Almost Summer!

Hi friends,

It’s been a full and blessed season for me. Life has been busy in the best ways—beautiful, healthy grandchildren, a wonderful wife, and amazing kids. I honestly can’t ask for more. Sometimes, I feel overwhelmed by God’s goodness, even wondering, “Why me?” I know I’ve done nothing to earn such blessings, and yet, He gives them freely.

At the same time, my heart is heavy for those who are walking through grief and hardship. There’s one family in particular who could really use prayer right now. I won’t share details, but God knows every name, every tear. Please join me in lifting them up.

Even in the busyness, I found time this past week to create three new videos and revisit an older one that I’ve given fresh life to with a new narration. The video is called “His Great Agony.” Originally voiced with a British AI accent (because everything sounds more profound with an accent, right?), I’ve now recorded the narration myself—California accent and all!

His Great Agony was created for Good Friday or Maundy Thursday, focusing on Jesus’ time in the Garden of Gethsemane. It’s a deeply personal reflection on the anguish He endured, and a reminder that in our own suffering—whether personal or shared—Christ is near. He knows. He’s been there. And He walks with us through it all.

So, without further ado, here is His Great Agony, narrated by yours truly:

His Great Agony (new Narr.)

Lately, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about worry—not the kind that hits in crisis, but the quiet, daily kind that sneaks in through headlines, health concerns, finances, or the future. It can take hold before we even realize it, quietly crowding out peace.

In those moments, I often catch myself trying to “figure it out” before I pray—like maybe I’ll save God a little time if I solve it first. But that’s not trust. That’s control dressed up as responsibility. And it never leads to peace.

This past week, I put together a new video called Why Worry—a short devotional film that speaks to the anxious places in all of us. It’s a reminder that worry is not a burden we were ever meant to carry, and that peace begins not in having all the answers, but in surrender.

I hope this video meets you in a quiet moment. I hope it speaks to your heart like it did to mine as I created it.

Here is Why Worry:

Why Worry

As the days stretch longer and the evenings grow softer, I’ve been reflecting on what makes summer feel so special. It’s more than sunshine and cookouts—it’s the moments of connection. The unhurried conversations on porches. The neighbors who wave, the laughter echoing down the street, the simple joy of being known.

That sense of belonging is something we all long for—and something the church is uniquely called to offer. So, I created a light-hearted summer welcome video that celebrates community, warmth, and the open invitation of the Gospel.

It’s called, “A Summer to Belong.” And it’s not just about a season—it’s about an open door, a place to be loved, and a reminder that no matter who you are or where you’ve been: God loves you. You’re welcome here.

Enjoy the video:

A Summer to Belong

Sometimes an idea comes to you so quickly, so clearly, that you just can’t shake it. That’s how To Completion began. The image of a potter shaping clay dropped into my heart, and I knew I had to follow it. In just a few days, the video took shape—much like the message it carries: that God is faithful to finish the good work He starts in us.

This one’s for anyone feeling unfinished, uncertain, or worn out in the waiting. Be encouraged—His hands are still on you. He’s not done yet.

Here is To Completion:

To Completion