God is my source of comfort. That is a portion of a Truth statement I regularly say over my life. Here is the full version: God is my source of comfort. He comforts me in all my troubles. I am a comfort to others, using the same comfort God gives me. Truth statements have become essential spiritual…
Being determined isn’t enough, you also have to be diligent! A verse jumped out at me in the book of Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes is a fascinating book in the Bible. Here you have Solomon, who was the wisest and richest man in the Scriptures, and probably of all time. Solomon had it all and tried it a…
The official registration for an 11-day trip to Israel I am leading from March 13th through March 23rd of 2023 is OPEN and space is limited. You can visit the tour page HERE and register HERE and it is available for anyone and everyone. On this trip, not only will we have an expert Israeli tour guid…
The seriousness of judgment and the solace of grace is both sobering and soothing at the same time. Yesterday, as I was reading Scripture and spending time with God, I was stopped by one verse in the book of Numbers. Let’s be honest; Numbers can be a place where we often find ourselves skimming to g…
Meet the Maness Family! After being introduced as the next Senior Pastor of The Harbor in Friendswood, TX, this last Sunday, I figured we might have a couple of new followers or some people curiously checking us out online. My name is Jeff Maness! My wife is Sabrina. We have been married for 24 year…
Even in times of uncertainty, I will move ahead as I rest in God’s Sovereignty, rejoice for all He’s done, and refuse to ever give up. That is a Declaration of Truth I added to my life based on my final sermon this past Sunday at Element Church . Truth statements have become one of the key spiritual…
Thank You, Element Church! Thank you doesn’t seem like enough in moments like these, but it’s the only words we have in the English language. T = Transparency – Thank you for allowing me and my family to be transparent. You’ve let us be people first, then pastors. H = Home – Thank you for accepting…
I will finish what was started! That is a Declaration of Truth I regularly say over my life, and it has been a vital one in my ministry at Element Church . Life is hard. Ministry, like so many other professions, can be weary at times. Having an anchor truth like this has been so helpful during those…
Yesterday, I posted the emotion I felt the most as we approached our final Sunday at Element Church . Today, I want to share one of my greatest memories. It’s hard to pick just one memory from the last 14 years. Every baptism, specifically baptizing my best friend Todd, is right there at the top. So…
Element Church almost didn’t even get started because of the day in 2007, when I almost gave up. As my final week at Element is underway, my heart and mind are flooded with all sorts of emotions. Joy and praise for all that God has done. Thanks and appreciation for all the people who have loved and…
I have been rescued by Jesus so I can serve Him, stand fearless, and shine His light to those around me. That is a new Declaration of Truth I began saying over my life. Truth statements have become one of the key spiritual disciplines which help me replace the lies of the enemy with the Truth of God…
I run to win! Here is a Declaration of Truth I say over my life: I run to win! I am disciplined in my training, running with purpose in every step toward an eternal prize. I train my body to do what it should and I will not be disqualified. Truth statements have become one of the key spiritual disci…
