Meet Daryle.

Daryle Williams currently serves as Lead Pastor of First Church in Fayetteville, NC.

He grew up in Florida, but his favorite sport is snow skiing – go figure. As a young man he fell in love with Lynita and they were married in 1994. Together they have three children – Reeve, Haley, and Elin. In 2011 God called them to Fayetteville to be a part of the First Church family.

From time to time I share the message from Sunday at First Church as a blog post you can read, reflect on, and pass along. My hope is to make the timeless truths of God's Word practical for everyday life. I write about Ruth, generosity, forgiveness, hope when God feels silent, and what it means to follow Jesus today.

Red Letters is a series of short devotionals on the words of Jesus in the Gospels, verses like John 14:27, Matthew 6:33 and John 10:11. Start with the Blog or Red Letters below, or read the series on Ruth.

Dive into the very words of Jesus—highlighted in red in many Bibles—as He speaks directly to our hearts today. These daily or reflective pieces draw exclusively from the Gospels' "red letter" sayings of Christ, offering timeless truth, comfort, challenge, and guidance straight from the Savior Himself.

Explore practical reflections, biblical insights, and encouragement drawn from the full counsel of Scripture. These posts cover stories, teachings, and applications from throughout the Bible—helping us live out authentic faith in everyday life, grow in discipleship, and stay rooted in God's unchanging Word. Whether you're seeking encouragement for the week, study ideas, or thoughts on current challenges, you'll find honest, hope-filled content here.