Desire, Discipline & Delight “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous person avails much.” — James 5:16 Prayer is powerful. We know that. We say that. But if we’re honest, prayer can also become familiar. Sometimes it flows easily. At other times it takes discipline simply to stop, quiet our hearts and pray. James points us towards Elijah as an example of prevailing prayer — prayer that persists, believes and makes a difference. Elijah…

What is your heart really seeking? "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33 Surfers know what it means to search. We search for swell, offshore winds, uncrowded line-ups and that perfect wave. We willingly invest our time and energy chasing something we love. Yet beneath every search lies a deeper question - one Jesus asks each of us:…

The theme for Christian Surfers in 2026 is: Go Uncharted. It’s inspired by Acts, chapter 1. After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples over 40 days, teaching them about the kingdom of God. Yet, even after all they had witnessed; the miracles, the crucifixion, the resurrection, and these appearances the disciples still viewed the world through a nationalistic Israel-centric lens. They asked Him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to…

On the Gulf Coast of Florida, swells are most commonly short period wind swells. A usual day of surf is probably 5 - 7 seconds. While this is great to get your wave count up, there really isn't much waiting around for sets. You don't have to wait for the best wave as most all the waves hit the sandbar the same. You catch a wave, two or three duck dives on the paddle…

Matthew 8:25-27And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, “What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?”  You may have heard this story before: the disciples and Jesus are…

Entering the Kingdom of heaven is marked by continuous steps of faith. Faith that requires surrendour and trust in God. The rich young ruler came to Jesus and asked what must I do to inherit eternal life? (Matthew 19:16 Paraphrased) Jesus responded: obey the commandments. To which the Rich Young Ruler said: all these I have obeyed since a child - what do I still lack? The rich young ruler correctly identifies; something is…

I’ll be the first to admit that surfing is probably the most selfish sport in the whole world: my beach, my spot, my wave. It really does revolve around us. This mindset goes even further when we seek approval and respect—when we want to get clips or make a name for ourselves in the lineup. The world is so focused on self, and at the center of the surf world, it’s no different. But…

Right at the end of Matthew’s Gospel - before Jesus ascends into heaven, Jesus leaves his disciples with this final mandate: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19 This is…

I often surf a particular break here in San Diego that has both very high-quality waves and is also extremely crowded. It is a spot that clearly highlights those who surf it often and those who do not. It is a shifty wave that moves unpredictably. For those who surf it often, it appears they have special powers to know exactly where the waves will be amongst the many people. It is the masterful…

At the East Coast campout, the theme "Send It" was reinforced by our bonfire speakers. Jacob shared the story of the group who lowered their crippled friend through a roof so that Jesus would heal him. Kyle spoke about immersing ourselves in Scripture (by whatever method), because the Word transforms us to serve others. After returning home, we enjoyed some fun fall waves, with sets about 1-2 feet overhead. I paddled out before sunrise,…