Lisa PriceYou will know the truth, and the truth will set you free- John 8:32 NASB The book of 1st John was written by the Apostle John (Matthew 4:20-21, Matthew 17:1, Mark 5:37), from the city of …
Lisa Price
You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free- John 8:32 NASB The book of 1st John was written by the Apostle John (Matthew 4:20-21, Matthew 17:1, Mark 5:37), from the city of …
Revive Our Hearts
In a world obsessed with youth, how can we cultivate eternal priorities—and grow a beauty that reflects Christ?
Keri Willis
As human beings, if we don’t have a plan for something, it doesn’t happen. If we plan for rest, we are less likely to find ourselves depleted–mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physicall…
Revive Our Hearts
Do you dread reading the book of Leviticus? Lori did too. Learn why she thinks you should keep going.
Sheryl H. Boldt
God loves you and has a purpose for your life. In fact, Almighty, sovereign God has a plan for you … today.
So many people go through life believing in God but not fully experiencing the completeness of His presence. Sadly, they feel stuck and spiritually stagnant, questioning if there is more to faith than attending church, being happy once in a while, or having their prayers go unanswered.Author Jen Lilley believes...
Lisa Price
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour- 1st Peter 5:8 NKJV I believe each generation of believers is uniquely chose…
Scripture reminds us our understanding of the world and spiritual realm are limited. Ask questions, keep an open mind, seek the Lord for all.
The beach storm was fierce. Angry black clouds pelted watery swords toward the roaring waves that reached up with foamy fists. Sea oats and tall beach grass strained to keep the sand dunes in place. But within thirty minutes of the war of wind and waves, the sun came from the east, chased the irate clouds out to sea, and told the ocean to settle down. Read more...
Eddie Jones
The Fall of Man Prophesied by the Apostle Paul Paul writes to Timothy: 2 Timothy 3:1 “But know this, that in the last days (Gk. eschatais hēmerais, G2078 + G2250) litteraly—last, final (the furthest, extreme-end). 2078/esxatos (“future things”), the root of “eschatology” is “the study of last things.” This includes future Bible prophecy, the end-times, and life after death (“the […]
Samuel EbersoleinGNA Academy Student SiteGNA is partnering with Regent University's journalism faculty and students to provide additional training in the area of smartphone reporting. Below is an introductory video that will be shared with students enrolled in journalism courses taught by Professor Akosua Frempong, PhD.shared
Yvonne M MorganinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. -- Ephesians 5:25 (NIV)Please Pray: Lord, thank You for the gift of marriage. Teach us to love with patience, humility, and sacrifice, just as Christ loves us. Strengthen every marriage to reflect Your faithfulness,...
When delay is Godly is the focus of this post. Christians experiencing delays will get useful revelation and assurance from this Christian article. Related: Living a successful life What does it mean to experience delay? Experiencing delay is about waiting for answers to prayers that have been offered to God on a particular issue. […]
Revive Our Hearts
When life seems full of shattered dreams and unforeseen circumstances, one promise remains unshaken—Immanuel, God with us.
By Elizabeth Prata Source SYNOPSIS Reflecting on travel documentaries like Pole to Pole, I admire exploration yet feel sadness when the explorer expresses awe of nature but fails to glorify God for…
Amy OlrickinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! -- Ephesians 3:20-21Please Pray:Dear God, thank...
Have you felt a sense of discontentment lately? If that’s you, great! I want to show you how to channel it. I’ll use health as my object lesson, but the principles apply to all types of goals. How are your 2026 health goals progressing? • Are the winter blues getting to you? • Are you finding yourself slipping back into bad habits? • Are your symptoms (and weight) already trending poorly? • Even worse, are you experiencing waves of apathy or cynicism? Sadly, over 90% of people will be further b
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS Reflecting on Revelation 2, I examine Jezebel of Thyatira, distinguishing her followers from her ‘children,’ a second generation of false teachers. Citing verses, commen…
Wanda Alger
This is my response to the charges and allegations brought against Bethel Church regarding Shawn Bolz, in addition to their public statements on January 25, 2026
Stacey BarkleyinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He saves those crushed in spirit. -- Psalm 34:18 (HCSB)Please Pray:Lord, You see the fragile places in my heart. When hope feels too tender to name, draw near. Quiet my fears with Your love. Help me trust You in the waiting, even when I...
Stacey BarkleyinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He saves those crushed in spirit. -- Psalm 34:18 (HCSB) There was a season when hope felt too fragile to speak out loud. My youngest daughter was making choices that were carrying her down a road I couldn’t follow or fix. Every instinct in...
Nicole O'MearainDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love...
It seems like every time we blink our eyes these days there is a new streaming series launching that attempts to capture our attention. But the truth is, most of them seem to blur together in a mixture of yawns and indifference. So, when a new show comes along that...
When I started working at YouVersion, I was surprised by how often people asked me a simple question: “What’s your word for the year?”While it might being a familiar practice to you or in other Christian spacaes, I had never really heard of it before. I wasn’t someone who made New Year’s resolutions, and honestly, I felt hesitant to participate in something that felt more like a trend than a spiritual discipline. Scripture doesnt’ comman us to choose a word each January, after all. So my first y
Life often feels heavy with pressing burdens, storms raging all around us, and paths taking unexpected twists. Yet Psalm 66 calls us to respond to the Lord with
Shay S. Mason
Each December for the past several years, I have asked God for a word for the upcoming year. This word then becomes an anchor for prayer, reflection, and meditation. Last year, my husband and I separately received the word “Focus.” What fun to discover God had spoken the same thing to both of us! I
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.– Hebrews 11:6 Christmas morning is probably the most exciting day in my house. It’s a day when I get to sit...
We have all heard the phrase that “beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”. In other words, what one person finds beautiful, another may not. For you, beauty may be the pleasing visual of a young child’s laughing. For another, it might be a stunning mountain vista or the...
By Elizabeth Prata “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be as wary as serpents, and as innocent as doves.” (Matthew 10:16). Did you ever wonder what this me…
New Jerusalem as the eternal marriage is portrayed and prophesied many times in the Bible, including Ephesians 5:22-33. Verse 22 speaks about husband and wife but verse 23 shows that husband and wi…
Eliezer Gonzalez
Psalm 121:5 promises us that the Lord is our keeper. Our help comes from him and we are never alone.
Elizabeth Prata Kay Cude is a Texas Poet HE IS RISEN AND IS ASCENDED HE IS RISEN AND IS ASCENDEDANON COMES THE SECOND COMING OF CHRISTAnd as His ascension, His second coming will be personal, visib…
Samuel Deuth
Seasons of obscurity—when you feel forgotten, overlooked, or hidden—are often the most difficult and least understood parts of the journey toward your calling. Yet, these quiet seasons are not void of purpose; they are strategic times designed by God to shape, refine, and prepare you for a greater i
I stared at the pin on the map. This was the location of my son —hiking solo in the mountains of Chile. Thanks to technology, we’d been able to FaceTime twice during this odyssey.This was a journey to a place he’d never been, but had always wanted to see. With...
Eliezer Gonzalez
1 Thessalonians 5:11 calls us to continue encouraging each other and building each other up.
Remi Oyedele
Happy New Year 2026, and thank God for the grace to welcome in a new year! I know – it’s been ages, but I’m thrilled to be back here with you 😊. Our last post posed a series of questions (Who am I…
Remi Oyedele
Happy New Year 2026, and thank God for the grace to welcome in a new year! I know – it’s been ages, but I’m thrilled to be back here with you 😊. Our last post posed a series of questions (Who am I…
New Jerusalem as the eternal marriage is implied in both the giving of the first covenant in Exodus 20 and the prophecy of the new covenant in Jeremiah 31. Hosea speaks to and condemns Israel’s dep…
When a spouse is entertaining another relationship as a “potential” affair partner, they already have crossed over the line into emotional affair territory. The decision to “forsake all others” was already made publicly in a wedding ceremony. This decision is being betrayed when a spouse starts revisiting that decision in considering other mate options. They … Continue reading "Not Just An Option"
Nicole O'MearainDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and...
Shirley BrosiusinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) If you’ve read anything written by Joni Eareckson Tada, you know she is a woman of faith. At age 16, she dove into the Chesapeake Bay and broke her...
Image generated via AI. When God made man, He gave him a lot of power over his own life, and that was by giving him “free will.” He had to in order to know if a man would choose of his …
Karisa MooreinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives....
Eddie Jones
Pirates of the Caribbean Understood This Secret On a boat and on land, one sailor revealed the “Provision Code“—a secret certain pirates and lubbers still abide by when they want to find “buried treasure.” And the map where “X marks the spot” may be closer than you think. Steal these verses for yourself and unlock […]
Eliezer Gonzalez
2 Timothy 4:7 reminds us to persevere in faith: fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep trusting Jesus.
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.– Hebrews 11:6Please Pray: Oh Heavenly Father, I come to you today because I don’t always feel like I have the type...
Charlaine MartininDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. -- Psalm 37:4 (ESV) Looking back, I see God's hand in my life. When an interesting boy from high school asked me out, I was surprised that my newly divorced mom let me go since...
Revive Our Hearts
Here’s how to avoid the trap of closing yourself off in difficult relationships—and trust God to do the heart work of reconciliation.
Eliezer Gonzalez
Mark 8:35 presents the paradox that whoever would save their life will lose it but whoever loses their life for Christ’s sake will save it.
Jesus' letters to 7 churches in the book of Revelation are to 7 actual churches in Asia Minor. But they have a lot to say to us today. Commendations, warnings...
The return of Christ to establish His eternal Kingdom initiates an exciting time of restoration for much, but not all, of the earth. After the final battle of Armageddon, some places will never be inhabited again. We read, “It [Babylon] will never be inhabited, Nor will it be settled from generatio
Deb GormaninDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“By faith we understand…” -- Hebrews 11:3Please Pray:Heavenly Father, I thank you so much that you give me choices in my life. And I choose to trust You, for you are the holder and keeper of the universe. I ask that when I fear something, or when I am anxious,...
Image generated via AI. “She died because not enough people prayed.” I heard those words once in my spirit after a friend of mine passed away with cancer. I have never mentioned this until now. Why…
At the end of his letter to the church at Colossae, Paul mentions a man named Epaphras. He writes: “He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.” Epaphras prayed that the followers of Jesus would be committed to carrying out God’s will. There was a time when the phrase “Lord willing” was fairly common in conversation and in prayer. During one group discussion of this chapter, someone asked whether the use of the expression wa
Lori AltebaumerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters . . ." -- Colossians 3:23Purpose. The thing at the root of so many of our New Year’s Resolutions and goals. We think we might have been created for more, and...
Nancy C. Williams
Job’s raw prayers—from despairing laments to bold repentance—teach us honest wrestling with God. Discover how they point to Christ and transform our own pra ...
Eddie Jones
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Samuel EbersoleinGlobal News AllianceGNA Academy is an online resource and collection of training materials designed to prepare and equip local journalistic storytellers to tell stories about what God is doing in His church around the world.
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. -Matthew 5:28, NIV We ought to treat and think of emotional affairs like emotional foreplay. Emotional affairs are leading in a certain direction. Like foreplay, the point is to culminate in full-blown sexual contact. … Continue reading "Emotional Foreplay aka Emotional Affairs"
When things go wrong, we can freak out or we can learn how to make the best of a bad situation.
Revive Our Hearts
As Nancy walks through this season of deep sorrow, your prayers and love have been a comfort to her.
Nigerian author feature on Writertain Creatives. I got featured on this nice website where Christian authors, newsletters and works of notable Christians are documented and presented to the public for lessons and research purposes. Related: About Sesan Ogunotade The Nigerian author feature of Sesan Ogunotade Please find the details of the Nigerian author feature […]
Psalm 110 reveals Jesus as King, Warrior, and Priest. His throne stands unshaken. His priesthood guarantees salvation. Victory belongs to the power filled Chris
Samuel Deuth
A Book writing and publishing journey
Charlaine MartininDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. -- Psalm 37:4 (ESV)Please Pray: Lord, thank You for giving me the one who also loves and pleases You. You know so much better who I need than I do. I want what You want...
In the past generations, He allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways. Yet, He did not leave Himself without witness, for He did good by giving you ...
Yvonne M MorganinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. -- Ephesians 5:25 (NIV)Bill and I have been married for almost 42 years. Those years included seasons of laughter and abundance, as well as moments of disappointment, hardship, and stretching growth. Like most marriages,...
Nancy C. WilliamsinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. – Psalm 45:1Please Pray:Jesus, You are the source of all love. How I praise You for the ways You are teaching and guiding me to be...
Those who think the Bible is just a heap of moral platitudes and ancient religious practices, are surprised to learn that the Bible does say something about rioting, reveling, and rebellion. Let's look.“Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness,...
Deb GormaninDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“By faith we understand…” -- Hebrews 11:3We breathe uncertainty. Our air is tainted with it. The whole of humanity walks a tightrope with no net under it.Uncertainty becomes anxiety becomes fear becomes anger. Has the planet ever experienced all of that to this degree?Short answer? Yes. Every age has its...
I can easily remember the life-changing phone call that would cause me to look at life very differently. I was young, naive, and had just turned 23 when I heard the voice on the other end of the ph…
New Jerusalem as the eternal marriage is portrayed by Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, prophesied in the Old Testament, and plainly presented in the New Testament beginning in the gospels. Now w…
David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found
Renee GotcherinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain. –Hebrews 6:19 (ESV)A quick scroll through your social media feed at the beginning of a new year will likely reveal countless motivational quotes and affirmations that sound...
Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge. -Hebrews 13:4, NKJV Cheating is NOT a side issue to marriage issues! It cuts to the core of the relationship. In fact, you have no marriage to even consider really as long as one partner is cheating. The cheater has decided to … Continue reading "NOT a side issue!"
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSISThis essay examines biblical warnings against dishonest gain and applies them to modern commerce, exposing shrinkflation, deceptive marketing, and exploitative practices.…
Revive Our Hearts
The stories in Genesis can feel like a hot mess. Yet woven through every page is the steady, unrelenting faithfulness of God.
How to pray for business breakthrough is the focus of this post. Praying for business success or breakthrough is godly. After all, God asked us to pray without ceasing. God also wants us to talk to Him in prayer over every issue of our lives. Related: Why love of money is the root of all […]
But amidst the solitude, we find strength in every step forward, and God’s promise that He will be with us every step of the way becomes our guiding light when all others are out. But though we may feel a sense of loss, God solemnly promised: “Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.” Psalm 27:10. Amid the chaos of life’s ceaseless quest, as your weary soul yearns for a peaceful nest, a small but still voice whispers through the noise: Come to me, come to me….
There’s something showing up in Seattle right now. It’s happening around our beloved Seahawks.I may not be the most devoted football fan, but I married into a football-loving family. My husband was once the captain of his high school team, then he went on to play college ball. I fell...
The Phillips Translation renders 1 Timothy 6:15 as: “God…is the blessed controller of all things, the King over all kings and the Master of all masters.” I like the word “controller.” Being in control is something most of us wish for ourselves. We desperately want to chart our own course and be masters of our own fate, as the saying goes. Anger and frustration dog our days when we discover that we have little, if any, control over anything! The state of our world and the chaos of the society in
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS Divorce is a violent act that disrupts the God-ordained covenant of marriage. I emphasize the sacredness of marriage as a union between one man and one women involving G…
Eddie JonesThere is a prophecy in Daniel that has puzzled interpreters for centuries. Not because the words are unclear, but because the fulfillment is so profound it almost seems too simple. Daniel speaks of time periods, of an abomination, of desolation, and then of a blessing for those who reach a specific day. Most readers assume […]
The short song of Psalm 67 shines like a diamond in Scripture with an eternal brilliance. Its seven verses carry a message that reshapes our understanding of th
By Elizabeth Prata This is a long article. I’ll cut to the chase: I review Josh Axe very negatively. Before Christian sisters decide to bail and quit reading, I’ll ask you this: do you …
Nancy C. WilliamsinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. – Psalm 45:1 As a novelist, I have a pipe dream of writing a best-seller, an enchanting love story that captivates the hearts of my readers,...
“It sounds like Paul is trying to manipulate Philemon,” a friend said. We all nodded. But persuasion is not the same as manipulation.
By Elizabeth Prata Last August 2025, about 6 months ago as of this writing, Ben Kayser started a website and Youtube channel called “Reformed and Dangerous.” From his ‘About’…
Lori AltebaumerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters . . ." -- Colossians 3:23Please Pray:Dear Father, thank you that I have been made to worship you. Forgive me of the times when I put something else in the place...
Janet Perez-Eckles
A typo sparks reflection on legacy, faith, and rough paths—reminding us God is still writing our story, even on uneven ground.
Spirit Filled Children's Church Curriculum and Spirit Filled Sunday School Lessons designed to equip you in ministry to children. Empowering Spirit Filled church leaders, parents, and kids.
Amy OlrickinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! -- Ephesians 3:20-21I walked into my...
New Jerusalem as the eternal marriage is portrayed by Adam and Eve in Genesis 2. This marriage is touched by words in Exodus 20, Song of Songs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Hosea. In the New Testament Joh…
Mary Rooney Armand
If you have experienced loss, through faith you can grow through grief and rebuild a healthy community. Read a story of great loss and healing, which is inspiring and hope-filled, despite the challenge of growing through grief.
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS The church is one body, formed by the Spirit, who places each believer intentionally. Like a pointillist painting, individual lives lived further afield may seem indisti…
The uncertainty of life is inevitable. So, where do we turn when all seems to go sideways? To our ever-present Savior, the One who never fails—our anchor, our refuge, our shield and strength.
. . . that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us. This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast,...
“. . . that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us. This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast,...
Image generated via AI. You remember when you were a kid, and you and your friends were outside playing? You decide to have a race or something, and one kid would lose and claim, “That’…
Samuel EbersoleinGlobal News Alliance
Global News Alliance exists to glorify God by telling stories about what He is doing around the world. GNA produces and distributes journalistic stories to encourage the Church while sharing the good news. We also provide training online and in-person to prepare and equip an army of smartphone journalists who...
We wish for God to stop every evil. Life hurts too much. Our world is hurting too much. It feels like evil is winning. We know people who have been decimated because of evil—and don’t know what to say to them. We just want this evil to stop. One day it will. This is promised. But in this messy mi
Carol McLeod
Sometimes God shows up in the most ordinary places—and does something extraordinary. A simple walk down the street. A whispered prayer for someone else. A moment that makes you laugh and say, “Only God could do that.” In today’s blog, Christy Christopher reminds us that when we seek God’s kingdom
