Ryan Keeps It Real

Let’s get right to it! This week's verse is Joshua 24:15b, “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” This is a popular verse. You can find it printed on plaques, painted on reclaimed wood, highlighted in Bibles, and even painted on the walls of many homes. It's a statement of faith. A ... READ the POST

It's week 46 of 2021 and the Holiday Season is upon us! I know the holidays can feel busy, overwhelming, exciting, lonely, crowded…the full spectrum of emotions. As we navigate the next few weeks, let’s remember that the devil wants us to be busy and distracted because it disrupts our joy, presence ... READ the POST

It's week 45 in our 52 week series! My original goal when starting this series was just to write God's word on my heart and spend more time in His word. That's exactly what I've done, and I hope you have as well! The verse for this week is Matthew 28:19-20. Most know this as The Great Commission. ... READ the POST

With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, many of us will turn our attention to what we are grateful for. And gratitude is the root of happiness. When we take time to focus on the good that we have, it decreases our capacity to reflect on what is lacking in our lives. This is why I frequently say ... READ the POST

Our week 43 verse is found in Luke 16. If that chapter doesn’t seem terribly familiar to you, I’m not surprised. For starters, it’s actually a pretty confusing read! In fact, I read Luke 16:1-15 multiple times in the last week and I'm still not sure that I’ve got it fully sorted. (Especially verse ... READ the POST

I hope week 42 is off to a fantastic start! Fall weather has reached Texas and it's perfect for campfires, s'mores, Saturday morning soccer, and the State Fair! This week I'm taking time to really evaluate what's taking up space in my mind and guiding the choices I make. For almost two years now, ... READ the POST