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Sin never leads to peace. Discover why obedience to God brings wisdom, freedom, and the strength to make better choices.

Sheryl H. BoldtSin never leads to peace. Discover why obedience to God brings wisdom, freedom, and the strength to make better choices.
Sheryl H. Boldt
Sin never leads to peace. Discover why obedience to God brings wisdom, freedom, and the strength to make better choices.
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.
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?

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

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.

"Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring, but a sword." -- Matthew 10:34 (ESV)Terrible events of the last few weeks have dealt a great deal of anxiety and grief around the world, especially for Christians.While the season of...
Revive Our Hearts
Have you ever wondered which of God’s myriad of attributes is His greatest?

I needed to pick something up for my daughter from The Little Haven (a building we own). I had already forgotten to pick it up when I had ...

I needed to pick something up for my daughter from The Little Haven (a building we own). I had already forgotten to pick it up when I had ...

When I was 18 or 19, I lived in a small apartment in Toronto, Ontario. I was in my second year of seminary. My roommate and I didn't have laundry facilities in the building in which we lived so we had to walk a few blocks up the street to a laundromat. One evening, as I sat in the laundromat, a young man sat down beside me. He noticed what I was reading—a book that was on the required reading list for one of the courses I was taking. We started to talk and the conversation quickly turned to spir

Ephesians has much about God’s eternal purpose and His economy, which is His management of all things primarily to dispense Himself into His chosen people to bring forth NewJerusalem as a cor…

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...
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.

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…
Anneta Pinto-Young
Join us for an inspiring conversation with our special guest Nayara Silva, founder of Go Girl Legacy, a movement dedicated to guiding women from survival to strength. In this heartfelt episode, Nay…

Transform your prayers from demands for comfort to deep trust. Discover how Job's story challenges a transactional faith and redefines God's prote ...
Yvonne M MorganinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. -- Matthew 5:9 (NIV)Please Pray: Father in Heaven, I ask for the courage to pursue peace, and to nurture it, trusting in your grace and the Holy Spirit’s power, not my own abilities. Let my actions and thoughts...
Yvonne M MorganinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. -- Matthew 5:9 (NIV)True peace isn’t just the absence of conflict; it comes from the presence of Christ in our lives. But when conflicts arise around us, do we step into the role of the peacemaker, or do...

This book is old, faded, out of shape, and smoke damaged. It has literally been through the fire. But it is filled with such treasure. The ...

This book is old, faded, out of shape, and smoke damaged. It has literally been through the fire. But it is filled with such treasure. The ...

Good day, beautiful people, I hope that this blog post finds you well? I just wanted to remind us all that God Almighty, the all-knowing One, the omniscient One, sees your heart. When i…

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....
Eliezer Gonzalez
What does God truly desire? Hebrews 10:5-10 reveals Jesus' perfect obedience and the body offered once for all to accomplish God's will completely.

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...
Eliezer Gonzalez
We are taking a one-week break from our study in Hebrews with Rev Dave Miers. Today, enjoy this devotion from our archives by the late founder of GNU, Dr Desmond Ford, on Luke 15:2 and the Good News religion.
Eliezer Gonzalez
A week in Hebrews 10: the one sacrifice that perfects forever. Christ's body offered once for all. His work finished. You are perfected in him.

Image generated via AI. Today is Halloween. A day where children, and some adults, put on a costume and either go Trick-or-Treating or to a party. Although for some, it is a very real day of worshi…

Of all the evils Ecclesiastes identifies under the sun, the monarchy isn't one of them. Here's some helpful reflections from two thinkers on why that might be.

The YouVersion Bible App is celebrating over one billion installs across its Family of Apps this November. As we’ve prepared as an organization for this milestone, we constantly say, “This is more than a milestone. This is a moment to celebrate God’s Word.” Because that’s exactly what it is! Over centuries, God’s Word has taken many different forms—from ancient scrolls to bound pages to an app on a screen. This milestone is evidence that God’s Word is alive and active and it’s changing lives aro

I wonder how many people are “celebrating" Halloween today. There's something about this day they might not know about. It was a great day in Chri ...

By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS In 1998, I drove to Maine’s Farnsworth Art Museum to see Wondrous Strange: The Wyeth Tradition, an eerie exhibition exploring dreamlike and unsettling imagery. Reflectin…

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.

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…

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

"Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring, but a sword." -- Matthew 10:34 (ESV)Please Pray: Heavenly Father, you are truly the Prince of Peace. There is no situation that you can’t bring calm to. I thank you for...
In the churches of my youth, the story of the two sons, recorded in Luke 15, was used as a warning against “loose” living, hence it was referred to as the story of the Prodigal Son.

Written by: Marianne White“ Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” - 1 ThessaloniansGiving thanks in all circumstances may seem daunting, especially during difficult times when our hearts feel heavy, and our circumstances are less than ideal.In reflecting on this verse, we...
Kim Gentry MeyerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. - Psalm 34:14Please Pray:Dear Lord, the chaos of this world tries to chip away at my peace daily. That's why I need a constant supply of the peace that comes only from You. Your Word tells me I will...
Eliezer Gonzalez
You're already perfected in Christ. So how do you live? Hebrews 10 shows us what it means to live from forgiveness, not for it. Freedom starts here.
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…

In autumn, trees let go of leaves to make space for what’s new. Similarly, God may be calling you to shed what hinders your spiritual growth.

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.

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…

The seventieth week of Daniel is divided into two periods of three and one-half years. [i] We can associate eschatological prophecies from this mid-point with explicit signs of the seven-year tribulation called out in Revelation. We read, “Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; B
Kim Gentry MeyerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. - Psalm 34:14As Christians we're called to live in peace. In fact, as Psalm 34:14 instructs, we're called to seek and pursue it. I sometimes think of peace as being passive, but these words indicate action, which means we...

What if the Lord had not been on our side? Let all Israel repeat: Psalm 124:1 David opened this psalm with a question that forces deep reflection. What
Carlene Hill ByroninDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere” – 2 Corinthians 2:14 (NIV)Please Pray: God, it’s hard to live in occupied territory! I’m glad You led me out of darkness,...
Carlene Hill ByroninDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.” – 2 Corinthians 2:14 (NIV) Spiritual warfare is so easy to see in other cultures. When a traditional religious leader threatens a...
Eddie Jones
See what happens when you invite Jesus into your circle… When the day fades and the fire glows, Jesus still meets us on the shore — right where our need and His abundance collide. In every wave, He whispers the same promise: “You lack nothing when I am near.” Tonight, we’re declaring His Word over […]

Recently, I had to fill out some forms online. The current marital status box was like a neon sign: Single, Married, Divorced, or Widowed. Throughout my life, I have been 3 out of the 4: single, married, and now widowed. There was no emotion when checking single or married. But I had a visceral res
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…



