We had a pop-up storm last evening. It came fast and seemingly out of nowhere. The rain fell hard, lightning flashed across the sky, thunder rumbled deep, and the wind blew fast and furious. Before long, the electricity began to flicker on and off. I stepped onto the porch to watch the storm. I was…

Suffering only lasts a little while and God is already working on your restoration story.

Scripture: Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Devotional Sometimes it’s hard to wait on the Lord. We live in a fast-paced, instant-gratification world. With overnight delivery, instant downloads, and immediate answers, it leads us to believe waiting is almost obsolete. We have allowed ourselves to…

I was running errands the other day and a song came on the radio. It gripped my soul and got my spirit pondering. The song is Left it at the River by Jamie MacDonald. If you haven’t heard it, I will try to post it below. If I can’t, you can find it on YouTube.…

Even if… those are two very powerful words. It takes a lot of faith and conviction to declare those words, especially in times of uncertainty. It indicates a strong resolve in staying the course with unwavering dedication. It shows complete trust that, no matter the circumstances we face, we truly believe that God is working…

The other night I decided to make some Irish Stew. Some may call it mutton stew, but personally, I like the sound of Irish stew better. This beloved dish, rich in history and flavor, offers a warm embrace on chilly evenings. For those of you who may be asking, “what in the world is that?”…

Well, friends, we are 7 days into the new year, and it’s a time brimming with excitement and anticipation. A year full of new possibilities, where dreams can be transformed into reality and aspirations can take flight. You’ll hear the phrase “New Year, New You” tossed around like candy at a parade, a reminder that…

I know, I know it’s just the beginning of the year and here I am bringing up storms. It is fitting as I sit under the shelter of my tin roofed porch listening to the rain beat a steady soothing rhythm that my mind should wander to the storms in life that will surely come.…

Welcome, friends. My name is Gray C. Howell. I am honored to have you join me on this journey chasing after the Heart of God. One of my favorite Bible heroes after Jesus, of course, is King David. David is known as a man after God’s own heart. He had such an awe-inspiring faith in…