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Devotionals & Essays

Where the Pulpit Meets the Pavement — Gospel truth, lived in real time.

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This week

New devotionals post Monday through Friday at 5 AM.

Current series

Serve Boldly

Now publishing · Nov 2–27

Wk 1

A Model for ServiceMatthew 20:20–28

Nov 2–6

Wk 2

A Call to ServiceExodus 3:1–4:17

Nov 9–13

Wk 3

Serving With TraumaMatthew 28:1–10

Nov 16–20

Wk 4

A Month in ReviewAcross all three sermons

Nov 23–27

The Essays

When the Crown and the Cross Became One

When the Crown and the Cross Became One

What England’s Act of Supremacy in 1534 can teach the American church about faith, power, and empire.

Where Do We Go From Here

Where Do We Go From Here

Dr. King’s last question, artificial intelligence, and why the Black church must help build what comes next.

We Are All Two-Face

We Are All Two-Face

David’s story, our divided selves, and the grace that refuses to walk away from broken people.

Devotional series

The Library

Serve BoldlyNow publishing

RootsComing soon

Family MattersComing soon

Holy TensionComing soon

40: ForwardComing soon

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AMP'd with Pastor Chris

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Undignified Praise · Live recording

This Is ChUrch

Live recording on Jan 1, 2027 at Antioch Fellowship, Dallas, with special guests Jabari Johnson, Jason Nelson, and Rich Tolbert Jr.