Devotionals

In the hum of the old Flint Farmer’s Market, with papaya juice in my hand and familiar faces all around, I learned that tasting God’s goodness often begins in the most ordinary moments.

Sometimes God doesn’t shout from the mountaintop—He meets you in the quiet clatter of a late-night diner, reminding you through a faithful friend that you’re never truly alone.

Like the Weather Ball that once lit up downtown Flint, life is full of shifting seasons—but in the midst of change, Hebrews 13:8 reminds us that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Whether sunny skies or winter storms, His steady presence is our anchor—and the best forecast of all.

The drive-in taught me this: it’s easy to show up and still miss the story—so live wisely, watch with purpose, and don’t let the moments God gives you fade into distraction.

Some of my best memories were made on the dusty field at Rock Park, where the streetlights signaled the game's end—a reminder that one day, our Father will call us Home, and we must be ready.

They may tear down the walls of Flint Central High School, but they can never demolish the legacy, love, and lessons built within them—especially when that legacy is rooted in Christ.

Whether in marriage, mentorship, or friendship, the relationships that shape us most are the ones that lead us closer to Jesus—our truest companion and guide.

Even the best heroes can inspire us, but only Jesus deserves the throne of our hearts.

Growing up on Vernon Avenue in Flint, Michigan—walking to practice with childhood friends, cheering on the Flint Central Indians, and feeling the heartbeat of the drum corps—I learned that true fellowship isn’t built on where you’re from, but who you walk beside.