Back Porch Ministries

05/20/2026

PRAISE REPORT

God is moving in a mighty way! We are excited to announce that water and electricity are officially being turned on at the church property! This is another huge step forward as we continue preparing to build the very first building on the property and officially open our doors soon.

What started as a vision and a calling from God is continuing to unfold right before our eyes. Through faith, obedience, prayer, and the support of so many incredible people, we are watching God make a way where there seemed to be none.

We truly believe God blesses those who are willing to step out in faith and do His work. Thank you to everyone who has prayed, encouraged, supported, and stood beside this ministry.

Please continue praying for wisdom, provision, protection, and guidance as we move into this next chapter. If you feel led to support, donate, volunteer, or help in any way, we would love to hear from you.
God is good, and this is only the beginning.

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” — Galatians 6:9

05/12/2026

Matthew 7:13-14

“You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.

The Passage (simplified)
Wide gate / broad road → destruction
Narrow gate / difficult road → life
Many choose the wide path
Few choose the narrow path

Verse-by-Verse Meaning:

“Enter through the narrow gate…”
Jesus is calling for a decision. This isn’t passive—you have to choose which path you’ll walk.

“Wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction…”
The “wide road” represents a life that follows the crowd:

Doing what feels easy
Living without restraint or accountability
Following worldly values instead of God’s truth

It’s popular because it requires no real sacrifice.

“But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life…”
The “narrow road” is a life of intentional faith:

Surrendering to God:

Living by truth, not feelings
Choosing obedience even when it’s hard

It’s narrow because it requires:

Discipline
Faith
Commitment

“Only a few find it.”
Not because it’s hidden—but because most people won’t choose it. The narrow path often goes against culture, comfort, and convenience.

The Big Idea:

This passage is about direction and destination:

Easy doesn’t mean right
Popular doesn’t mean safe
Hard doesn’t mean wrong

Real-Life Application:
Every day, you’re choosing a path—through your actions, priorities, and mindset
The narrow road isn’t about perfection—it’s about pursuit
Following God will sometimes feel lonely, but it leads somewhere eternal

Simple Takeaway:
You don’t drift onto the narrow path—you decide to walk it.

05/09/2026

Through valleys deep and mountains high,
I walk with God beneath the sky.
When storms arise and oceans roar,
His faithful hand still leads me forward more.
There are nights the tears fall like rain,
Moments filled with sorrow and pain.
Questions rise that I can’t explain,
Yet through the hurt, His love remains.

The weight of life can press so hard,
Leaving hearts bruised and scarred.
But even in darkness, a light still shines,
A whisper of hope through troubled times.

For this world is not my final place,
I’m only passing through by grace.
Each trial faced, each battle won,
Draws me nearer to God’s own Son.

When people leave and dreams may break,
And fear begins my soul to shake,
I remember the cross, the price He paid,
And find new strength to not be swayed.

Faith is not the absence of pain,
Nor shelter from life’s pouring rain.
It is standing firm when all seems lost,
Trusting God no matter the cost.

There is something greater beyond this life,
Beyond the suffering, tears, and strife.
A promise waiting beyond the skies,
Where eternal joy will finally rise.

No more sorrow, no more fear,
No more burdens carried here.
Only peace forevermore,
Standing with Christ on heaven’s shore.

So I will walk though the road is long,
Holding tightly when I’m not strong.
For every trial has a purpose true,
And God is making all things new.

Until the day I see Him face to face,
I’ll keep running this race with faith.
Knowing through every tribulation endured,
My eternity with Him is forever secured.

05/06/2026

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04/29/2026

https://campaigns.tithely.com/45520-back-porch-ministries/building-for-church

We just set up an Tithe.ly app and launched a fundraising campaign to raise the funds needed to secure a building on the property. Please help us to spread the word and share this post.

Make a Pledge

04/28/2026

You’re not alone in what you’re facing. God is already there.
Walk in courage today.

04/21/2026

God is not looking for perfection, He is looking for Obedience.

04/20/2026

God Bless

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

Gospel of Matthew 7:13–14 paints a powerful picture of two paths in life—one wide and easy, the other narrow and difficult.

Devotional: “The Narrow Way”

Jesus said, “Enter through the narrow gate.” He explains that the wide gate and broad road are popular, comfortable, and easy to follow—but they lead away from life with God. Many choose it because it requires little resistance, little sacrifice, and allows the crowd to set the direction.

But Jesus calls us to something different.

The narrow gate represents a life of intentional obedience, surrender, and faith. It’s not always the easiest path, but it is the one that leads to true life—life that is grounded in God’s truth, peace, and eternal hope. Jesus makes it clear that few find it, not because God is hiding it, but because it requires a heart that is willing to follow Him above everything else.

This passage challenges us to ask: Am I following the crowd, or am I following Christ?

Walking the narrow road means there will be moments of pressure, misunderstanding, and sacrifice. But it also means walking closely with God, being shaped by His Word, and being led into life that doesn’t fade.

Reflection
Today, choose the narrow path—not because it is easy, but because Jesus is there