by roylbaldwin | Jan 26, 2026 | Blog
The gospel does not revolve around you. Christianity is not a self-improvement plan, an emotional support system, or a spiritualized form of self-focus. Following Jesus means surrender, self-denial, and re-centering life around God’s purposes, not our comfort. That...
by roylbaldwin | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
I saw a phrase trending online the other day – maybe you saw it too: “Maybe your path is harder because your calling is higher.”And I’ll be honest—I felt something warm inside. I read it and I thought, Man…that feels really good and right. Because when...
by roylbaldwin | Jan 10, 2026 | Blog
This past year stretched many of us and considering the news cycle already this year…that trend will not stop anytime soon. (I know that’s probably an understatement—but let’s start there.) For some, faithfulness simply meant continuing to show up—even when...
by roylbaldwin | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog
Karen and I were driving through Dahlonega, GA — the same mountain town where we honeymooned thirty years ago — when something in me finally cracked open. A lot has happened since those early days. Moves. Ministry seasons. Losses we never expected. Kids growing up...
by roylbaldwin | Oct 30, 2025 | Blog, HELD SERIES
“Look at the birds of the air… See how the lilies of the field grow.”— Matthew 6:26, 28 When Jesus spoke these words, He wasn’t dismissing anxiety.He was inviting dysregulated hearts back into rhythm with the Father. He didn’t say, “Stop worrying.”He said, “Look.”...
