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Captives Set Free, Youth Empowered: The Next Step for Miry Clay Ministries
When I look into the eyes of a 6th grader who genuinely wants to grow in Christ, I see more than just a student. I see hope, legacy, and the future church. That’s why we launched YEP – the Youth Empowerment Project, a three-year Christ-centered mentoring journey for 6th grade students who are hungry to…
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The Four Counterfeit Identities Men Chase
Every man wants to know he matters—but too often, we build our identity on what we can achieve, prove, or control. In this post, we break down four of the most common false identities men chase—secular, moral, religious, and even shallow versions of the Christian life—and reveal why each one ultimately fails to satisfy. The…
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The Problem with Identity: Why We Feel Lost
If we’re made in the image of God, why do so many of us feel insecure, anxious, or like we’re constantly falling short? In this post, we uncover what went wrong—how sin distorted identity, how the world and the enemy try to rewrite who we are, and why most of us are walking around with…
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Who Am I, Really?
We all wrestle with the question, Who am I really? In a world that defines identity by performance, image, or emotion, it’s easy to feel lost or unsure. But the Bible offers a deeper, unshakable answer—one rooted not in what you do, but in who God says you are. This post kicks off a 6-part…
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The Hope of Christmas: Looking Back and Moving Forward
As the calendar nears the end of December, Christmas has come and gone, but the hope it brings remains. The promise of Christ’s birth—the light shining in the darkness—is not confined to a single day or season. It is a hope that sustains us as we step into the uncertainties of a new year. “The…
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Out of Control but Not Out of Hope: God’s Plan in the Pruning
Out of Control but Not Out of Hope: God’s Plan in the Pruning explores the tension between life’s overwhelming moments and God’s intentional process of growth. Drawing from personal experiences—balancing the demands of doctoral studies, leading multiple ministries, and planting new campuses—the post reflects on how God uses seasons of pruning to shape us for…
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The Shift from My Efforts to His Grace: Understanding True Righteousness
This week’s blog explores the transformative journey from relying on self-effort to embracing God’s grace, emphasizing that true righteousness is found through faith in Jesus Christ, not personal achievements or good deeds. It unpacks the concept of positional righteousness—what Christ has accomplished on our behalf—and lifestyle righteousness—how we live out that grace daily. The message…
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From Prison to Pulpit: Expanding God’s Kingdom through Multiplication
This last week, I had the privilege of joining 42 passionate leaders for a four-day church planting residency summit in Irvine, California, hosted by Cru Fellowship for Church Multiplication (CFCM). Our mission was simple: expand God’s kingdom through street evangelism and church planting. The highlight was day three, where we broke into teams to partner…
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Why Plant Churches? A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Transformation
In this blog post, I share my personal journey from prison to the pulpit, highlighting the importance of church planting as a way to fulfill the Great Commission. Drawing from the article “Why Plant Churches?” and my experience in the Avondale community in Pompano Beach, I reflect on the biblical mandate to plant churches, meet…
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The Power of Vulnerability – Embracing Authenticity to Heal and Connect
The Power of Vulnerability – Embracing Authenticity to Heal and Connect In this blog post, we explore the significance of vulnerability and how it plays a crucial role in our healing and connection with others. Using the biblical story of Adam and Eve, we reflect on the natural human tendency to hide in times of…
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"From Prison to Pulpit: The Divine Set Up Journey of Author Shawn O'Neill" 