
Why Do I Need to be Saved?
Why do I need to be saved? It’s a question many people quietly wrestle with. Some ask it out of curiosity, while others ponder it in moments of conviction or crisis. After all, if you strive to be …

Why do I need to be saved? It’s a question many people quietly wrestle with. Some ask it out of curiosity, while others ponder it in moments of conviction or crisis. After all, if you strive to be …

Why do I need to be saved? It’s a question many people quietly wrestle with. Some ask it out of curiosity, while others ponder it in moments of conviction or crisis. After all, if you strive to be …

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

Director Joshua Enck and actor Jonathan Blair share about the real, forgotten history at the heart of the film 'A Great Awakening.'

And chaos is our reality without God. From the very beginning, in Genesis, when God created the world, He hovered over the chaos and spoke order into the chaos. This command is one of the ways God spoke order into the chaos of our relationships.

Gen Z has watched screens destroy their souls. So they have created a movement to help Gen Alpha have a better way--A Time to Refuse.

NASHVILLE - For so many, the mere thought of what the Ark of the Covenant is and represents, naturally draws people to images of Indiana Jones, dusty, decaying crypts, and an unbridled desire to own a valuable relic from long ago.But what exactly does this relic represent? Dr. Chris McKinney,...

The Confession You Didn't MakeYou opened the app. You typed your situation — the conflict with your coworker, the decision you're wrestling with, maybe even the sin you've been justifying. You hit send.And it agreed with you.It understood you. It validated your feelings. It gave you language to articulate why...

As the Biblical drama House of David returns for its highly anticipated second season, audiences are invited to dig deeper into the unfolding story of a young shepherd stepping into his destiny. Picking up after David’s victory over Goliath, Season 2, available now on Prime Video, seeks to expand the...
Revive Our Hearts
What feels like a delay may actually be God doing His deepest work.
Amber GinterinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” — John 15:1-2 (NIV)Please Pray:Dear Jesus, if I’m honest, pruning isn’t...
Samuel Deuth
In prayer this morning, I asked the Holy Spirit what are you saying to the church or to our nation right now, and He showed me a picture of a shooting range. When you’re at a range, you can choose to buy a page with a target on it. You get to choose your target. And I hear that many, in and outside
Sarah FreymuthinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. – James 1:2-4Please Pray:Father, the hurt and pain...
Much Fruits Season 02 John 15:5 and 2 Chronicles 15: 9-12 Theme: Shining Through Darkness Job 29:3 [3]When His lamp shone upon my head, And when by His light I walked through darkness; You’re welcome in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to our Much Fruits Season 02. The theme for this season […]

Image generated via AI. When I was working and living in the Chicago area, I was away from my family. So, I would periodically call my father to check in with him. He was always up to something, so…

Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 The sound of a newborn baby's cry fills a delivery room with joy and awe. This tin
Lisa Wesley "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. " (Philippians 4:6,7)Lord, how many times have I read this? How...
Carol McLeod
There are moments in history so sacred… so profound… that all of creation seems to hold its breath. Good Friday was one of those moments. It was the day when darkness covered the earth, when the ground trembled beneath the weight of eternity, and when heaven itself declared that everything had cha

Revelation 7 - 144,000 and a great multitude. John's vision of heaven and God's throne continues in Revelation 7. He sees 144,000 and a great multitude in heaven
Eliezer Gonzalez
Mary is wailing outside the empty tomb. Then Jesus says one word, her name: Mary. Day 6 of our Easter reading plan. John 20:11-16.

Revelation 22:1 tells us that New Jerusalem has “a river of water of life, bright as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb in the middle of its street.” In this v…

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania – Marking five decades of bringing powerful Biblical stories to life on stage, Sight & Sound Theaters recently kicked off its 50th Anniversary year with the premiere of a new show rooted in God’s Word.Their production of Joshua brings one of the Bible’s most powerful stories to life...
Nancy C. WilliamsinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob. – Psalm 114:7 (NKJV)Please Pray: Holy Lord, remind me to focus on the fullness of joy in Your presence, Your goodness, and Your power. Help me continue steadfastly in prayer; please let this...

By Elizabeth Prata Introduction Have you heard of the new trend sweeping through our society from Gen Z-ers to Boomers? It’s analog. Yes, the new fashioned word for an old fashioned life- one…

“God must really love you.” For one who walks, or runs, morning, noon and evening; crutches and casts are a real shaking loose.

People often wonder why Easter is such a big deal to the followers of Jesus Christ. Here are three answers that explain.

(PRESS RELEASE) – Today, Prime Video and 5&2 Studios announced Season Six of the global phenomenon The Chosen will premiere on November 15, 2026, in the U.S. and internationally, alongside the debut of a teaser image. Featuring six episodes, Season Six will debut three episodes on November 15, followed by...

“But I protected YOUR reputation with our friends,” says Cheater. The manipulation is the Cheater expects the “same” in return. (I use scare quotes as I doubt the Cheater actually did this.) They assume here the faithful spouse will lie for the cheater in order to make them look good to their mutual friends. I … Continue reading "Cheater-Speak: “But I protected YOUR reputation!”"

The figure of Zipporah presents a compelling case study in the intersection of gender, ethnicity, and narrative authority within ancient Israelite literature. As the Midianite wife of Moses, Zippor…

For centuries, Christ followers have observed the practice of retreating from the ‘normal’ busyness of life for a period of renewal and reconnection with God. This sacred time revives our heart wit…
Sarah FreymuthinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. – James 1:2-4When we don’t feel good, when...
Lisa Wesley Leah, the first wife of Jacob, spent much of her life overlooked, unrecognized and unloved.According to her culture, Leah, the eldest daughter was to be married first. Jacob, aware of that requirement yet captivated by Leah’s younger sister Rachel, sought to dismiss and ignore that responsibility and planned a wedding...

By Elizabeth Prata It’s Friday of Spring Break week off from school, and that means I’m on the downward slide toward resumption of work on Monday. I enjoy the Spring here in GA, before …
Jonse DesisaIn today’s fast-paced, hyperconnected world, young people face unprecedented challenges. Technology, media, and cultural pressures constantly shape values, beliefs, and behavior. Yet amidst these challenges lies a spiritual reality often overlooked: the enemy’s strategic interest in the younger generation.Understanding why Satan invests in youth is crucial for equipping young believers...
Eddie Jones
The promises in Isaiah are alive, active, and they have your name on them. Rebuild. Restore. Renew. Every word God spoke still stands — and every one of them is yes in Christ. Wealth of nations. Radiant glory. Dominion restored. Isaiah 60 was written for you — and today on Thrive Alive Thursday, we are […]
Revive Our Hearts
The stakes are too high to be a friend who doesn’t bear witness early, because hearts don’t stay unattached for long.

A study of John 11:32-44 reveals emotion and affirmation of faith, the Jesus who knows and loves us, and his power over life and death.

By Elizabeth Prata In 2 Peter 3:15-16, Peter wrote that there are some things Paul wrote that are hard to understand. The unstable distort those things. Perhaps the Holy Spirit did that on purpose …

Spiritual truths can be ever-changing for some. But God calls us to build our lives on His Word that's filled with real, unchanging truth.

By Elizabeth Prata Resurrection Sunday has just passed. I celebrated the monumental work of our Lord in His redemption of us to the Father. He will present a spotless bride thanks to Him living a s…

Hi friends, did you know I have been writing devotions for over 25 years! So I’m changing it up a bit. Starting April, 2026, my devotions will release on the first and third Tuesdays of every month, rather than weekly. Thank you for sharing them with your friends and encouraging them to sign up! It means the world to me! Read more...
Kim Gentry MeyerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. - 1 Peter 1:3 Please Pray:Dear Lord, I want to keep resurrection joy in my...

Oh, praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you who serve at night in the house of the Lord. Lift your hands toward the sanctuary, and praise the Lord. M

You do not have to take the lecture from the morally bankrupt Cheater. Walk away. Hang up the phone. End the session. A responsible pastor would do this for you in a session. Minimally, the pastor would correct the Cheater. However, you do not have to be passive in these situations. You have agency! If … Continue reading "You do NOT have to take the lecture!"

I know a guy who has had the privilege of traveling in and around Jerusalem. Many times, during our men’s Bible study group, he will give us insight into certain places where Jesus has allegedly be…

Jesus was fully God and fully human. Which means Jesus had a human brain. The basic components of his brain were identical to yours and mine. He was born as a baby. His neurons began growing rapidly. His parents and village played a role in shaping those early neural pathways. He likely experienc

The Bible warns us to beware of the devil's fiery darts. The subtlety of the way he shoots them at us can sometimes catch us by surprise. Therefore, you must co
Keri WillisinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! -- Galatians 5:22-23 As I stepped out the door last week, a warm breeze infused with scents of spring filled my...
Keri WillisinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! -- Galatians 5:22-23Please Pray:Dear Jesus, Thank You for leaving Your Holy Spirit as a comforter and source of joy. Please help...
Revive Our Hearts
The most important thing about any church is what they believe. Everything else flows from that.

By Elizabeth Prata Before I was saved I breathed in the air of common grace, grace that is filled with the creation knowledge of Him. It was poison to my lungs. I flopped around like a caught fish …
Amber GinterinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” — John 15:1-2 (NIV)When most of us think of fruitfulness, we...

Before I'd even limped off the court, I had a guilty pang. “I should have been thanking God for strong legs.” But in the days since, I see

New Jerusalem’s river of water of life is portrayed by the river flowing from the garden of Eden and by the water out of the smitten rock in Exodus 17. God promised the good land to Abraham a…

I was recently blessed to spend some time with my ninety-six-year-old mother-in-law. I’ve written about her before—her early days as a migrant farm worker and her years as an entrepreneur running a Bible bookstore.In this photo, she’s holding another photo and telling the story behind it. It’s humorous in the...

The river of water of life, the Spirit, flows from the throne of God and the Lamb in New Jerusalem. This river is also seen throughout the Bible. Genesis 2 records God’s forming man and plant…
Eddie Jones
Before medicine. Before hospitals. Before you ever felt pain — God had already designed the answer, your cure. The human body doesn’t just break down. It fights back. Every fever, every ache, every sign of inflammation is not your body failing — it is your body doing exactly what its Creator designed it to do. […]
Yvonne M MorganinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. -- Jeremiah 29:13 (ESV)Years ago, I shared with our Sunday school class how I prayed to see a bear while we drove through one of the national parks and God answered that prayer. Someone responded...

Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. -Proverbs 18:2, NLT In my season of suffering, I found some people simply did not want to hear about my pain. They didn’t want to understand. These people were set in their beliefs about divorce. They were happy to share their … Continue reading "No interest in understanding"
Deborah Hemstreet (Dvora Elisheva)
This Passover, in the middle of sirens and shelter runs, I found myself asking a question I hadn’t expected—am I as ready for my Lord as I am for the next alert?
Lisa Price
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Fathe…

Why Easter? Isn't Easter pagan or something? Aren't we supposed to remember Jesus every week? Is the devil trying to brainwash my kids with chocolate rabbits and marshmallow Peeps?As a minister, I get those questions every year, and I'll admit that I used to spend a lot of time worried about it myself. Let me share a few details that might clarify things. Be warned! A nerdy deep-dive is ahead!The logic of celebrating any day as special from another is the same as celebrating a birthday or annive

“He is not here” (Mark 16:6). [Note: This sermon was preached on Easter Sunday, Sunday, March 31, 2002, at Trinity Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois]. I. The Darkness of Calvary When Jesus died upo…

By Elizabeth Prata Can you imagine the pit of despair the Disciples felt on Good Friday? To them it was a hellish and confusing Friday. They were confused, they scattered, Peter even denied Jesus. …
ABCDinApplied Biblical Culture Daily
Romans 12:2“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”Looking at the world from a Christian viewpoint goes beyond having a religious outlook; it’s...

By Elizabeth Prata In biblical times, a shepherd’s main concern was the welfare of the flock. Providing the sheep with food and waters as well as guarding them from predators and thieves were prim…
Eddie Jones
Destroying the Works of the Devil If the purpose of Jesus coming was to destroy the works of the devil. In what ways can we destroy the strongholds of the devil? Jesus didn’t come to manage the devil’s works. He came to destroy them (1 John 3:8). And here’s the good news — He still […]
Carol McLeodinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. – Psalm 16:11 Have you ever wondered how to access the presence of the Lord? We all know that His presence is a gift and...
What would you change about your life if you could do it in a moment?

I recently requested health insurance quotes and the broker’s reply email started with, “…hope you are sitting down once you get to looking at these rates.” The premiums were so high it really made me start questioning the integrity of our entire financial system. Will wages perpetually (and suffi

By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: In this discernment essay I critique Beth Moore as an example, arguing false teachers persist by God’s design to test, refine, and reveal believers, warning that longev…
Jonse Desisa“We eat and drink every day to nourish our body—so we also need to study the Word of God regularly to nourish our spirit.”

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, NIV Not everything is spiritual warfare, but somethings are! I was pondering this idea today. It came from feeling … Continue reading "Not everything is spiritual, but somethings are!"
Mary Rooney Armand
Are you searching for "what is ministry in the Bible" or trying to understand your ministry or calling? Lora Avery shares her story and how to unravel ministry in the Bible while discovering your ministry to God.

Discover how praying Psalm 2 reveals God’s laughter at human rebellion and invites refuge in His Anointed King, transforming anxiety into trust for today’s chaotic world.
Sheryl H. Boldt
Try to imagine what it would be like to be rooted in love and founded securely on love by the One Who loves you most, even when you’re at your worst.
Yvonne M MorganinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. -- Jeremiah 29:13 (ESV)Please Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, walk with me today. Open my eyes to see the subtle hints of Your beauty, Your glory, and Your power in the things You’ve made for my...

Image generated via AI. I have a friend, and whenever they are exposed of doing something wrong, they immediately have an excuse. It took me some time to notice their behavior, their pattern. I’m n…
Eliezer Gonzalez
Mary arrives at the tomb broken and weeping. She leaves with a message that would change the world. Day 7 of our Easter reading plan. John 20:17-18.
Kim Gentry MeyerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. - 1 Peter 1:3 As the calendar moves past Lent and Easter Sunday, we can...
Nancy C. Williams
As Easter falls into our rearview mirrors, let’s continue to read our Lord’s incredible message of hope and deliverance in His word.
Eddie JonesWhen the Father goes looking for you, here’s what He finds: Christ. And you’re in there. “For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” — Colossians 3:3-4 You are not standing before God exposed […]
There are spiritual fathers in the Bible and their blessings upon you can go a long way to determine how you complete your God-given tasks on the earth. Relationship with spiritual mentors or spiritual fathers is scriptural. Though some people or Christians have not really taken this seriously. Bishop David Oyedepo, in the sermon shared […]

My right foot is in a cast this Maundy Thursday. To wash it would be a minor disaster. Not so when Jesus washed those 24 feet 2000 years ago.
Lisa Price
Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established&nbs…
Lisa Wesley I was reminded this week of a passage from Acts Chapter 16 which recounts the story of Paul and Silas in prison. There was a slave girl, "possessed with a spirit of divination, who brought her masters much profit by her fortunetelling." Paul cast the spirit out of her and...
Samuel EbersoleinGlobal News AllianceOur good friends at Galcom had their podcasting studio set up at their booth at the NRB [National Religious Broadcasters] convention in Nashville, TN. They were kind enough to ask me to join them to talk about GNA and our Smartphone Journalism training program. Here's the segment from their YouTube...
Samuel EbersoleinGlobal News AllianceSam Ebersole, VP of Training & Production for GNA, recently joined Chuck Pollak, founder of Sharing International, and Vic Costello, Associate Professor at Elon University, to present an intensive course in Digital Storytelling for 18 students attending International Covenant College in Kigali, Rwanda. They were assisted by GNA Smartphone Journalism...

Sharing only testimonies of reconciled and restored marriages following adultery… …feeds false hope in “reconciliation” for faithful spouses dealing with unrepentant cheaters. Show of hands. How many here thought their marriage was going to “make it” and then you would have a testimony about marriage reconciliation to share with others? I know I did. The … Continue reading "False Hope Enables Cheaters Abuse"
Carol McLeodinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. – Psalm 16:11Please Pray: Jesus, thank You that Your word instructs me how to access your very presence. Thank You for the gift of brothers...
Charlaine MartininDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. -- Psalm 1:2-3 (NLT)Please Pray:Lord, it’s easy to spend more time with...
Charlaine MartininDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. -- Psalm 1:2-3 (NLT) While preparing a Bible study to teach at...

Upon initial consideration, it would appear that praise and worship music doesn’t exactly go hand in hand with hip hop. After all, the thought of syncopated beats and rhythms highlighted by the spoken word in a Sunday morning church service might be hard to comprehend for some.Not so fast. Christian...
Are you afraid to make the wrong decision? Do you get stuck in indecision, whether you’re choosing between two brands of chicken broth at the grocery store, selecting an entrée from the dinner menu, or choosing a new car? Would you love to become a more confident decision-maker? Then read on… What does perfectionism have

A dramatic rescue of a downed U.S. airman in Iran unfolded over Easter weekend. Explore the powerful faith message behind the story
Mike Genung
This broadcast is a live interview of Mike Genung in Colorado Springs by Pastor Brian Michaels on his Crosswalk show. Mike shares his story and the two get into a discussion about how the church can help God’s people with the porn epidemic.

By Elizabeth Prata Introduction Have you heard of the new trend sweeping through our society from Gen Z-ers to Boomers? It’s analog. Yes, the new fashioned word for an old fashioned life- one…
Nancy C. WilliamsinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob. – Psalm 114:7 (NKJV) I live in an American town with a church on almost every corner. But I’ve heard of countries where not a single church building exists. Apparently, there are no...
The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is far more than a great miracle. It is the ultimate validation of who and what he is. Jesus is God.
Eliezer Gonzalez
The tomb is empty. No body. No bones. Day 5 of our Easter reading plan — why the resurrection is history, not myth. John 20:1-10.

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…
Beth PatchinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! – John 1:29Please Pray:Father God, there is sometimes controversy about how, when, and what to call the remembrance of the greatest day in history - the day Jesus Christ, your beloved Son, rose from the dead and...



