West Houston Church of Christ

08/25/2026

The fear of God drives out the fear of man. When your life is directed by reverence for the Lord, you're free from the pressure of people's judgment. That's the power of walking with God.

08/25/2026

Join us as we host a large group from Aggies For Christ (many of whom are our former students) August 28-30. They will be helping us with projects in & around the building as well as with our community partners.

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08/25/2026

Tuesday Devotional
What It Really Means to Fear God

The phrase "fear of the Lord" can sound intimidating at first. But it is one of the most freeing truths in all of Scripture. To fear God is not to cower before Him in dread. It is to hold Him in deep reverence, to take His Word seriously, and to live in a way that honors who He is.
The widow's husband had lived this way. During a time when the entire nation had turned to false gods, He remained faithful. That kind of conviction does not come from willpower alone. It comes from a heart that genuinely reveres God above everything else, including the opinions of others, the pressures of culture, and the cost of obedience.

Here is what is remarkable about a life shaped by the fear of God. It actually sets you free. When God is your highest authority, the approval of people loses its grip on you. You stop making decisions based on fear of what others think and start making them based on what God says is true and right.

If you want to live with that kind of freedom and clarity, it starts with cultivating a genuine reverence for God. Read His Word. Pray honestly. Obey even when it is costly. The fear of God is not a burden. It is the foundation of a life that is truly free.

Bible Verse
"You shall not mistreat any widow or fatherless child. If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry." - Exodus 22:22-23

Reflection Question
In what areas of your life are you more influenced by the fear of what people think than by a reverence for what God says?

Quote
"The fear of God in your life drives out the fear of man."
-Brian Offutt

Prayer
Father, grow in me a deep and genuine reverence for You. Let the fear of You be the anchor that keeps me steady and the freedom that releases me from the opinions of others. Amen.

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

The Impact Meal is September 20, 2026. This is an outreach ministry at Impact Church of Christ that feeds 200-250 people, many of whom are homeless or underprivileged. You can sign up to bring corn, potatoes, cookies, or bread. Please sign up and obtain an aluminum pan in the foyer, or provide your own. We will also need people to go to Impact Church to help serve and transport the meal. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Andy Spell.

Donate towards the purchase of Pork:
https://westhoustonchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/675/responses/new

Sign up to bring sides or to serve in the lobby or follow this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B44A5AB2FA0FA7-65232512-impact

08/24/2026

Kick off the 2026–27 Men’s Ministry year with an evening of great food, fellowship, and a challenge to grow deeper in your faith and friendships.

Invite a friend to join you on this evening.

Cost: $8

Check out the Sign-Ups page on the website or sign up using this link: https://westhoustonchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/653/responses/new

08/24/2026

Monday Devotional
Faith in the Middle of the Storm

Life does not always go the way we plan. Loss, grief, and hardship have a way of showing up uninvited, and when they do, they reveal what we truly believe about God. A widow in ancient Israel knew this reality all too well. Her husband was gone, her debts were mounting, and her sons were about to be taken from her. She had every reason to collapse under the weight of it all. But she did not. Instead, she ran toward God.

Her husband had been a man who feared the Lord, faithful even when the culture around Him had abandoned God entirely. His life is a reminder that following God does not guarantee a life free from pain. But it does shape how we face that pain. The widow had watched her husband live with conviction, and when her world fell apart, she knew exactly where to turn.

That is the quiet power of a life rooted in faith. It does not promise smooth roads. It promises that you will not walk those roads alone. Whatever you are carrying today, whether it is grief, uncertainty, or a fear you cannot quite name, you do not have to face it alone. God sees you. He is not distant. He is near, and He is ready to meet you right where you are.

Bible Verse
"And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19

Reflection Question
When life gets hard, is your first instinct to turn toward God or away from Him, and what does that reveal about where your trust truly lies?

Quote
"Sometimes bad things happen to those who love the Lord."
-Brian Offutt

Prayer
Lord, when trials come, help me to run toward You rather than away from You. Remind me that You are near, that You see me, and that You are more than able to carry what I cannot. Amen.

08/23/2026

Your breakthrough isn't waiting for you to have it all figured out. It's waiting for you to trust God with what you've already got. Real faith focuses on what's in your hand, not what's missing from it.

08/23/2026

The 2026 Ladies' Retreat will be at the Jordan Ranch Retreat Center, Friday, October 2 - 4, 2026. The theme is "The Beauty of Us"

Join us for a weekend of worship, fellowship, and shared stories as we celebrate God’s faithfulness and the beauty found in every season of life. Seen. Known. Together.

Learn more or sign up through the Sign-Ups tab on the website or by using this link: https://subspla.sh/w4pcdj4

08/22/2026

Men of West Houston, join us for breakfast on September 12th at 7:00am. This is an opportunity to connect, build genuine brotherhood, and grow together. Here's Joshua with the details.