Devotional Guest Post: Blake Hodge Nehemiah 12-13; 2 Corinthians 5; Proverbs 13 Thoughts from Nehemiah 12 & 13: If we were being honest, we see a list of names in Scripture and we often gloss over it. They are usually names we can’t pronounce, and we are so removed from their stories, that we use […]

March 18, 2024

From Ruins to Revival: Embracing God’s Transformative Work in Our Lives

Nehemiah 10-11; 2 Corinthians 4; Proverbs 12 Guest Post:  Marcia Thorsell I found Chapter 4 of 2 Corinthians to be chocked full of gems; however, when I got to verses 16-18, I was reminded again of something that really works as we walk this life out.  2 Cor. 4:16-18  TPT So no wonder we don’t […]

March 16, 2024

What’s Your Perspective? Shifting Views for a Life Beyond Limits

Nehemiah 8-9; 2 Corinthians 3; Proverbs 11 What’s the point? What is the point of our faith? Have we signed up for some kind of hell-insurance, or some sort of ethereal system to keep us from feelings of guilt or shame? What is the point of it all? Why did Jesus come? What is the […]

March 15, 2024

Rediscovering the Heart of Faith: The Transformative Power of Union with Christ

March 14 Nehemiah 6-7; 2 Corinthians 2; Proverbs 10 In the raw, unvarnished truth of the Gospel, there’s no room for slickness or concealment. Jesus, in His call to us, demands nothing less than complete surrender—denying ourselves, taking up our crosses, and walking in obedience, even unto death. This call isn’t nestled in the small […]

March 14, 2024

The Unvarnished Gospel: Embracing Self-Denial in a Self-Centered World

Devotional Guest Post: Katherine Brey Nehemiah 4-5, 2 Corinthians 1, Proverbs 9 Have you ever heard the term “telling it like it is’ ‘? Reading all of Paul’s letters, this term would describe his writing. There is no sugar-coating the Christian journey, and Paul offered first-hand accounts of the difficulties of answering Christ’s call. Of […]

March 13, 2024

Ditch Self-Reliance: Embracing Divine Rescue in Life’s Toughest Moments

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March 12, 2024

Embracing Spiritual Correction: Unveiling Growth and Unity in Faith

Ezra 10; Nehemiah 1, 1 Corinthians 15; Proverbs 7 Let’s return to the Gospel, shall we? We’ve been looking at the state of the church and repenting for the idolatrous state of our hearts, which is good, right, and necessary. But now it’s time to refocus on Jesus, who alone is our hope of glory. […]

March 11, 2024

Awakening to Spirit: From Dust to Divine Revelation

Devotional Guest Post: Katherine Brey  Ezra 8-9; I Corinthians 14; Proverbs 6 Several years ago, I heard a worship song with two lines that struck me so profoundly that I cried instantly. Simple, yet direct and, for me, thought-provoking-  Break my heart for what breaks Yours Everything I am for your kingdom’s cause The song […]

March 9, 2024

Reviving the Heart: Embracing Ezra’s Zeal for God’s Kingdom

Ezra 6-7; 1 Corinthians 13; Proverbs 5 Last night, I read another troubling and heartbreaking article about the exposures within the prayer movement. It’s beyond heartbreaking. I tossed and turned all night, like many of you, grieving and processing how we got here. This morning, as I scrolled through X, the stories and pain of […]

March 8, 2024

I Don’t Want to Be Offended: Because It Is All Coming Down

Ezra 4-5; 1 Corinthians 12; Proverbs 4 There will always be opposition to the Word of the Lord. After all, we are in a war. It is kingdom against kingdom, just as Jesus said. And so, if you find yourself in a wrestling match, do not lose hope. Do not despair. Fight! Fight to keep […]

March 7, 2024

Overcoming Spiritual Opposition: The Battle for Your Calling