Palatka, FL

"Holding On (Praise God)," a powerful declaration of God's faithfulness through every season of life. It's a song for anyone who has ever found themselves hanging on to hope and discovering that God has been holding on to them all along.

Ephesians 2:19 "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens [outsiders without rights of citizenship], but you are fellow citizens with the saints (God’s people), and are [members] of God’s household..." Today's verse of hope is one that makes us all not just feel like family, but know that we are. Lizzy Nichole For many years, Lizzy Nichole has been caring for animals of all kinds. She has worked as a vet tech and a photographer, and today she serves as the Children's Director at River..

Palatka city leaders are proposing department cuts and the elimination of 12 positions as they work to close a more than $4 million budget shortfall.

You know those mornings when you wake up late, the house is a mess, the bills are waiting, your phone has about 47 notifications, and somehow you’re already tired before the day has even started? Yeah… Forrest Frank gets it! “OKAY!”, takes all that everyday chaos and turns it into an upbeat reminder that God is still good, and we're going to be okay. What makes this song even more interesting is where it came from. Forrest originally started putting the song together live on Instagram w

I repotted a peace lily that has been in my house for quite a while. It’s actually a very special plant to me. It came from a friend’s funeral. There were so many beautiful flowers and plants at the service, and his family blessed me by letting me bring this one home. It's in a prominent place so it often brings to mind this friend we lost too soon, and it reminds me to pray for his family. But it had been in the same pot for quite a while, so this weekend I decided it was time to give it a.

Sometimes a song comes along that you don't just hear—you feel it deep in your spirit. Tauren Wells has a gift for creating music that speaks to the church while reaching far beyond its walls, and his newest single, “Breathe On It,” is one of those songs. It carries a powerful invitation: lean in, lift your voice, and believe God can bring life to what looks dead. The song draws our hearts toward the power of the Holy Spirit, reminding us of the imagery of Acts 2, the valley of dry bones,

The suffering we endure can make us better or bitter. It is what we choose to do with it that determines the outcome. - Richard Wurmbrand

You know, every once in a while a song comes along that feels like it showed up right on time. Not because life is perfect… but because life isn’t perfect. Today’s New Music Friday brings us a brand-new song from Matt Maher called “Gonna Be Alright.” Now, if you’ve been around Christian music for any length of time, you know Matt Maher. He’s given us songs like “Lord, I Need You,” “Because He Lives (Amen),” and “Alive & Breathing.” His music has a way of taking de

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 passion for sharing the.

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 plans didn't work...