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!

No Favorites “Peter fairly exploded with his good news: ‘It’s God’s own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites!’” Acts 10:34 (MSG) Peter is standing in the home of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. This was a huge deal

Joey Salazar 6/30/25 Joey Salazar 6/30/25

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Heaven Takes Notes When an angel appeared to a Roman centurion named Cornelius, the first words were not about what he lacked but about what God had already seen. “Your prayers and neighborly acts have brought you to God’s attention.

Joey Salazar 6/28/25 Joey Salazar 6/28/25

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Clear the Room A while back, I was praying in my home office before a big decision. I had worship music playing, my Bible open, and my heart ready. But my phone kept lighting up. Texts. Emails. Group chats. Nothing bad, just a flood of

Joey Salazar 6/26/25 Joey Salazar 6/26/25

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Quiet Life, Loud Legacy “She was well known for doing good and helping out.” Acts 9:36 (MSG) Tabitha, also known as Dorcas, was a disciple in the early church who quietly served her community by helping the poor and making clothes f

Joey Salazar 6/23/25 Joey Salazar 6/23/25

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The High Road is the Hard Road (But It's Worth It) I just finished High Road Leadership by John Maxwell. And wow… this book hit different. Not because it had flashy new ideas. Honestly, most of what Maxwell says is what you already

Joey Salazar 6/21/25 Joey Salazar 6/21/25

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Get Up and Make Your Bed “Peter said, ‘Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed! ’ And he did, it was up and out of bed in a moment.” Acts 9:34 (MSG) I finally found a Bible verse I can use to tell my kids to cl

Joey Salazar 6/20/25 Joey Salazar 6/20/25

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Covered and Called Then Barnabas took him under his wing. He introduced him to the apostles and stood up for him, told them how Saul had seen the Master on the road, and how the Master had spoken to him. He also said how in Damascus h

Joey Salazar 6/18/25 Joey Salazar 6/18/25

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Get Your Vision Back "He sent me so you could see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit… Something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, he could see again !" Acts 9:17–18 (MSG) There’s a difference between sight and vision

Joey Salazar 6/17/25 Joey Salazar 6/17/25

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Flight Mode Focus: Unlocking Productivity from the Sky I recently took a flight and, once again, something surprising (but not so surprising) happened, I got more done in those few hours in the air than I often do in a full workday on

Joey Salazar 6/15/25 Joey Salazar 6/15/25

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Not Perfect, Just Chosen “Don’t argue. Go! I have picked him as my personal representative to non-Jews and kings and Jews.” Acts 9:15 (MSG) God said this about Saul. The same Saul who had a past full of violence, pride, and mi

Joey Salazar 6/13/25 Joey Salazar 6/13/25

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You Pray, He Plans There was a disciple in Damascus by the name of Ananias. The Master spoke to him in a vision: “Ananias.” “Yes, Master?” he answered. “Get up and go to the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus. His name is Saul. He’s

Joey Salazar 6/9/25 Joey Salazar 6/9/25

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Master My Heart “Who are you, Master?” — Saul (Acts 9:5 MSG) “Yes, Master?” — Ananias (Acts 9:10 MSG) Same word. Same God. Two completely different hearts. Saul said it out of confusion. Ananias said it out of clarity. One wa

Joey Salazar 6/6/25 Joey Salazar 6/6/25

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Climbing Into Chariots “The Spirit told Philip, ‘Climb into the chariot (the one belonging to the Ethiopian official).’ Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, ‘Do you understand what you’re reading?’” A

Joey Salazar 6/4/25 Joey Salazar 6/4/25

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Inconvenient Obedience Philip, one of the original twelve disciples chosen by Jesus, had just experienced revival in Samaria. Crowds were responding to the gospel. Lives were changing. Then God interrupted all of it with a new assignme

Joey Salazar 6/2/25 Joey Salazar 6/2/25

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You Can't Buy This Peter said, “To hell with your money! And you along with it. Why, that’s unthinkable, trying to buy God’s gift! You’ll never be part of what God is doing by striking bargains and offering bribes. Change your ways an

Joey Salazar 5/31/25 Joey Salazar 5/31/25

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Scattered, Not Stopped “Forced to leave home base, the followers of Jesus all became missionaries. Wherever they were scattered, they preached the Message about Jesus.” Acts 8:4 (MSG) “The city was swept with joy.” Acts 8:8 (MSG) Th

Joey Salazar 5/29/25 Joey Salazar 5/29/25

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I Hardly Noticed “But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, hardly noticed, he only had eyes for God.” (Acts 7:55 MSG) They were yelling at him. Dragging him out. Accusing, attacking, preparing to kill him. And yet Stephen hardly noti

Joey Salazar 5/27/25 Joey Salazar 5/27/25

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Not Mine to Finish “David asked God for a permanent place for worship. But Solomon built it.” Acts 7:46–47 (MSG) David asked… but God used someone else. David had the ambition. Solomon had the assignment. That simple truth carri

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Stick to the Assignment A few years ago, I thought being a good leader meant saying yes to everything. If someone needed a flyer, I’d make it. If the mic wasn’t working, I’d fix it. If someone didn’t show up to greet, I’d jump in. On p

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Making Sense of Good Sense “So, friends, choose seven men from among you whom everyone trusts, men full of the Holy Spirit and good sense...” Acts 6:3 (MSG) That phrase caught my attention: “good sense.” It’s not one you hear ever

Joey Salazar 5/21/25 Joey Salazar 5/21/25

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