Revive Our HeartsIf we neglect to rightly see Christ’s suffering, we fail to understand Him, lose sight of the depth of joy of Resurrection Sunday, and miss the solace offered by our suffering Savior.
Revive Our Hearts
If we neglect to rightly see Christ’s suffering, we fail to understand Him, lose sight of the depth of joy of Resurrection Sunday, and miss the solace offered by our suffering Savior.
Let today’s devotion prepare your heart for Easter… Suppose I knew ahead of time that the people who cheered for me one day, would sneer at me five days later. That the people who showered me with praise one day would hurl insults the next. How would I respond to the accolades, applause, and admiration of others on a Sunday…if I knew those same people would turn their backs on me and shake their raised fists at me the following Friday? Read more...
Lisa Price
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long…
“He is not here, he has risen, JUST AS HE SAID ” - Matthew 28:6 (emphasis added) These are some of my favorite words in the Bible. Without the resurrection what do we have? But I think, for years, I was so focused on the words, HE IS RISEN, that I missed the scene they’re set in almost entirely!
Revive Our Hearts
They wanted a king who would take; Jesus is the only king who gives and gives.
Just in time for Holy Week, The Christ, a new four-episode podcast series premieres on March 30th, with new episodes releasing daily through April 2nd. It is available for free wherever you get your podcasts.The series, produced by the Faith Podcast Network, explores the life, identity, and enduring impact of...
Revive Our Hearts
What begins as a tiny shoot of discontent can quickly grow into thorns of bitterness that overtake our hearts and choke everything else out.
Fear is something every person experiences—but few truly understand. What is fear, really? Why does it feel so powerful, and what does it do to our hearts, minds, and faith? If you’ve ever felt gri…
There have been many archeological discoveries over the years that have left an indelible imprint on how people have come to understand the modern world.As a prime example, the Dead Sea Scrolls, uncovered in a cave by a young shepherd boy in 1947, had a profound effect on Christians by...
Revelation 6 - Jesus opens 6 of 7 seals. The beginning of the great tribulation is shown in Revelation 6. A white horse and rider, then a red and black and pale horse
By Elizabeth Prata Today is Monday, March 30, 2026. It is the Monday after Psalm Sunday. On that Sunday so long ago, Jesus rode a colt of a donkey into Jerusalem and was hailed and blessed and exal…
“Then the two from Emmaus told their story of how Jesus had appeared to them as they were walking along the road, and how they had recognized him as he was breaking the bread. And just as they were telling about it, Jesus himself was suddenly standing there among them....
“They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Blessed is the king of Israel!’” – John 12:13 NIVHave you ever been so sure you knew what you needed, only to realize it wasn’t what you needed at all? That’s exactly what happened on Palm Sunday. A crowd gathered, filled with hope and anticipation. They waved palm branches, shouting “Hosanna,” and welcoming Jesus as their long-awaited King. In their minds, this was the mom
I am a girl. I was a very late developing adolescent girl. Junior and high school were dark dark years for me, until I met Jesus at age 15. Finding out I was loved by Jesus changed my very identity. Through God’s calling I became a woman pastor, early in the 1980s. I was a youth pastor for 39
Ray Oster
Michele Mundy introduces Divinely Tailored (New Recording) with Devine Jamz Gospel Network as future plans unfold.
Renee GotcherinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him…” – Psalm 37:7ab (NKJV)Last year, an unexpected opportunity prompted my family to seriously consider making a significant change: moving from the bustling town we’d called home for more than 15 years to a rural property in the Colorado mountains. Although my...
By Elizabeth Prata Doesn’t it just amaze you to pray to Jesus…and know He hears us? It’s incredible, and a privilege we always remember in gratitude. As Isaiah cried in his wonder…
Many recent posts have been about spiritual eating for our growth to maturity unto New Jerusalem. But you might ask, How do we eat? Jesus told us that we should eat Him. “he who eats Me, he a…
Do you remember your mom ever saying, “I’m going to have to put by foot down on this one!” When my mom said those words, I knew she meant “no means no and don’t mention it again. I’m not budging.” With those words, I knew the battle was over. I had lost. I was surprised to learn my mom’s declaration was very biblical! Read more...
Who was Chuck Smith? Learn about his life, ministry, and how God used him to ignite the Jesus Movement/Jesus Revolution.
Karisa MooreinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” – Psalm 139:23-24Please Pray:Lord Jesus, reveal any sin that so easily entangles me. You know me and understand my thoughts....
On the eve of Good Friday this year (2026), a few of us are getting together to reenact Jesus’ final meal. It was Passover, but we are not having a full Seder. Gentiles imitating them could be offe…
By Oswald Chambers Image generated via AI. “Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep.” — John 4:11 “The well is deep”—indeed! The well of human nature is …
Light shines in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous. Psalm 112:4 The Psalms hold a unique place in scripture. Some Ps
Our culture has an aversion to crying. I’ve heard people apologize, dismiss, and feel guilty and embarrassed for their tears. I’ve seen people contain and control their expression of their grief. Often, I’ve observed the message behind the holding back of tears to be a belief: “big girls don’t cry.”
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS Biblical speech must be gracious and gentle when contending for the faith; yet disagreement persists due to sin, ignorance, or conflicting worldviews, not merely poor co…
Anneta Pinto-YounginDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. -- I Corinthians 15:20Easter marks the celebration and observation of Jesus’s resurrection from the dead. The period marks Good Friday when Jesus was crucified to Easter Monday when He rose...
Lent and Advent are two of my favorite times of the year because we have such a rich heritage of Christian hymns regarding Jesus’ birth and the atoning sacrifice of his blood. I’ve written posts about Lenten hymns before, but this year I wanted to draw your attention to a few texts that may be unfamiliar to you. Lenten hymns that have stood the test of time have a rare beauty about them. Their texts and tunes are matched so well that publishers have married them for posterity. I encourage you to
This is a summary of all the recent posts about our spiritual eating for the growth of the divine life in us, our practice of this eating, and pictures in the Old Testament. The goal of all our spi…
“Then the two from Emmaus told their story of how Jesus had appeared to them as they were walking along the road, and how they had recognized him as he was breaking the bread. And just as they were telling about it, Jesus himself was suddenly standing there among them....
Revive Our Hearts
In long seasons of praying for a prodigal, where can you find hope and comfort? You can entrust your loved ones to Jesus and find all you need in Him.
God can meet us in our mistaken identities, when we believe we are talking to a gardener, only to unveil for us a much deeper and profound reality.
The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. – Ecclesiastes 7:8 Forty-something years ago, as a new Christ-follower, I knew I had a temper. An ugly, impatient propensity to explode verbally at my newlywed Prince Charming. Poor...
The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. – Ecclesiastes 7:8Please Pray: Father, we praise you for your patience with knuckleheads like us. Thank you for conforming us to the image of Christ even when it hurts....
The story of Palm Sunday takes place right before Jesus displays His righteous anger at what was happening in the temple.
This article is the first in an ongoing series discussing how AI and robotics will affect us and how we can choose to respond. The subject is massive, revolutionary, and emergent, so I’ll try to approach it with humility, being willing to change my views as the situation changes. I’m sure this nex
Nicole O'MearainDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Wait for the Lord; be strong and courageous. Wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 (HCSB)I told myself I wasn’t obsessed. I was just “checking.” But if I'm being honest, I refreshed that tracking number at least 20 times in one afternoon. The package I needed for the women’s conference had...
Wanda Alger
For those who have discounted social media for having any place in the process of weighing prophecies or holding ministers accountable, we have to acknowledge the realities of having an online audience. There is both a privilege and a cost in gaining a footprint online and influencing the masses.
Carol McLeod
My dear friend Elena Huggins writes with remarkable honesty and courage, and this excerpt from her book Untwist Me is a powerful glimpse into her journey through divorce, identity, and deep inner healing. With raw vulnerability, Elena invites us into one of the most disorienting seasons of her
People downplay the deliberateness of cheating. All sorts of language is employed to minimize what is truly something very clearly chosen by the cheater… again and again. They might call it “a mistake,” “a cry for help,” or “one night stand.” All of this is minimizing the choices that led to the infidelity plus the sinful … Continue reading "Cheating is deliberate sin!"
Shirley BrosiusinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience (emphasis mine), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. – Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT) I read the following words engraved on the back of a tombstone at a local cemetery: "No Regrets." I laughed to myself. You...
Revelation 5 - a scroll with 7 seals. And a lion and a lamb. The Lion of Judah, and the Root of David. Jesus is given the right to open the scroll & reign in the universe
All of us need fulfilling relationships to thrive. We need close family and good friends to support us, encourage us, and love us even when we mess up. But perfectionism can cause tension in these relationships. Is perfection sabotaging your friendships? “Unfortunately, unrealistic expectations can sabotage a woman’s chances of having a happy marriage and
So I died to the law—I stopped trying to meet all its requirements—so that I might live for God.
Though the theme of trusting God has been consistent throughout this series of studies, we will now examine more closely what trusting God means today, in the midst of “these present circumstances.” As I sat working on the original manuscript for this book, the world was more than a year into a pandemic. Millions of people contracted the disease, millions died, and some live with the disease’s life-altering consequences. Businesses failed, economies were ruined, and national debt became incalcul
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS This essay explores Christian disagreement, urging discernment in speech, balancing boldness with love, and promoting patient, Scripture-centered, civil discourse that f…
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: Holy Week invites reflection on Jesus’s final acts, highlighting propitiation and atonement: Christ’s sacrificial death satisfies God’s wrath, reconciles sinners, and a…
Deborah Hemstreet (Dvora Elisheva)
Four weeks ago, what Israelis call Operation Roaring Lion began. The American military calls it Operation Epic Fury. I prefer to keep it simple, with no implied claims of victory or justification: the war with Iran.For two Saturdays in a row, despite numerous threats throughout the week, Friday
We live in a busy world. Between work, family, church commitments, and the general noise of everyday life, finding a moment to just breathe and reset can be harder than it sounds. Most of us reach for our phones or laptops during those small pockets of downtime — and honestly,...
I’ve driven by the derelict building for over thirty years. It was old when I first noticed it. Steadily, with our persistent rains and occasional snowstorms, it has slowly inched closer to the end. Each year seems a little less certain it will still be there the next time I...
I was hoping to write from the condo overlooking the sea, but the ER may be a better place to invite you to worship our openhanded Lord.
Stacey BarkleyinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Wait for the Lord; be strong and courageous. Wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:14 (HCSB)Please Pray:Lord,Forgive me for grasping at control instead of trusting You. When I feel the urge to hurry or “refresh,” remind me that You determine my steps. Teach me to wait with courage, not fear....
what if the fragrance we chose to wear communicated a meaningful truth? Wearing the fragrance of Christ accomplishes this precise result.
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: Reflecting on The Pilgrim’s Progress and examples like John Child, I explore apostasy’s terror, irreversibility, and sobering call to perseverance, holiness, and faithf…
The Eucharistia meaning is the “giving of thanks.” It is grateful language offered back to God for what He’s already done and will do.
Shirley BrosiusinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience (emphasis mine), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. – Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)Please Pray: Lord, fill us with your Spirit so that we may be more like you. You are so patient with us, and we...
Mike Genung
In his autobiography “Surprised by Joy,” CS Lewis shares how, as a teen, he was deceived into walking away from the faith by a teacher at school who was into the wrong side of the fence spiritually, and, a professing Christian who distorted CS Lewis’ Read More
Lisa Price
Listen to my words, Lord, Consider my sighing.Listen to the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God, For to You I pray. In the morning, Lord, You will h…
Discover how Ecclesiastes 5:1-3 transforms prayer from performance to reverent listening. Learn to speak fewer words and hear more from the God who is in he ...
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. – Romans 12:12Please Pray: Heavenly Father, Forgive us, Lord, for the moments we failed to wait patiently on you. Thank you that even when we fail, you are still patient with us and not even our impatience can hinder...
Eddie Jones
The Imparted Nature of God Embedded in Every Human: the power of Life & Death (Proverbs 18:21), Legal Authority in God’s kingdom (Matthew 16:19), the Power of Spoken Faith (Romans 10:10), Harvest responsibility (Matthew 12:37), the authority to speak to any obstacle and see it move (Mark 11:23), words that heal (Proverbs 16:24), Divine Alignment […]
The regular Major League Baseball season begins March 25. But for lots of young players, the season begins the moment someone is willing to play catch. Each week I walk past a ballpark. From the earliest days of spring until early autumn, I hear the young voices, the crack of...
I’ve spoken to many people, one-on-one, and it is interesting to hear them say that if only they could see Jesus, they would believe. If only they could see ...
Good day, beautiful people, It’s been a very long minute. I hope you’re all well and having a beautiful time of reflection leading up to the sacred Easter period? I pray that the light of Chr…
Mike Genung
In his book Beloved, Francis Chan tells the story of when his daughter was in Bible College and the teacher asked the class to sit silently alone with God for 7 minutes – and how most students couldn’t do it and started reaching for their Read More
Nancy C. Williams
Psalm 125 compares the protection of the Lord to the way the mountains surround Jerusalem. It reminds us to rest in the Lord’s unshakable care and guidance.
Amy OlrickinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ." —Galatians 6:2Sorting through some old clothes this past weekend, I pulled a faded black zip-up jacket from a pile and smiled. Years ago, it had been my turn to host a neighborhood women’s night at...
Amy OlrickinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ." —Galatians 6:2Please Pray:Jesus, thank you for the gift of friendship—for those who’ve stood with us in joy and sorrow. Help us be generous, present friends, noticing the needs around us and responding with grace. Teach...
Introduction: A Question of Truth, Not Opinion “Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.” — Proverbs 24:11–12 Abortion is one of the most …
I’ve heard it said that God won’t give you more than you can handle. I thought of this phrase as I read the story of Saul in 1 Samuel 28 this morning.
Image generated via AI. I owned it for fifteen years. One hundred and fifty-eight thousand miles. The front bumper kept trying to come off, the windshield was cracked, the heater didn’t work, the t…
In my distress I called upon the Lord, And cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, And my cry came before Him, even to His ears. Then the earth shook and trembled; The foundations of the hills also quaked and were shaken, Because He was angry. -Psalm 18:6-7, NKJV My God gets … Continue reading "Grateful for God’s Anger!"
The Bible is God’s Word and Jesus Christ is God’s Word (Rev. 19.13). The Bible is God’s written Word outside of us and Jesus Christ is God’s living Word inside of us. The Lo…
Renee GotcherinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him…” –Psalm 37:7a,b (NKJV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, thank you for offering me the “rest” that King David spoke of in Psalm 37:7—not just relief from my troubles, but a peaceful stillness for my soul that isn’t dependent on my circumstances. Forgive me for...
Mary Rooney Armand
Managing expectations helps us move through disappointment, loss and pain. With God's help we can learn and grow when expectations go unmet.
Discover how Ecclesiastes 5:4-7 turns prayer from empty talk into faithful obedience, teaching us that fearing God and keeping vows deepens authentic communion.
Nicole O'MearainDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.Be not so terribly angry, O Lord, and remember not iniquity forever. Behold, please look, we are all your people. -- Isaiah 64:8-9I stood at the...
I can vividly remember feeling the weight of "forced independence" more than a few times. The last time I moved, I was hit with a familiar
A study of John 11:1-16 reveals Jesus' close friends and God's covenant love, working by day and night, and God's plan to raise Lazarus.
Thou shalt not commit adultery. -Exodus 20:14, KJV Cut Through the Confusion! Cheaters thrive on confusion in their mark spouse. They hope the faithful spouse buys into the line that the cheating is really their fault and NOT the cheaters. Some will employ professionals to add to the confusion having faithful spouses believe the cheating … Continue reading "Cut Through the Confusion"
The Bible presents a good view of our spiritual eating on our path to New Jerusalem. The center of that holy city is “the throne of God and of the Lamb” (Rev. 22:1), out from which flo…
Nancy C. Williams
When we come to the Lord’s Supper, Jesus Christ meets us at His table with forgiveness and the unburdening of our souls.
A study of John 11:17-31 reveals faith in God while mourning, Jesus' power over death, and a willing response to the Lord's call.
Anneta Pinto-YounginDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. -- I Corinthians 15:20Please Pray: Dear Lord, we thank you for dying for us on the cross. Thank you for taking back the keys of death, hell and the grave and...
Rejecting God when trouble hits is the equivalent of breaking the chain and dropping the anchor into the sea BECAUSE a storm is raging.
After the Lord had said these things to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “I am angry with you and your two friends, because you have not spoken the truth about me, as my servant Job has….” -Job 42:7, NIV Over and over, I see two common pastoral errors in “helping” faithful spouses. They … Continue reading "Two Big Pastoral Errors"
“They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Blessed is the king of Israel!’” – John 12:13 NIVHave you ever been so sure you knew what you needed, only to realize it wasn’t what you needed at all? That’s exactly what happened on Palm Sunday. A crowd gathered, filled with hope and anticipation. They waved palm branches, shouting “Hosanna,” and welcoming Jesus as their long-awaited King. In their minds, this was the mom
How do we bring this all together? Trusting God is a choice we make every day—and every day, that trust is under threat. It has mortal enemies: fear, anxiety, skepticism, doubt, self-sufficiency, unbelief, to name just a few.What are the major threats in your life to trust? The Scriptures give us many examples of people who struggled with whether or not to trust God. We remember so many psalms that describe the fear, anxiety, and concerns of their authors as they faced the challenges of their da
Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the highest heavens. You have done such wonderful things. Who can compare with you, O God? Psalm 71:19 In many ways, th
LOS ANGELES (Press Release) - Wonder Project, the entertainment company, studio and streaming service, today announced The Old Stories: Moses, a three-part companion special from the world of its hit series House of David, and released a new trailer and first-look images.Produced by Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios, created...
I don’t love ironing. Truth be told, ninety-nine percent of my ironing is button-down shirts that my hubby needs for his work attire. Is he worth it? Absolutely–I just didn’t thin…
Stacey Barkley
Wait for the Lord; be strong and courageous. Wait for the Lord. -- Psalm 27:14 (HCSB) I told myself I wasn’t obsessed. I was just “checking.” But if I'm being honest, I refreshed that tracking number at least 20 times in one afternoon. The package I needed for the women’s...
Sheryl H. Boldt
How different would our lives be today if God’s love had not planned for our salvation so long ago? Imagine if Satan were left undefeated. Cruelty, selfishness and every ugly sin would have abounded even more than we see today. Think Pottersville (only worse) in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” where everyone began living for himself once Mr. Potter took over the town.
Nicole O'MearainDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. Be not so terribly angry, O Lord, and remember not iniquity forever. Behold, please look, we are all your people. -- Isaiah 64:8-9Please Pray: Father...
Introduction: Why the Gospel Matters More Than Anything If you asked ten different people, “What is the gospel?” you might receive ten very different answers. Some would say it’s about love. Others…
Image generated via AI. There was a news story a few weeks ago, about a baby macaque monkey (snow monkey) at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Ichikawa, Japan (about 20 miles east of Tokyo), the zookeepers …
Revive Our Hearts
Sanctification is not a race. It’s a lifelong path of becoming more like Jesus by knowing Him more.
This new gospel movies 2026, Demonic Distractions will be live on our YouTube channel soon. Related: 28 gospel films YouTube channels New gospel movies 2026: How to avoid demonic distractions This new gospel movies 2026 on how to avoid demonic distractions will show you how satanic distractions hinder the prayers of Christians in marriage and […]
Karisa MooreinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” – Psalm 139:23-24“It’s not a competition.” I’ve heard those words from trustworthy sources concerning my input during conversations twice this...
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: Reviewing Jerry Bridges’ The Blessing of Humility, I reflect on humility as essential to sanctification, rooted in the Beatitudes, closely tied to love, and cultivated …
