Tag: StarHope

  • What Comes After the Tears? Worship

    Post 3 of 3 // Psalm 51 David’s repentance doesn’t end in silence. It ends in singing. “Then I will teach the rebellious your ways… Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.” This is the fruit of forgiveness. When God heals your heart, your mouth can’t stay closed. Brokenness becomes a… — read more

  • Create in Me a Clean Heart: When You Need a Do-Over

    Post 2 of 3 \\ Psalm 51 We all know the feeling of regret. The shame that sticks. The moments we wish we could rewind. David had those too. But instead of wallowing in guilt, he cried out: “Create in me a clean heart, God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Notice that word:… — read more

  • Kiss the Son: Finding Refuge in the Reigning King

    Our world is no stranger to rebellion. From headlines to hashtags, we see it—nations raging, people plotting, the world pushing against any notion of divine authority. But none of this surprises God. Psalm 2 shows us that rebellion is not a new thing—it’s the natural posture of the human heart apart from grace. The kings… — read more

  • Two Paths. One Savior.

    This past Sunday was a special one — my first Sunday as pastor at Star Hope Baptist Church. And there’s no better place to begin than Psalm 1. Psalm 1 is more than the first chapter in the Psalms — it’s the front door to the whole book. It invites us in… and it also… — read more

  • My Favorite Psalms

    “Songs for Every Season of the Soul” We’ve started a new sermon series called My Favorite Psalms — and I’ll be honest with you: that’s not just a clever title. These are psalms that have shaped my life. They’ve given me words when I didn’t know what to pray. They’ve lifted my head when I… — read more