Matthew McCraw

I just finished reading Killing Cockroaches by Tony Morgan.  You can check it out here.  The book was very practical and helpful for me as a church leader.  Tony Morgan offers insights on leadership, technology, church life, the family, and much more.  He also filled the book with wonderful Top 10 lists.  Tony suggested to read a little Read more

Instead of a Show by Jon Foreman (of Switchfoot) is an incredibly biblical and convicting song about our “show” of worship.  I highly encourage you to check out the video here and the lyrics below: I hate all your show and pretense The hypocrisy of your praise The hypocrisy of your festivals I hate all your Read more

If there is anybody else out there like me who shares devotions with football teams now and then, you probably could use some help with ideas.  Here are some lessons that I did over the last few weeks.  Feel free to use them and make them your own.  Also, you can sign up for a Read more

  I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Danny Akin while he was at Southern Seminary and Highview Baptist Church.  I have really appreciated him ever since I first met him.  This interview that I heard only makes me appreciate him more. Read more

High school football is great. I have the pleasure this season of working with one of our local high school teams as their team chaplain. Our team, Barron Collier Cougars are now 5-3 after a huge division win last night. The game had everyone on the edge of their seat until the last second. It Read more

The weather today reminded me what it is I love about Florida. I opened the doors and windows and just smelled the air. I planted some flowers and played outside with my foster daughter, Ashleigh. We went to the neighborhood pool as a family. I drove to a meeting with the windows down in my Read more