take it?• We don't need more truth—we need to believe simple truth more deeply• No one is forgiven a little—we all need overwhelming grace• Jesus welcomes the unlikely and sends us to do the sameKey Scriptures:Luke 7:36–50If this message spoke to you, take a step: come back to the table, bring your whole story, and receive the grace that's already been offered to you. Then share this with someone who needs to know there's a place for them too.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Brian McCormack | May 3, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

On today's edition of the podcast, Eric is joined by Julian Haynes of Cosmic Ice Cream Co. to discuss his career, Cosmic, and more. Julian speaks with Eric about why he got into the ice cream business, how he left the oil & gas field, the first iteration of Cosmic, learning to make ice cream, getting the initial ice cream bug from a Portland concept, why Webster was the right location for their first shop, being selective about their locations, building the brand, the decision to take a more old school neighborhood ice cream shop approach with the concept, what they took away from opening their first location, how Christine Ha helped them decide on Spring Branch, getting the call about Pearland/Bellaire, building up the team, plans for the future, and more!Got a question for Eric? Email him at eric@culturemap.com. Follow Eric on Instagram @ericsandler and check out some of Eric's latest articles online at Culturemap.com: Houston Chefs Cook Up Goodwill at Feed the Soul Gala These Houston Restaurants and Bars are Going All Out for Derby Day 2026 Mimo Duo Open Tiny Italian Sandwich and Gelato Shop in Houston's East End Houston's New, All-You-Can-Eat Wagyu Beef Restaurant Opens This Week International Coffee Shop Chain Picks Houston for First Texas Store

What do you do when God is moving all around you… but not in your life? When you've been faithful, prayed, and trusted, yet nothing seems to change? In Luke 7, John the Baptist finds himself in prison, questioning everything. The same man who boldly declared Jesus as the Messiah now wonders if he got it wrong. And Jesus' response is both comforting and challenging. God is working—but not always in the way or timing we expect. This message speaks to anyone who feels overlooked, stuck, or confused by God's silence. It's a reminder that even when God doesn't meet our expectations, He is still faithful.• When God doesn't move how we expect, it doesn't mean He isn't working• Bring your honest questions and doubts directly to Jesus• The real issue isn't always our questions—it's whether we're willing to surrenderKey Scriptures:Luke 7:18–35Isaiah (Messianic prophecies referenced by Jesus)Malachi 3:1If you're in a season of waiting or wondering where God is, don't turn away—lean in. Be honest with Him about where you are, and take one step toward Him today. Share this message with someone who may be struggling to trust God right now.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Jeremiah Meadows | April 26, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

What does your heart look like to Jesus? In Luke 7, we see two powerful encounters that reveal the kind of faith Jesus honors and the kind of compassion He embodies. A Roman centurion shows unexpected humility and trust, while Jesus meets a grieving widow with deep, personal compassion. Together, they show us what it means to trust Jesus fully and reflect His heart to others. This message challenges us to move beyond surface-level faith and ask a deeper question: not just what Jesus can do, but who He truly is—and what that means for our lives.- A faith marked by humility and trust, not entitlement- Seeing Jesus for who He is, not just what He can do- Living with compassion that steps into the mess of others' livesKey Scriptures: Luke 7:1–17Proverbs 4:23Luke 4:31–362 Corinthians 12:8–9What would it look like to have a heart that trusts Jesus completely and reflects His compassion to others? This week, ask God to shape your heart and look for one opportunity to step into someone else's story with care and intention. Share this message with someone who needs to be reminded that Jesus sees what they're carrying.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Tom Douthit | April 19, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

It's easy to make life look good on the outside while things underneath are off. But Jesus isn't after surface change. He's after a transformed heart. In Luke 6, He calls us to love our enemies, forgive freely, and live differently from the world around us. And if we're honest, that feels impossible. This message gets to the root of why we struggle. The issue isn't just behavior, it's what's happening beneath the surface. Jesus invites us to stop focusing on others, examine our own hearts, and build our lives on a foundation that actually lasts.- Jesus calls us to a radically different way of living that goes against our natural instincts- Our words, reactions, and relationships reveal what's really going on in our hearts- Real transformation happens when we come to Jesus, hear His Word, and actually obey itKey Scriptures:Luke 6:27–49Philippians 4:8Take a moment this week to reflect honestly. Where is there a gap between what people see and what's really going on inside? Ask God to show you what needs to change, and take one step of obedience. If this message challenged you, share it with someone who needs to hear it too.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | AK Kuruvilla | April 12, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

What if the resurrection of Jesus isn't just a tradition, but a real, historical event that changes everything about your life today? In this Easter message, we walk through the reality of the cross, the evidence for the resurrection, and why it offers unshakable hope in a world filled with suffering and uncertainty. Whether you're exploring faith, returning to church, or celebrating what you already believe, this message invites you to take a closer look at Jesus—and respond.• The cross shows us that suffering isn't meaningless—God can bring purpose through pain• The resurrection isn't just a story—it's grounded in real evidence and eyewitness accounts• Because Jesus rose from the dead, hope, forgiveness, and new life are available to youKey Scriptures:Matthew 28:1–10Matthew 26–271 Corinthians 15If the resurrection is true, it changes everything. Don't ignore it—lean in and explore it. And if this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope this Easter.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Kevin Barra | April 5, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

What if everything you thought about being “blessed” was incomplete? In this message from Luke 6, we walk through Jesus' Sermon on the Plain, where He flips our understanding of blessing upside down. Instead of comfort, success, and approval, Jesus points to something deeper a resilient faith that trusts God regardless of circumstances. If you've ever questioned whether following Jesus is worth it when life feels difficult, this message will help you see your situation through an eternal perspective.- Jesus shows who truly comes to Him: the committed, the curious, and the needy- True blessing is found in trusting God's promises, not your current circumstances- A warning for those who rely on comfort, success, and approval instead of GodKey Scriptures:Luke 6:17–26John 15:202 Timothy 3:12Hebrews 11:29–40James 2:1–5Following Jesus doesn't always feel easy, but it is always worth it. Take a moment to honestly ask yourself: am I trusting God's promises, or just my present situation? Step into deeper faith this week by choosing obedience, even when it's uncomfortable. If this message encouraged or challenged you, share it with someone who needs this perspective today.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Kevin Barra | March 29, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

What if the biggest thing holding you back from experiencing Jesus isn't sin… but comfort, routine, or control? In this message, we walk through Luke 6 and see how Jesus challenges rigid thinking, confronts hard hearts, and invites us into a new kind of life. The “new wine” of Jesus doesn't fit into old patterns. It stretches us, transforms us, and calls us to something deeper. If you've ever felt stuck in your faith, resistant to change, or unsure how to follow Jesus fully, this message will help you recognize what might be getting in the way and how to move forward.• A wrong view of Jesus leads to a misdirected life• Hard hearts block the work God wants to do in us• Jesus calls ordinary, available people to live extraordinary livesKey Scriptures:Luke 6:1–16Exodus 20:8–111 Samuel 21Philippians 2:5–11Proverbs 4:23What is God asking you to do that feels beyond you right now? Don't ignore it. Trust Him in it. Let Him stretch you, soften your heart, and lead you into the life you were created for. Share this message with someone who needs encouragement to take that next step.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Tom Douthit | March 22, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

Have you ever wondered what happens when someone truly encounters Jesus? In Luke 5:27–39, Jesus calls a man named Levi, a tax collector despised by society. In just two words, “Follow me,” Levi's life takes a completely different direction. He leaves everything behind and begins following Jesus. This passage reveals something powerful about the gospel. Jesus did not come for people who think they already have it all together. He came for sinners who recognize their need for grace. And when someone truly encounters Him, that encounter leads to a transformed life.• When Jesus calls, it is the sinner who responds with repentance and humility• A true encounter with Jesus changes the direction and priorities of our lives• Following Jesus means aligning our beliefs, our hearts, and our daily lives with HimKey Scriptures:Luke 5:27–39Luke 18:10–14Psalm 1:1–6Matthew 23:1–3Romans 6:23Jesus does not simply invite us to believe something new. He calls us to become someone new. Take time to reflect on how you have responded to Jesus' call in your own life. If this message encouraged or challenged you, share it with a friend or family member who may need to hear about the life-changing grace of Jesus.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | AK Kuruvilla | March 15, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

In Luke 5, Jesus performs two powerful miracles that reveal something deeper about the kind of healing we all need. A man with leprosy comes in desperation, believing Jesus can make him clean. Another man is lowered through a roof by his friends, hoping Jesus will heal his paralysis. But in both moments, Jesus shows that the greatest healing isn't just physical. Jesus reveals that He has the authority not only to heal bodies, but also to forgive sins and restore what is broken at the deepest level of the human heart. The healing Jesus offers goes beyond the surface. It changes us from the inside out.• Jesus meets people in their desperation and compassionately heals their physical and relational brokenness• Many of the struggles we face are symptoms of a deeper spiritual problem rooted in sin• True healing happens when Jesus forgives our sins and restores our relationship with GodKey Scriptures:Luke 5:12–26Ephesians 3:17–19Genesis 3Psalm 103:12Jesus invites us to come to Him with more than our surface problems. Bring your whole life before Him and allow Him to heal what's deepest in your heart. Ask God to reveal where you need forgiveness and restoration. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to hear about the healing only Jesus can bring.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Kevin Barra | March 8, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

In Luke 5, Jesus meets fishermen who think they know their trade, their limits, and their future. After a night of empty nets, Jesus tells Peter to go deeper. What follows shatters Peter's categories, confronts his pride, and changes his life forever. This message walks through the journey from observing Jesus at a distance to fully surrendering your life to Him. If you've ever kept Jesus in a box, compartmentalized your faith, or wrestled with what it really means to follow Him, this sermon will challenge you to step into deeper waters.• Jesus moves us from observing to participating in His mission• He confronts the boxes and limits we place on Him• Following Jesus changes what we're chasing and requires open handsKey Scriptures:Luke 5:1–11Matthew 4:19Where are you in your journey with Jesus: observing, participating, being confronted, or surrendering? Take time this week to ask Him where He is pressing you to go deeper. Open your hands, trust His voice, and take your next step. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs the courage to follow Jesus more fully.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Kevin Barra | March 1, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

What makes Jesus the most compelling person in history? In Luke 4:31–44, we see a powerful snapshot of one day in the life of Jesus. He teaches with authority, confronts spiritual darkness, heals the sick, and then steps away to refocus on His mission. His power is unmatched, but what makes Him truly compelling is how He uses that power with compassion and purpose. This message explores the authority of Jesus, the heart of Jesus, and the mission of Jesus. It invites us to stop carrying what we cannot control and trust the One who brings order to chaos.• Jesus has authority over spiritual darkness, sickness, and the chaos we cannot control• His power is always paired with personal compassion for the hurting and overlooked• He models a life of purpose by stepping away to pray, refocus, and reengage the missionKey Scriptures:Luke 4:31–44Isaiah 61:1–2Hebrews 1:3John 10:10Do you know the power of Jesus in your own life, or are you still trying to manage everything on your own? Take a moment this week to come honestly before Him and ask for the healing and help only He can provide. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded that Jesus still brings order to chaos.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Kevin Barra | February 22, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

In Luke 4, Jesus returns to His hometown and clearly declares who He is. He reads from Isaiah and announces that He is the promised Messiah sent to bring freedom, healing, and forgiveness. At first, the crowd is impressed. But when Jesus refuses to fit their expectations and reminds them that God's grace is for outsiders too, admiration turns into anger. This message challenges us to wrestle with a crucial question: Are we truly following Jesus, or are we trying to make Him follow us? When Jesus doesn't perform on command, doesn't stay in our box, or challenges our assumptions, how do we respond?• Jesus reveals Himself as the Spirit-anointed Messiah who brings freedom, healing, and forgiveness• Familiarity and personal expectations can blind us to who Jesus really is• Every person must choose a response: bow in faith or reject His authorityKey Scriptures:Luke 4:14–30Isaiah 61:1–2Joshua 5:13–15Where has Jesus challenged your expectations? Have you made Him too familiar, too small, or too manageable? This week, ask yourself: Am I letting Jesus lead, or am I trying to control the outcome? If this message helped you see Jesus more clearly, share it with a friend or family member who needs to wrestle with who He truly is.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Kevin Barra | February 15, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

What does it actually look like to live as a true son or daughter of God? In Luke 4, Jesus enters the wilderness and faces real temptation, not just to sin, but to misuse His identity, power, and calling. This passage shows us that true sonship isn't about leveraging God for our benefit, but trusting Him fully and aligning our lives with His purposes. His example challenges us to examine what is truly driving our decisions at work, at home, and in everyday life.• True sonship puts God's purpose above personal provision• True sonship worships and glorifies God alone, not the world or self• True sonship trusts God by following Him, not testing His promisesKey Scriptures:Luke 4:1–13Deuteronomy 6–8Matthew 6:31–33Galatians 6:14Psalm 91Challenge yourself this week to ask what is shaping your decisions: comfort, provision, recognition, or trust in God. Where is God calling you to move forward in faith instead of waiting for proof? Share this message with someone who may be wrestling with purpose, identity, or trust.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Keith Bower | February 8, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

We all know what it's like to deal with clutter in our homes, but what about the clutter in our hearts? In Luke 3, John the Baptist interrupts everyday life to prepare people for the arrival of King Jesus. His message reminds us that spiritual drift is real, repentance is necessary, and making room for Jesus requires clearing what blocks our response to Him. This message challenges us to slow down, examine what's cluttering our hearts, and respond to Christ with urgency, humility, and trust.• Spiritual drift is natural, but God lovingly interrupts us to call us back• Repentance is a continual realignment of our lives toward God• Jesus has ultimate authority and unmatched humility, inviting us to make room for HimKey Scriptures:Luke 3:1–38Isaiah 40:3–5Romans 1:18Romans 5:18–19Ask God what clutter may be slowing your response to Him and take one step of obedience this week. Share this message with a friend or family member who needs encouragement to make room for Jesus.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Tom Douthit | February 1, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

What does it really mean to have a radical focus on Jesus? Many of us believe the right things and stay connected to church, yet our lives can feel blurry and unfocused. In this message, Pastor AK Kuruvilla explores why focusing on Jesus is foundational to a well-lived life and how loving Him is always expressed through obedience. By looking at the Great Commandment and the Great Commission, we are reminded that following Jesus is not about extremes but about exclusive allegiance. • A radical focus on Jesus is the root of how we live, love, and follow Him• Loving Jesus is evidenced by obedience, even when it's difficult• Discipleship happens in the gap between knowing truth and living it outKey Scriptures:Matthew 22:36–40Matthew 28:18–20John 14:15–23Colossians 2:6–7Psalm 16:1–11Ask yourself where your focus may have drifted and what obedience to Jesus looks like in this season of life. Commit to growing alongside others by stepping into biblical community, and share this message with someone who desires a life centered on Christ.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | AK Kuruvilla | January 18, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

In this message, Missions Pastor George Terry unpacks the biblical foundation for serving the city and the world. This sermon challenges our view of success, faith, and prayer, calling us to value eternal impact over temporary results. Greater works are not about more spectacular miracles, but about God accomplishing His purposes through ordinary believers who pray, trust, and obey.• God chose to accomplish His work through believers, not apart from them• Greater works are more extensive, eternal impact, not greater spectacle• Prayer aligned with God's will is the power behind God's missionKey Scriptures:John 14:12–14Psalm 8Acts 1:1–2James 4:2–3As you consider this message, ask God how He wants to use your life in His mission this year. Pray for a heart that desires what Jesus desires, and take a step toward serving locally or globally. Share this message with friends or family who are longing for purpose beyond the everyday.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | George Terry | January 11, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

The new year is a natural time to reflect and redirect, and in this message, Pastor Kevin Bear calls the church back to the heart of why we exist. Jesus is building His church, and He invites ordinary people to join Him in a mission that brings lasting meaning and eternal impact. Through Jesus' question to His disciples in Matthew 16, this sermon explores who Jesus truly is, where He is leading, and how each of us has a responsibility to live a multiplying life.• Knowing the true identity of Jesus is the most important decision of your life• Following Jesus means aligning your life with His mission to make disciples• God calls every believer to multiply their life by investing in othersKey Scriptures:Matthew 16:13–20Matthew 28:18–20Acts 1:6–8Numbers 8:23–26As you begin this year, ask yourself three questions: Who do I say Jesus is? Where is He leading? And how will I take responsibility to be part of His mission? Pray for opportunities to initiate, invite, invest, and multiply in the lives of others. Share this message with a friend or family member who is searching for purpose and direction.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Kevin Barra | January 4, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

In Luke 2:21–40, we see what happens after the manger. Mary and Joseph faithfully obey God's law, Simeon celebrates the fulfillment of God's promises, and Anna responds to years of heartache with worship and hope. Together, they remind us that God always fulfills what He promises and invites His people to live faithfully while they wait.• Jesus fulfills the law, the promises of God, and our deepest needs• God meets us personally in seasons of waiting and heartache• Faithfulness is formed through small, consistent acts of obedienceKey Scriptures:Luke 2:21–40Matthew 5:17Hebrews 2:14–18As God fulfills His promises, He calls us to live faithfully in the lives He has given us. Consider where God is inviting you to trust Him, grow patiently, and remain faithful in the small things. Share this message with a friend or family member who may be waiting on God or needs encouragement to keep going.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Kevin Barra | December 28, 2025https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

A boom in a quiet hangar, a frantic call, and a beloved 1968 Dodge Coronet 440 suddenly fighting for its life—this one starts with a gut punch and turns into a blueprint for getting back up. We're broadcasting from the Back to the Past Car Show in Spring Branch, surrounded by alumni, barbecue smoke, and a lineup that stretches from American muscle to a fresh JDM class. Adalia Graves, from the Spring Branch High School Foundation shares the moment her numbers-matching Mopar caught fire, the shock of seeing firefighters cut into the hood, and how she's navigating stated-value insurance, buyback math, and the long road to a faithful restoration.We trade stories like only car people do: a 2010 Corvette convertible with character, a legendary high-mile C5, and the quiet joy of fixing what others would scrap. Then Jeff opens the vault on “too powerful for their time” factory legends—the Chevy Impala Z-11, Pontiac's Super Duty “Swiss Cheese” Catalina, Ford's Thunderbolt, and the Hemi Dart—machines with underrated horsepower and quarter-mile swagger that still bend the market and our imaginations. It's a tour through the era when Detroit built street-legal race cars to win on Sunday and sell on Monday, the DNA of everything we love about performance.All of it plays out on a campus rich with memories. Cornerstone Academy stands where Spring Branch High School once anchored a neighborhood that's changed but never lost its pride. Sponsors like GNS Automotive roll in deep, judges fan out, and the Foundation turns registration and tacos into scholarships and local support. Between rain sprinkles and chrome reflections, it's clear why car culture endures: we fix, we share, we keep the wheels turning together.If stories like these move you, follow the show, share it with a friend who gets it, and leave a quick review. Your support helps more builders, survivors, and legends find the mic.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Eric is back again with another edition of the podcast. For this week's news and restaurants of the week, he is joined by Michael Fulmer, a co-founder of the Houston BBQ Festival. In the news, Eric and Michael discuss CASAEMA being named to Bon Appétit's best new breakfast spots list, a 3rd location of Handies Douzo coming to Spring Branch, and the opening of a new Memorial City location of Katz's. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Yiayia's Greek Kitchen is featured.  Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Bon Appetit Names Michelin-Recognized Houston Cafe to Best Breakfast List Casual Houston Sushi Restaurant Unrolls Third Location in Spring Branch Houston's 24-Hour New York Deli Sets Opening Date for Memorial Location Aggie-Loved Chicken Fingers Spot Sets Spring-Area Opening Date Houston Bakery Rises with a New Name, Bigger Menu, and Matcha

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It's Friday, July 18th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims slaughter Christian farmers Nigerian Muslims murder Christian farmers there on almost a daily basis, reports International Christian Concern.   Back in November 2020, the Muslim terrorist group, Boko Haram, slit the throats of 43 Christian farmers who were farming rice. Some were fishermen.   The government remains silent in the face of this genocide. The Christian farmers need our voices. International Christian Concern is raising money for an Emergency Relief Fund. You can make a contribution through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. According to Open Doors, Nigeria is the seventh most dangerous country worldwide for Christians to live. Ukrainian parliament picks new Prime Minister The Ukrainian parliament voted on July 17 to confirm Yuliia Svyrydenko as the new prime minister in a major cabinet shake-up. Svyrydenko, a 39-year-old economist, was tapped by President Volodymyr Zelensky to replace Denys Shmyhal after his five years in office. The new prime minister was confirmed with the support of 262 votes, with 22 voting against her and 26 abstaining. The reshuffle takes place as Ukraine continues to resist Russia's full-scale invasion while seeking to navigate a transforming relationship with its key international supporter, the United States. Mike Pence: Trump should release all Epstein files On Wednesday, CBS' Major Garrett asked former Vice President Mike Pence about the controversy swirling around the alleged Epstein list, reports the Gateway Pundit. It allegedly reveals the names of wealthy men who participated in the sex trafficking of girls and young women through the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Listen. GARRET: “President Trump said that the Jeffrey Epstein matter is a hoax. Last week, his justice department said there were more than 1,000 victims of Jeffrey Epstein. Last summer, Trump said he was open to declassifying all the relevant files and the Epstein client list and that his suicide looks suspicious. How can all those things be true and it be a hoax? I don't understand where things stand with all this.” PENCE: “I think the time has come for the administration to release all of the files regarding Jeffrey Epstein's investigation and prosecution. It's important that we protect the names of the victims. They should be excluded from any disclosure. “But whether or not the facts justify charges, I think that anyone who participated or was associated with this despicable man ought to be held up to public scrutiny.” Numbers 32:23 says, “Be sure: your sin will find you out.” Possible tropical depression off Gulf of America The weather system moving across the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday was showing a greater chance of becoming a tropical depression as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. The system has a 40 percent chance of becoming a tropical depression as it moves west over the Gulf of America toward southeastern Louisiana. The tropical weather will affect Alabama and Mississippi as well. New Orleans is bracing for 3 to 5 inches of rain through Saturday, but some areas could see as much as 10 inches. Camp Mystic counselor, who died in flood, worked with special needs kids 19-year-old Katherine Ferruzzo was devoted to caring for children, from the campers in her cabin at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas to the students with special needs who she helped as a teacher aide at Spring Branch elementary schools, reports the San Antonio Express-News. She planned to become a special education teacher after arriving at the University of Texas at Austin this fall to start her freshman year. Tragically, Ferruzzo died in the Fourth of July floods that swept through Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer retreat along the Guadalupe River in western Kerr County. She had been the only counselor who remained unaccounted for, when her family members said in a statement that her remains had been found last Friday. Her family said they are establishing the Katherine Ferruzzo Legacy Foundation “to honor Katherine and her compassion for those with special needs and learning differences.” She recently graduated from Memorial High School, where she helped set up the school's debut Unity Game, a mini-football game in which students with special needs could play football, cheerlead, or play in the band.  She was one of at least 28 Camp Mystic counselors and campers along with owner Richard Eastland who died in the July 4th flood. Father in flood used final moments to call his children And finally, Jeff Ramsey, a Texas father used his final moments before he was swept away by the furious flood waters of the Guadalupe River to call his son and daughter, reports Fox 4 in Dallas. Jake Ramsey, 24 years old, and his sister Rachel, age 23, never could have imagined the tragic turn a fourth of July getaway would take for their dad and his wife, Tonya. RAMSEY: “They were definitely in the camper when it was swept away. Twenty-six feet and 45 minutes, that's it's just truly one of the most horrific disasters you can imagine.” Once Jeff Ramsey realized it was too late for him and Tonya, he called his son and then his daughter to say goodbye. RAMSEY: “He left us both voicemails, just saying, ‘Hey buddy, I love you so much. I think this is it for us. Tell Rachel I love her.' “I went to listen to that message, and it broke me. Hers came after mine, and it was when they were already heading downstream. You could hear the panic, and it was just heartbreaking. We'll never listen to those messages again.” Jeff Ramsey made another call to Tonya's brother who was also camping along the Guadalupe River. RAMSEY: “Thank the Lord he called he called Tanya's brother because otherwise they would have probably slept in and been swept away in the flood as well.” Jeff found the frame of the camper. RAMSEY: “The frame's bent and just obliterated.” So far, only Tonya's body has been recovered. RAMSEY: “My dad always said, ‘God has great plans for you.' That was his one liner. And God calls us to trust Him no matter how terrible things may get.” Jeff was vice president of benefits with the Miller group. He also did a lot of volunteer work with the Adaptive Training Foundation, a gem for amputees. Tonya's cancer battle connected her with wigs.com where she was the client care manager. Jake offered a word of wisdom. RAMSEY: “Treat every day like it's your last. And you know, that's something that he did, and so I'm so grateful that he had such a great heart.” Psalm 90:12 says, “So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, July 18th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.