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In Oct 2010, we started "holiness-preaching.com" with the content of a few hundred sermons. We were able to later purchase the domain name "holiness-preaching.org" from a foreign firm. Today we have over 5,000 sermons to choose from and many other tools (Song Lyrics, Bible Study, and other links) for people to access for free. Recently we have seen more than 1,800 visitors per day to the site. http://holiness-preaching.org

04/07/2026

The Power of the King

The last few years Jess and I (begrudgingly) started buying bees to make our own honey. Last year we bought this beautiful bee castle, transported them from their cage into the bee castle and things went swimmingly. Every day or two, we’d change out their sugar water, made sure the Bee Castle was situated a few inches off the ground and well balanced and we did our best to take good care of them.

Because of this, we reaped the benefits in our garden also. Sun Flowers grew 9-10’ and things bloomed like never before. Sadly, while everything appeared to be growing and going well, it was only seasonal. As we soon found out that not only were the bees no longer producing Honey, there were no bees.

To our dismay, they had been too busy working and staying busy- they rejected the Queen.

Today, I woke up early, drank my depresso and went outside to mow. While I was out mowing, the buzzing around the Bee Castle was so loud, I thought my lawnmower was messing up, so I stopped, turned off my mower and realized the buzzing was coming from the new hive we transitioned over. I don’t once recall them working so ferociously last year.

The difference? They embraced the Queen.

The Power of a Queen is this:

1.) The Queen is the only one with the power to reproduce. Ensuring the Hives Survival and growth.

2.) The Queen produces Colony cohesion through a pheromone called Queen Mandibular which promotes unity and cohesion.

3.) She is in control of the population. She removes or alters the mentality of those bees who disrupt or limit productivity or unity.

4.) The Queen offers stability. It keeps bees focused on expanding their community.

Without a queen, a colony cannot replace or add to its worker population, leading to a loss of cohesion, inability to forage, and eventually the death of the hive.

I would imagine many of us are praying for things in our lives. Many of us are praying for church growth, reconciliation, cohesion, unity and to bear the fruits of our labor, but I fear we have busied ourselves so much in worrying and working that we have neglected the King.

If we usher in His spirit and embrace revival in God, the rest shall be added.

01/07/2026

Potential over Problems:

When we assess potential, we make the cardinal error of focusing on starting points and the abilities that are immediately visible. In a world obsessed with innate ability, misguided by "perfection", we assume the people with the most promise are the ones that stand out right away. But high achievers vary dramatically in their initial aptitudes. If we judge people only by what they can do on day one, their potential remains hidden.
My point is this: God sees potential where we often see problems.
In Luke 7:36-50, a pharisee named Simon hosts Jesus and, seeing the woman wash His feet, concludes that she is a sinner and even questions Jesus, saying if He were a prophet, would know this and not let her touch Him.
In response, Jesus challenged Simon's judgement by calling out His lack of hospitality and contrasting that with her love and dedication. Jesus affirmed her actions. He says, (47) "Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: (48) "Thy sins are forgiven." (50) "Thy faith have saved thee; go in peace."
Where we see problems in people, God sees potential. Where we see an empty canvas, God sees art. Don't let your limitations limit God.

12/09/2025

THE BRIDGE:

There was once a man who carried a message.
It was simple, but he was stubborn with hope.
He walked from town to town saying,
“God has made a way home.”

Some listened kindly.
Some laughed sharply.
Most shook their heads and walked on.

Still he spoke
to crowded streets
and quiet alley ways,
to those who hurried past
and those who wouldn’t meet his eyes.

But one day, he saw the ground breaking.
A thin crack, like a line drawn in the dust.
By evening it had widened.
By dawn it had become a chasm
dark and deep

He called out again,
“Turn back! There is still time!”
But the people kept walking toward the edge,
toward the place where the world fell away.

And his heart broke with the thought that others will fall.

He knelt at the lip of the canyon,
tears sliding down his face.
“Lord, I have tried,” he whispered.
“Still, they won’t hear about you.”

Then he heard it—
not a voice from above,
but a still, small voice within
If they will not turn because of your words,
perhaps they will turn because of your love.

So the man laid down across the gap
arms stretched wide,
face pressed to the dust.
He became a bridge of flesh and faith.

At first, no one noticed.
Then one woman turned back,
saw him lying there,
saw the chasm beneath him
and the hope in his eyes.

She stepped onto his back,
crossed carefully,
and when she reached the solid ground
on the other side,
her heart opened to God.

Others saw her peace.
They remembered the man’s words.
They turned too
one by one,
hesitant,
ashamed,
but longing for life.

And each time someone crossed,
the chasm widened
as if darkness wanted to divide the world
and pulled its edges farther apart.

Still he stayed.

After a time, the woman who had crossed
looked back at the man
his body shaking,
his arms growing weak.

She could not leave him alone.

So she returned to the canyon’s edge,
whispered, “If you gave your life for me,
I can give mine for them.”
And she laid down before him.

Now two became the bridge.

And then a third.
And a fourth.
Until a living pathway stretched across the divide
a line of people wo have been redeemed
becoming a line of redemption.

More and more turned back.
More and more crossed over into grace.

And the man, still lying at the center,
lifted his weary eyes and smiled.
The message he carried
was no longer only spoken—
it was lived.

And love, once planted in one heart,
had grown into a bridge wide enough
for the whole world to walk across.

-s.r.

11/22/2025

Jesus Is Always With Us:

Lately, I’ve felt like I am going through a transition period of my life. I’m super blessed and don’t have much to complain about, but I’ve also watched as God has slowly pruned back some things in my life for this season. Rather friends, book delays, separation from family, fill in the blank. I have a vision of things I would like to see God move in and it’s discouraging when they aren’t happening in the timeframe you expect. It’s hard to navigate these moments “alone”.

God recently laid Luke 24 on my heart.

This is the simple truth:

When you are walking away from disappointment, Jesus is walking beside you. Read Luke 24 for reference

In the midst of heartache and disappointment, He is still the God of all comfort.

We al know this story in Luke 24 that’s always stuck with me. Two disciples are walking away from Jerusalem, the place of pain, the place where their hopes were crushed. They had believed Jesus was the one to redeem Israel. But now…He’s gone. Crucified. Buried. And with Him, all their expectations.

So they did what we often do. They walked away from the heartbreak.

But here’s what convicted me. Jesus meets them there.
On the road of disappointment. In the middle of their confusion. Right in their grief.

And they didn’t even recognize Him at first. Isn’t that us? In our most painful seasons, we often don’t realize He’s been with us the whole time, listening, walking, reminding us of truth.

That’s what He does with them. He doesn’t rush them past their pain. He walks with them in it.
And when He breaks bread with them, their eyes are opened, and they recognize Him.
Then they say, “Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road?”

I’ve had seasons like that—where I felt like I was walking away from something I had hoped for. Times when I didn’t understand why things happened the way they did. But looking back, I can say with full confidence: Jesus was walking with me.
Even when I didn’t see Him. Even when I didn’t feel Him.

He is still the God of all comfort. Still near to the brokenhearted.
Still patiently walking beside His hurting children, reminding them of who He is.

So if you’re in a season like that. Of walking away from disappointment, don’t lose heart. He’s closer than you think. And one day soon, your eyes will be opened to just how near He’s been all along. You’ll see there’s a greater purpose than what you realize.

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09/23/2025

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05/22/2025

New paint? ☑️

New floor? ☑️

New parking lot? ☑️

New curriculum? ☑️

New clothes? ☑️

New you?

01/28/2025

How Strong Is Your Faith?

It’s easy to have faith when you can see the end of a storm. It’s easy when you can squint and see a faint light at the end of the tunnel. But, what happens if that storm lasts a little longer than you expected? What happens when that darkness is heavier than its ever been?

It’s easier to have faith when you have assurances from God. It’s easier when you have a clear direction, but how will you respond when He is quiet and you must walk the unknown path? When you don’t have that blessed assurance? How strong is your faith? Even when you can’t feel Him, He lives within you. Will you have faith as such?

QUITTER'S DAY:As Christmas has come and gone, there's often a bittersweet feeling to that. Christmas is a day we prepare...
12/27/2024

QUITTER'S DAY:

As Christmas has come and gone, there's often a bittersweet feeling to that. Christmas is a day we prepare for all year around and within a blink, the new year is here.

That alone can bring some overwhelming thoughts. I'm someone who isn't great at leaving the present because I don't do well with change. Others couldn't care less what they leave behind. That's okay too. But, what if I told you we are meant to use both?

At the end of every year we set New Year Resolutions. Setting goals is good, staying committed to them is better. I think because we live in such a fast paced society, we give up on our dreams and goals sooner than we should. We want to see the results now. We want to be 30lbs less by tomorrow, we want to get everything done ASAP and then we get discouraged when the process is slower than we anticipated.

I think it's fair to say we hold ourselves to too high a standard. For those who may stay committed, but maybe don't reach their goal-that doesn't mean you failed, so don't give up so soon. Progress is never failure.

Quitter's Day is the second Friday of every January. 80% of people give up before their boat ever leaves the Docks. Don't let moments of doubt or impatience ever keep you from fulfilling your dreams, passions or goals. Embrace the journey.

Above all, Christians-don't give up on Jesus. The one who gave His all for you. He saw the moments you'd stumble in your walk, but still thought you were worth it. Don't get discouraged when your ministry isn't taking off as fast as you wanted. Don't give up outreach when you get rejected. Don't stop evangelizing because you didn't reach your goal of new converts. Keep going. God will not judge you based off your failed results. He will judge you for your lack of effort.

Don't celebrate Quitter's Day this Year.

10/17/2024

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS:

I am always a little more sentimental this time of year. As the old leaves begin blowing away in the wind, Winter comes and bears the nakedness to all. There is always a gap between the extraction and new blooms. Keep this in mind- Winter doesn't last.

At the start of the year, I made a resolutions list on my phone. One of the things I typed was, "Do one fun thing every week and give thanks every day for all God has provided, blessed us with and allowed us to do." I sat back last night and listed all the amazing things I've been able to do with my little family. I went to my journal and I wrote down all the things God has blessed me and it brought a tear to my eye. I went to bed later than I intended do, but I needed that moment to sit back and count my blessings.

You see? As good as this year was, it also had some dark moments of hurt for me. I've felt the sting of doubt, fear, worries about my family and I clung onto bitterness and hurt until it started to really damage my spiritual walk and affect my daily actions. I hit a low for close to two months. I grew impatient with people and nonchalant about things I'm usually passionate about.

It was on a ride home one night months ago that I realized it was time to let go of those things that constantly ate at me, but I didn't know how. I gripped white knuckled to them thinking, "God, maybe I kind of trust you to fix this" but I didn't. I tried to fix them and it got worse and in turn, I GOT WORSE. Thankfully, this lasted a short period of time. As I was looking for some advice, a mentor told me to count my blessings and keep praying. The prayer really helped me and I've had some beautiful intimate moments with God, but I was still holding on to stupid things.

Finally, I sat down and made the list of all God has blessed me with and I felt such a peace. Are all the things I've wanted fixed fixed? No. But, I am. And God is good, and God is faithful, and He makes all things new.

What I've learned is that counting your blessings requires you to let go of the things you keep thinking about and clinging to. He is so much greater than the sum of your heartache. He is the mender of all things, but best of all, He is simply good and worthy to be worshipped. Let go and lift your hands to Him.

06/17/2024

Most often, our greatest blessings and triumphs come through heartache and tears. They come after we start to wonder when God is going to come through and things are going to change.

Many times we (myself included) use these moments to blame God for not caring, but what if those tears were meant to blur out the less important things and draw us to the problem solver?

When we begin to realize only God can change this situation is the situation truly able to begin changing. Let Him change your perspective before He changes your problems.

In Mark chapter 8, Jesus heals a blind man and asks him if he can see. The blind man responds, “I see men as trees walking.”

Jesus puts His hands on him again, made him look up and the man could see clearly.

Perhaps as Jesus was working, the blind man was looking past Jesus and what was in the distance was blurred.

My point is this-perspective matters. Don’t get mad at God when things aren’t moving fast enough. Just look at Him.

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