Joey’s Notes

Welcome to my notes page—a space where I share my insights and experiences across a variety of topics. Here, you’ll find a collection of devotionals, conference notes, leadership strategies, time management tips, parenting insights, and more. Whether you're seeking inspiration, practical advice, or thoughtful reflections, there's something here to guide and encourage you on your journey. Enjoy exploring and feel free to check back often for new updates!

The Pattern of Real Worship “They entered the house and saw the child… Overcome, they kneeled and worshiped him. Then they opened their luggage and presented gifts…” Matthew 2:11 (MSG) Two things stand out to me from this verse: Firs

Joey Salazar 11/24/25 Joey Salazar 11/24/25

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The Middle Is Not the End There’s this small moment in Matthew 2 that most people read right past, but it hit me differently the other day: “Then the star appeared again…” (Matt. 2:9 MSG) Again. Meaning… at some point, it disappea

Joey Salazar 11/21/25 Joey Salazar 11/21/25

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Tired but Still Trying There are moments when worship feels easy. The room is full. The band is on. The atmosphere is perfect. And then there are other moments when worship feels like a long walk through unfamiliar territory. No clarit

Joey Salazar 11/17/25 Joey Salazar 11/17/25

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When God Speaks to Them Before You Have you ever wondered why God seems to speak to some people sooner and others later? Why one person gets clarity immediately while you feel like you are still waiting in the dark? I felt that tensio

Joey Salazar 11/14/25 Joey Salazar 11/14/25

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When God Changes Your Plans Have your plans ever been interrupted? Mine have.   In Acts 20, Paul’s journey shows us something powerful about plans and purpose. The first 21 verses paint the picture of a man who was strategic and

Joey Salazar 11/5/25 Joey Salazar 11/5/25

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A Fresh Heart “He went over all the old ground, traveling from place to place through Galatia and Phrygia, putting fresh heart into the disciples.” Acts 18:23 (MSG) Paul didn’t just plant churches, he revisited them. He didn’

Joey Salazar 9/19/25 Joey Salazar 9/19/25

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The God of Encouragement We often talk about God as our Provider . We look to Him as our Healer . We worship Him as our Savior . And all of that is true. But today I want to remind you of another side of Him: The God of Encourageme

Joey Salazar 9/8/25 Joey Salazar 9/8/25

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Little Do You Know “But Paul’s efforts with the Jews weren’t a total loss, for Crispus, the meeting place president, put his trust in the Master. His entire family believed with him.” Acts 18:8 (MSG) Paul’s ministry in Corinth wasn’

Joey Salazar 9/1/25 Joey Salazar 9/1/25

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The Day After You Win Yesterday was a big day. For me, it was the official launch of my book Snapshots: Seeing God in Everyday Moments . The build up was full of excitement, messages pouring in, people posting, my phone buzzing nons

Joey Salazar 8/27/25 Joey Salazar 8/27/25

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God is Near Paul was speaking in Athens, a city full of idols and altars where people were searching for truth in everything but God. Standing in front of philosophers at the Areopagus, he said something radical: the God who made every

Joey Salazar 8/18/25 Joey Salazar 8/18/25

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How to Truly Understand the Bible “He opened up the Scriptures so they understood what they’d been reading all their lives.” Acts 17:3 (MSG) That moment in Thessalonica is powerful. Paul was speaking to people who knew the Scripture

Joey Salazar 8/13/25 Joey Salazar 8/13/25

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Care Without Carrying “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) As a leader, you naturally feel the weight of what your staff or team members are going through. Their struggles aren’t just stories, the

Joey Salazar 8/7/25 Joey Salazar 8/7/25

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The Friends You Really Need "That night, under cover of darkness, their friends got Paul and Silas out of town as fast as they could. They sent them to Berea where they again met with the Jewish community." Acts 17:10 (MSG) Paul and

Joey Salazar 8/1/25 Joey Salazar 8/1/25

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Trust to Truly Live "Put your entire trust in the Master Jesus. Then you’ll live as you were meant to live." Acts 16:31 (MSG) The jailer had reached the end of himself. Just moments before, an earthquake had shaken the prison where

Joey Salazar 7/29/25 Joey Salazar 7/29/25

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Praise Beyond Position “Along about midnight, Paul and Silas were at prayer and singing a robust hymn to God. The other prisoners couldn’t believe their ears.” Acts 16:25 (MSG) Paul and Silas were in prison but prison didn’t have th

Joey Salazar 7/28/25 Joey Salazar 7/28/25

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Destination Determines Direction “The dream gave Paul his map.” Acts 16:10 (MSG) Paul was trying to figure out where to go next when God gave him a dream. In the vision, a man from Macedonia was asking for help. That one moment of c

Joey Salazar 7/23/25 Joey Salazar 7/23/25

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When God Says No I had my plan. A good one, I thought. The trail I was hiking on had a little side path I had taken before. It was quicker, quieter, and a bit more scenic. But this time, when I got to it, there was a barricade across t

Joey Salazar 7/21/25 Joey Salazar 7/21/25

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Don’t Back Down “But Paul and Barnabas didn’t back down . Standing their ground they said, ‘It was required that God’s Word be spoken first of all to you, the Jews. But seeing that you want no part of it... the door is open to al

Joey Salazar 7/18/25 Joey Salazar 7/18/25

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Joy Has a Look "When the governor saw what happened, he became a believer, full of enthusiasm over what they were saying about the Master." Acts 13:12 (MSG) In Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas meet Sergius Paulus, a Roman governor who was c

Joey Salazar 7/14/25 Joey Salazar 7/14/25

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Quiet Roles, Loud Results “John was with them as their helper.” Acts 13:5 (NIV) When Barnabas and Saul launched into their first missionary journey, they were not alone. John Mark came along, not to preach or to lead, but simply to

Joey Salazar 7/11/25 Joey Salazar 7/11/25

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