Today, I want to introduce you to someone who is much more than just a pastor to me. Pastor Richie Thomas is a close friend, a mentor, and a brother in Christ. I met Pastor Richie several years ago when my mother lived in Crescent City and he became her pastor. What began as a connection through my mother grew over the years into a friendship that I deeply treasure. Richie and I have a few things in common. We’re both veterans, we both love the Lord, and we both have a passio

There's something about TobyMac's new song, "Lord It Feels Good," that caught me off guard. It's not because life suddenly got easy. It's because this song reminds me that God's goodness isn't measured by smooth sailing. When Toby sings..."I'm feelin' loved when the walls shake... Love when my heart breaks in arms that are open wide..." I think about the moments I've stood beside hospital beds as a chaplain. I've watched families say goodbye. I've had days when my own pla

Rather than replacing the original, this fresh arrangement builds upon its message, reminding listeners that God's amazing grace is just as life-changing today as it has always been.