
You Don’t Want a 50/50 Relationship? - Bravester
There are two kinds of 50/50 relationships that I see: one about incompleteness and another about keeping score.

There are two kinds of 50/50 relationships that I see: one about incompleteness and another about keeping score.

There are two kinds of 50/50 relationships that I see: one about incompleteness and another about keeping score.

I found myself sitting in a waiting room while my young granddaughter worked with a reading tutor. Through the wall, I could hear her carefully practicing vowel sounds. In the next room, a high school student wrestled with trigonometry. I sat in one of the old wooden chairs, next to...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits down with Greg Laurie to discuss his faith, the role of government, and America's future.
Revive Our Hearts
What defines your idea of womanhood? It’s easy to let our beliefs be shaped more by the voices we follow or the people we admire than by the eternal, unchanging Word of God.

DALLAS -- Movie director Jon Erwin is someone who has had great success over the years. From October Baby way back in 2011 to Jesus Revolution and back to I Can Only Imagine, the Birmingham, Alabama native has always had a knack for finding and telling stories that resonate with...

Shows like "House of David" and "The Chosen" do not completely stay true to Scripture? Let's talk about it.
Sheryl H. Boldt
Self-esteem is a fragile thing, especially when we don’t base it on what God’s Word says about us. In the past, I based my self-worth on what I did (or didn’t) accomplish or what others thought of me. My relentless need to be loved and accepted drove me to unhealthy relationships, which left emotional scars.

NOTE: This is the third in a series where I consider some of the faith and arts issues surrounding artificial intelligence. Click here to read Part 1: The Issue of Virtuosity or Part 2: The Is…

Before America can have a spiritual awakening, we need church revival. The first step of a spiritual awakening is personal revival.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits down with Greg Laurie to discuss his faith, the role of government, and America's future.

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. -- Romans 15:4Please Pray:Father, I need your encouragement today as I live in this world that constantly tears me down. I can sometimes...

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. -- Romans 15:4I opened my yogurt this morning, and it had a positive little saying on the foil top. “Success is not final;...
Revive Our Hearts
Feeling overwhelmed by the noise around you? Discover ten practical ways to quiet your heart and find God’s peace.

Continuing to look at some parallels between Ephesians and New Jerusalem: in 1:16 Paul prayed for the Ephesians asking that God “may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the full …

The story of Abraham is fundamentally a story about God’s promises. Throughout Scripture, God made covenant promises to Abraham that would shape the destiny of a nation and ultimately affect all hu…
Eliezer Gonzalez
A week in Hebrews 9: contaminated consciences cleansed by Jesus' blood. His once-for-all sacrifice changes everything. He's coming back.

“O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?” – Romans 7:24 Radical change began the moment I started following Jesus. My desires changed. I quit getting drunk and high. Despite my sexual drive, I stopped fornicating. I wanted to read the Bible for...
Nicole O'Meara
My husband and I have a little routine to get me on my feet. No one gets hurt, and I’m back in action. When God gives us a job, even just one simple job, he doesn’t expect us to do it on our own. He reaches down and lends a hand.

Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven! And praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness! Praise him w

Nashville-based therapist Tricia Thornton came to the country’s attention in 2023 when she counseled grieving children and their families following the tragic Covenant School shooting.An emerging figure in the world of child and family therapy, Thornton combines psychological and neuroscience research with spiritual guidance to address many of the mental...

Note: A few days ago, while looking through old files, I discovered the sermon I preached at the memorial service for Ray Pondell. The sermon was preached on August 7, 2004. Ray was a faithful memb…

A summary of the prayers in Nehemiah: Elevate your prayers with Nehemiah’s models: blend praise, petition, confession & vows for deeper, varied communio ...

Image generated via AI. Do you want to be counted wise, to build a reputation for wisdom? Here’s what you do: Live well, live wisely, live humbly. It’s the way you live, not the way you talk, that …

Evangelism isn't as hard as you think. You don't need to know every single thing, just "once I was lost and now I'm found" to begin today!
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is introducing you to voices that inspire us to love Jesus more deeply. Today, I’m honored to share Myshel Wilkins with you—a gifted worship leader, songwriter, and speaker whose life radiates the beauty of trusting God through ever
When we slow down and pay attention to the world around us, we open ourselves to possibilities and gifts just waiting to be received!

The keys to know God personally. You need to seek God with all your heart. Seek to know God, His will, and His ways. God wants to have close fellowship with you
Beth PatchinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33Why is this man so angry with me? I wondered. He had just pulled in and parked head-to-head with...

By Elizabeth Prata Jesus said I AM seven times. Satan said “I will” five times. There is a big difference between I AM and I will. Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. (John 6:35). “I a…

Stand firm, therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all flaming missiles...

Stand firm, therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all flaming missiles...

How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! (Psalm 84:1). What did that mean when they penned those words in Old Testament times? What does it mean for us as we receive their words today? T…
Shirley BrosiusinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” – Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) This verse describes spiritual warfare, the conflict between believers and evil satanic forces....

I hopped up on the counter at the soda fountain and placed my five-year-old feet on the spinning stool in front of me. Dad sipped on a Coke and talked to the lady behind the counter with the red-and-white-striped apron tied around her waist. “This is my little girl,” Daddy said with a smile. “She’s a little monkey.” “Why, Read more...

It’s a label that I have worn for a long time. Because I did not extend my education beyond high school, I have lived with the stigma that I am “less than qualified” for anything …
This video will show you how to overcome demonic hindrances. It is one of the videos of our Power Outreaches. Related: How do you overcome Obstacles What are demonic hindrances? Demonic hindrances are obstacles, attacks or limitations presented against you by the devil and his demons. We can’t deny the fact that these satanic […]
The importance and impact of prayer is a matter that many individuals frequently disregard. 1.IntroductionA Christian's faith is built on prayer. It's not just about requesting stuff; it's also about talking to God, asking for His assistance and expressing gratitude for all that He has done for us. This type...
Amy OlrickinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." - Hebrews 12:1-2 Please Pray:Today’s evening prayer comes from the cherished hymn, “How Great Thou Art”, originally penned by Carl Boberg. If you know the tune, sing it...
Amy OlrickinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." - Hebrews 12:1-2 Over the years, my kids have gone through stages of being obsessed with a particular celebrity or another. A parade of characters from the Wiggles...

“O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?” – Romans 7:24Please Pray: Father, we confess we need you to deliver us from sin. We need your forgiveness and grace. Help us pursue your righteousness and rest in the righteousness of Jesus because we...
Eddie Jones
In Christ All Things Are Yours “So then, let no one boast in men. For all things are yours— whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come—all are yours, and you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.” (1 Corinthians 3:21–23) Underlying Truth In […]

The prophet Amos delivered his oracle during a period of material prosperity in Israel, yet spiritual famine gripped the land. His words capture a paradox that resonates across millennia: “They sha…

By Elizabeth Prata Even though it’s Fall and heading into Thanksgiving, Christmas, and deep winter, I never stop thinking about the ocean. During the Fourth of July long weekend, lots of fami…

Be the first to watch the new trailer for I Can Only Imagine 2, set to release in theaters nationwide on February 20, 2026.Based on the breakout success of the 2018 theatrical release of I Can Only Imagine starring John Michael Finley and Dennis Quaid, this sequel continues the remarkable...

We walk paths lined with routine or shadowed by sorrow or surprise. And yet, true clarity comes only when walking in step with the Spirit of God.
Eliezer Gonzalez
Jesus' blood does what animal sacrifices never could—cleanses your conscience completely. Discover the freedom found in Hebrews 9:11-14.
Beth PatchinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33Please Pray: Lord, help us all to remember who our enemy truly is—and how powerful we are in You...

To trust that you are held securely triggers your trust issues. Hence we try to earn this love by being a good boy or good girl.
Revive Our Hearts
There is a specter, far superior, the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of the Living God, who alone can drive away the shrouded memories of the past.

In the fall of 2018, John Chau was a 26-year-old American missionary, motivated to share the Gospel message with anyone he could encounter. So zealous was his quest that Chau would go to great lengths to help others, all while being a messenger of peace. But very few people could...

A study of John 7:14-24 reveals Jesus teaches with authority, indicators for spiritual discernment, and the application of divine precedent.

This introduction to the prayers in the book of Job demonstrate how the book can enrich your prayers by learning to lament boldly, petition persistently, an ...

By Elizabeth Prata A while back I listened to the great Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones preach through a series called “Great Biblical Doctrines.” I love doctrine. By doctrine, I come to know Chr…
Shirley BrosiusinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” – Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)Please Pray: Dear Lord, sometimes your armor feels heavy and hard to wear. We’re...

Image generated via AI. I have started seeing fantastic news on Facebook lately. It usually starts with, “BREAKING NEWS from Branson, MO.” This gets my attention. Sometimes, my heart wi…
Carol McLeod
We have all been created on purpose … with purpose … and for purpose. Why is it then that so few of us actually live in that sweet spot of God-given purpose? Why is it that we are content to settle for mediocrity, for half-a-life, for busyness rather than for usefulness?

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits down with Greg Laurie to discuss his faith, the role of government, and America's future.

By Elizabeth Prata In part 1 I looked at the historical context that brought female Christians to a place these days where the waters of complementarianism have been so muddied that women are now c…

Rocky soil in a believer's heart doesn't just happen. Bad teaching distorts who God is and blocks a Christian's ability to grow deep roots.
Mike Genung
In this broadcast, Mike lays out the effective steps that can be taken to break free from porn addiction. Shutting down all dishonesty and lying and staying connected to others are just the beginning. The character needs rebuilding and the heart yearns for healing… what this Read More
Sarah FreymuthinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. – Ephesians 6:12Please Pray: Lord, thank You that You have all authority over evil and darkness....
Sarah FreymuthinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. – Ephesians 6:12 We can get worked up when someone angers us or has a grievance...
Revive Our Hearts
The things we do in the valley matter. When we live for Christ—when we behold Him and put Him first—our actions take on significance that goes far beyond ourselves.
There is a war going on and far too many fail to realize that truth. Many who do know fail to understand that the war is a spiritual war.
While we diligently maintain our physical home, it is equally important to nurture our spiritual home as well.Just as our homes is not only about relaxing in sunshine we need to prepare our spiritual homes for life storms, too. Faith can’t develop without discipleship and spending time with God. Faith...

The book of Esther is unique among all the books of the Old and New Testament—there is no mention of God and no prayers! Can we learn anything about prayer ...

I've read it dozens of times. So why today am I so stuck on this one verse that escaped my careful gaze all the other times? Why now?
Mary Rooney Armand
The Gifts of the Magi as recorded in the gospel of Matthew represent three important aspects of our spiritual journey. Learn about the gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh and what they teach us about our faith.

Paul prayed in Ephesians 1:16-23 that God would grant us a spirit of wisdom and revelation to enlighten the eyes of our heart so that we may know (inwardly, subjectively, experien-tially) “th…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits down with Greg Laurie to discuss his faith, the role of government, and America's future.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits down with Greg Laurie to discuss his faith, the role of government, and America's future.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits down with Greg Laurie to discuss his faith, the role of government, and America's future.

Daniel's prophecy in Daniel 8 is a vision given to the prophet Daniel during the reign of King Belshazzar. It features symbolic imagery of a ram and a goat.
Nancy C. Williams
During a week that celebrates death, be a voice for the abundant life in Jesus Christ.

By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS Over two decades of Christian observation, I warn that modern media, conferences, and celebrity culture have blurred biblical boundaries for women’s roles. As popularity…

This morning I was doing some research for a new book and I was reading about David Livingstone’s childhood and teen years. His family live...
The attire we choose to wear externally holds less significance than the spiritual garments we don internally. Have you ever wondered what it means to wear spiritual garments? Just like the clothes you choose every day reflect your personality, your spiritual garments reveal your inner self and beliefs. They shape...

Image generated via AI. Up until recently, we had a local convenience store/gas station called “Kum & Go.” Not sure why, but they were bought out and the name was changed to “Maverick.” Conveni…

It’s difficult to know where John the Baptist’s witness ends because there are three parts to this section of Scripture: Simultaneous efforts to baptise. Jo ...

Ephesians foretells New Jerusalem in many ways. Verse 1:6 declares that God’s operating is “to the praise of the glory of His grace,” and verse 1:7 touches “the riches of Hi…
Welcome to our monthly collection of overlooked yet vital articles from around the internet. We sift through the vast amount of online information to bring you unique, intriguing, or profoundly useful stories, with special attention to prophetic developments. Each entry offers a brief summary and an active link to explore...

By Elizabeth Prata It’s fall in full swing around here and we are loving the cooler temperatures, the harvest festivals, Homecoming events, and looking toward Christmas. Some early birds have…

All of us—even politicians—can do our jobs to the glory of God, adorning the gospel without confusing our work with the gospel.
Eliezer Gonzalez
Forgiveness requires blood. It always has. Hebrews 9:15-22 shows us why the old covenant was soaked in blood – and why Jesus had to die.
Sheryl H. Boldt
Even when I have regular quiet times, I don’t always respond to difficulty the way I wish I would. But as I resolve to pray and read my Bible every day, my relationship with my heavenly Father grows deeper, and I have less anxiety in life’s stresses.
Nancy C. WilliamsinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” – 1 John 2:1 (NKJV)Our family was on a trip abroad when we overheard a woman speaking in an unfamiliar...
Eddie Jones
The Healer Still Walks Among Us… Jesus still walks through His temple—your body—bringing healing, wholeness, and hope. The same power that raised Him lives in you. Believe today that His touch restores every part of your being. (Matthew 8:16–17; Isaiah 53:4–5; Psalm 103:2–3; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20; 3 John 1:2)

Last week, I wrote about Ray Pondell and the faithful work he did as a deacon in my church. Today, I want to honor his wife, Millie Pondell, because they worked together and gave me encouragement a…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits down with Greg Laurie to discuss his faith, the role of government, and America's future.
Establishing our lives on faith and nurturing that faith to advance into the future. 1.Definition of faith. Faith is characterized as a strong conviction about something for which there may be no concrete evidence. It includes total devotion, faith, confidence, or dependence. In common speech, faith and skepticism are frequently...
Eliezer Gonzalez
Why did Israel repeat sacrifices of animal blood year after year? Hebrews 10:1-4 reveals what endless repetition actually proves about sin and salvation.

With the sound of a trumpet blast, Christ our Lord could return on any given day. We must ask ourselves if the church is ready for His return. Jesus will return
Lisa Price
I understand reality. There are truly abusive and/or evil people in this world. God does not call us to be friends with those who have abused us or done us wrong in a really big way. I am not sugge…
Eliezer Gonzalez
What's the one thing worth remembering? Hebrews 10:1-18 reveals Christ's once-for-all sacrifice that perfects us forever. Good news for guilty hearts.

This morning I was doing some research for a new book and I was reading about David Livingstone’s childhood and teen years. His family live...

An adulterous woman consumes a man, then wipes her mouth and says, “What’s wrong with that?” -Proverbs 30:20, NLT Some Cheaters “escape” the mundane issues of their lives into a fantasy world with their affair partner(s). You can never compete with this as the adulterous relationship is based on a fantasy–and not the reality of … Continue reading "Adultery as an escape"

I started this week with regret. I had such a busy weekend, and didn’t have the prayer time throughout the day that I like to remember. I felt stupid—like I had failed God because I didn’t have conversations with Him over the weekend like I usually do. And I told Him I was sorry. His response was so
Nicole O'MearainDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“Your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. 10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 11 See what this godly sorrow has produced in...
Anneta Pinto-Young
Welcome to episode 11, 12 & 13 of Season 2 of The ARC Logos Podcast! 🎉 🎙On episode 11 we had Dermot Brady-Senior Lecturer discuss social work education, coaching and mentoring and the caring Da…

New Jerusalem is the consummation, the high point, of all God’s accomplishments in carrying out His eternal purpose. Ephesians has much to do with God’s purpose and His economy—His mana…

In the Christian's everyday life, each interaction matters. We should treat people with hospitality, even strangers. Some may even be angels.
Nancy C. WilliamsinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” – 1 John 2:1 (NKJV)Please Pray: Jesus, I need Your forgiveness. This world is so corrupt, and I weary of...
He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity. Ecclesiastes 5:10 ESV
Wanda Alger
What came to my spirit as I pondered this dream was a strategy of the enemy to convince a generation that they can’t trust “The Church.” Leaders have betrayed them. Teachers have led them astray. That which they believed in has let them down. Because of a few bad apples, the enemy has stirred within this generation a collective anger against the collective Church. What may have started as disappointments in a few has led to a corporate disillusionment. An offense against the entire system.

The divine call to Abraham in Genesis 12:1 stands as one of the most comprehensive commands in Scripture: “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show…

By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS I recount life aboard a sailboat, enduring the elements as a metaphor for the emotional toll of living with a contentious spouse. Drawing on Proverbs and Matthew Henry’s…



