Daily Devotional

My dearest Advent Family, Today’s passage comes from Isaiah 26:12 (NLT): “Lord, you will grant us peace; all we have accomplished is really from You.” I loved the simplicity of this verse this morning! It acts as a simple prayer as well. But not only is it a simple...

My dearest Advent Family, Today’s passage comes from 1 John 5:4 (ESV): “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith.” I loved reading and writing this Bible passage as I continue in the...

My dearest Advent Family, After Easter, I started back up the habit of writing Bible verses every morning before I go to work and after I have sent my kids off to school. It’s an easy habit to get into since it takes me a few minutes to write out a few passages. Every...

Hi Friends, I want to end this week by answering a question many have asked me: Do I miss being a pastor? The answer is a resounding yes. I miss baptizing babies and burying the saints. I miss studying the Word and preaching it. I miss leading chapels, retreats,...

Hi Friends, Do you ever stop and think about the person who delivered your Amazon package at 11 PM? Or the crew that cut your lawn—and fifteen others—last Thursday? Or the tired young woman who handed you your McDonald’s order this morning? Many of these are the...

Hi Friends, People often ask me, “What is the greatest challenge at Boca Helping Hands?” Yes, it can be difficult to secure enough food each month, raise funds for tuition, and recruit volunteers to serve at five locations six days a week. But the greatest challenge...

Dear Friends in Christ, In my previous devotion, I said that the resurrection puts God’s stamp of approval on everything Jesus said and did. I added, “This means that feeding people and helping them build better lives should matter to people of the resurrection.” That...

Dear Friends in Christ, It’s “just Andy,” and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this week’s devotions. It was a joy to celebrate Easter with you recently. I’m so thankful that God has called Pastor Patrick and his family to serve among you, and I look forward...

We are an Alleluia People; We are a Resurrection People Day5: Living the Alleluia As we come to the end of these days of reflection, we return to the question at the heart of Easter: how will we live because He is risen? After the Resurrection, Jesus meets His...

We are an Alleluia People: Trusting the Promise Day 4: Alleluia in the Struggle “Unless I see the nail marks… I will not believe.”… Jesus said, “Put your finger here; see my hands… Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:24–28) The...

We are an Alleluia People: Christ walks beside us, even when we do not yet see Him. Day 2: Alleluia in the Ordinary of our Lives After the Resurrection, life didn’t suddenly become extraordinary. Many of the disciples were confused and unsure of what came next. Many...

Day 3: Alleluia Is Meant to Be Shared “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!… They told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.” (Luke 24:5–6, 9) When I look at this scene, I imagine the expression on Mary...

Day 1: Alleluia, He is Risen Alleluia, Alleluia—He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed. Each year when I read the Passion, I wonder who I would have been in the time of Jesus. Would I have stood faithfully beside Him like Mary Magdalene or Martha and Mary? Offered comfort...

Friday: A Heart of Gratitude — He Is Risen Scripture: “He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” — Matthew 28:6 Reflection: Though the sorrow of the cross is fresh, we live in the victory of the resurrection. Jesus endured the cross, bore our sin, and conquered...