
For Such a Time as This: Faithful Where You Are
How can we view everyday tasks as a calling from God? The book of Esther shows how to live faithfully “for such a time as this.”

How can we view everyday tasks as a calling from God? The book of Esther shows how to live faithfully “for such a time as this.”









“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it. -- Isaiah 30:21Please Pray:Jesus, Your Word tells us in Isaiah 30:19, "As soon as he hears, he will answer you NIV).” Help us remember...





We often treat breakfast as a quick chore—something to grab and go just to silence our hunger. But according to ancient wisdom, the first meal of the day wasn't just about filling the stomach; it was a highly functional "blueprint" designed to sustain steady energy for hours.The secret lies in...









NASHVILLE - Prayer has long been a source of strength, hope, and transformation for millions of people around the world. It is our earnest requests to God that connect us to foundational truths that align our minds and hearts with His will for our lives.Jentezen Franklin is one of America's...




Jay Garden
The Impressionist movement changed the way artists saw the world. Rather than capturing precise details, Impressionist painters focused on fleeting moments of light, atmosphere, and emotion.Composers explored a similar idea in music. Rather than emphasizing clear forms and dramatic contrasts, they created new expressions through atmosphere, harmony, and musical color.Capturing...

This article said, “for by the time he began speaking, many Americans were confirmed lecture addicts, hooked on hearing speakers of whatever persuasion.” It reminds me of the verse in Acts 17:21– (Now all the Athenians and the strangers visiting there used to spend their time in nothing other than telling or hearing something new.) As Ingersoll grew in stature and became known for his hatred of Christianity, Ingersoll was opposed for a time by prominent Brooklyn preacher T. At the end of the five minutes, Ingersoll would snap his watch shut and exultantly claim that ‘there must be no God, I am still alive!’ As the story goes, at some point this all was related to an influential English congregationalist minister across the Atlantic Ocean to a Dr. He calmly rejoined- “And did the American gentleman think he could exhaust the patience of God in five minutes?” For all Ingersoll’s violence against Christianity, Ingersoll was noted as a compassionate family man, loving and viewed even as noble.
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On the night before he died, Jesus did something his followers have repeated ever since. He took bread and a cup, gave thanks, and told his friends to keep doing this in remembrance of him. From that quiet table came the practice Christians call communion, and the communion scripture behind...
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Sometimes it isn't one big catastrophe but the sheer pile of it all — responsibilities, worries, demands stacking higher than you can carry. The feeling has a name: overwhelmed. These bible verses for when you feel overwhelmed speak directly into that sense of drowning. Scripture doesn't shame the feeling. It...

John 15 records words of the Lord Jesus. “Abide in Me and I in you” (v. 4) and “If you abide in Me and My words abide in you” (v. 7). To live with the Lord is to live with H…
This video will show you how to deal with emotional pain and sadness. This teaching from our Power Outreaches show practical and scriptural revelations on how to overcome pain and grief. Related: How to overcome violent thoughts and anger Learn more about the Power Outreaches here What is emotional pain and sadness? Emotional pain […]

Why did my son die? I’ve read Scripture. I’ve listened to sermons. I’ve seen God’s faithfulness. Yet if I’m honest, I still don’t know why.

“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it. -- Isaiah 30:21 I recently heard that it’s estimated Jesus fulfilled over 300 Old Testament prophesies.The chances of this happening are incomprehensible, an impossible...

“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it. -- Isaiah 30:21Please Pray:Jesus, Your Word tells us in Isaiah 30:19, "As soon as he hears, he will answer you NIV).” Help us remember...

Image generated via AI. Raising a child to know God is one of the holiest assignments a parent will ever receive. It’s not accidental, automatic, or something that “just happens.” Scripture paints …

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.

We had a great time at Pirate’s Cove for the 4th Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism this past weekend. Over 800 people were baptized!
Eliezer Gonzalez
Conversion means turning away from idols. Discover what it means to turn to God from idols, and what that looks like in your heart today.

Three essentials of Biblical discipleship include intentionality, teaching scripture, and Godly relationships.
Carol McLeod
“Put your backpack on the table. Hand over your camera, your phone, and anything else in your pockets.” A short pause and then, “NOW!” A Chinese police officer barked orders at me with force. He stared at me without blinking while I complied.
Jay Garden
The Romantic era brought a new way of seeing the world. Artists and musicians turned toward emotion, imagination, and personal experience, seeking beauty in mystery, wonder, and longing.Nature played a central role in this vision. Mountains, storms, and distant horizons inspired a sense of the sublime—an experience of awe before...
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One of the most loving things you can do for someone is to pray for them — and one of the most powerful. But we often don't know what to ask. These bible verses to pray for a friend give language to your love, turning "I'm thinking of you" into...
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A king had just won a battle and was offering to worship God with sacrifices. It sounds admirable. Yet the prophet standing in front of him was not impressed — because that worship was covering over a plain act of disobedience. Into that moment came the line: "obedience is better...
Hope 
You get the diagnosis, or the phone call, or the empty side of the bed, and somewhere underneath the shock is a question you almost don't want to ask out loud: if God is good, why didn't He stop this?Most of us don't say it that plainly. We say "I'm...

I found confirmation of my initial thought about the mother of Hezekiah here in Edith’s note- It is a credit to Abi that her son removed the high places of sacrifice and broke images, because he trusted in the Lord God of Israel. Here we see an eternal commendation of Lois and Eunice’s faith, especially notable since they had tension within their own home with the father not believing, and pressures from society to worship the emperor and indulge in all manner of sins available to them. Susanna Wesley (mother to John and Charles), Hudson Taylor’s mother Amelia, Charles Spurgeon’s mother Eliza, John Newton’s mother Elizabeth all mothers who are acknowledged from this vantage point of history to have had a profound impact on their sons, who in turn had a profound impact on the faith for the ages.

I’m writing over at Proverbs 31 Ministries tomorrow and thought you might enjoy this too. Have you ever felt invisible—like your name lingered at the bottom of the list unspoken… unnoticed…as if you were standing in the background while others were called forward? Have you ever wondered if you were somehow missed—overlooked in the choosing, forgotten in the moment that mattered? Read more...

"Discover how to build an unshakable faith by moving from passive belief to active trust in God. Listen to Ep. 142 of The Intertwined Life Podcast!"
Stacey Barkley
You will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You. -- Isaiah 26:3 (HCSB)Please Pray: Father, thank You that I never climb alone. When the path ahead feels overwhelming, help me trust You for the next step instead of worrying about...
Stacey Barkley
By: Stacey BarkleyYou will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You. -- Isaiah 26:3 (HCSB)Have you ever stood at the base of a mountain and wondered, ‘How am I ever going to make it to the top?’Last spring, I found...
Revive Our Hearts
How can we view everyday tasks as a calling from God? The book of Esther shows how to live faithfully “for such a time as this.”

For years, Bethany Wohrle has helped lead worship with Bethel Music, encouraging believers around the world to encounter God through song. Now, with the release of her debut solo album, Reason That I Sing, Wohrle shares a deeply personal collection of songs born from her own testimony of God's presence,...

Image generated via AI, Gary the Golf Ball was born in a factory, but he always felt he was destined for greatness, maybe a trophy shelf, maybe a commercial, maybe a dramatic slow‑motion montage wi…
Stevens Brookes
There's usually at least one banana sitting on the counter at my house.Skipped breakfast, about to work out, a little hungry but too lazy to actually prepare anything — a banana is the obvious answer every time. Peel it, eat it, done. Sweet enough to feel like a treat, light...
Eliezer Gonzalez
When the Thessalonians turned to Jesus, their faith went viral. Discover what conversion really looks like: Turn, Serve, Wait.
Mike Genung
John was raised in a broken home by a father who was an alcoholic; his mother ended a lifelong struggle with depression with suicide, all of which had a profound affect on John’s heart. John was married and a pastor for more than 8 years… Read More
Jay Garden
After the drama and grandeur of the Baroque period, artists and composers sought greater clarity, balance, and proportion. Rather than pursuing excess, they found elegance through restraint and careful design.Beauty Through OrderThis spirit can be seen in the paintings of Jacques-Louis David. In The Oath of the Horatii, strong architectural...
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Say the word "prophet" and most people picture someone predicting the future — a kind of holy fortune-teller. That's part of the picture, but it misses the heart of it. So what is a prophet in the Bible, really? The answer is both simpler and larger than prediction. Understanding the...
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The night before a surgery is a peculiar kind of long. The mind circles the what-ifs; the body braces; sleep comes hard. Whether you're the one facing the procedure or the one who loves them, these bible verses to pray before surgery offer words to steady a fearful heart. They...

In Revelation 22:1-2 John tells us that an angel “showed me 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 [New Jerusal…

Source Antipater of Sidon described the temple as the grandest of all the 7 Wonders: “I have set eyes on the wall of lofty Babylon on which is a road for chariots, and the statue of Zeus by the Alpheus, and the hanging gardens, and the colossus of the Sun, and the huge labour of the high pyramids, and the vast tomb of Mausolus; but when I saw the house of Artemis that mounted to the clouds, those other marvels lost their brilliancy, and I said, Lo, apart from Olympus, the Sun never looked on aught (anything) so grand”. You see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in almost all of Asia this Paul has persuaded and turned away a considerable number of people, saying that gods made by hands are not gods at all. Not only is there danger that this trade of ours will fall into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be regarded as worthless, and that she whom all of Asia and the world worship will even be dethroned from her magnificence.”” He was crafty.
Hope 
You pick up your phone before your feet even hit the floor. One notification, one comment, one comparison later, and the day already feels ruined — and you haven't even brushed your teeth yet.By the time you're pouring coffee, the thought has multiplied into three more. I'm behind. I'm not...

Jesus because you died on the cross and arose from the grave. He made a way for our sins to be forgiven.

I am the Good Shepherd. My sheep know My voice. Engage in sacred Scripture: John 10:1-21. "I am the Good Shepherd." These words are familiar to an ...

Jesus knows that asking us to forgive feels like asking us to place a crossbeam on our shoulders.

...You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed. – Joshua 23:14“But this I have learned, we can trust Him.” These were the simple words beloved...

...You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed. – Joshua 23:14Please Pray: Heavenly Father, Thank you that You have not left us to wander through...
Revive Our Hearts
The book of Isaiah can feel like a daunting mountain to climb. But those who persevere will discover that every step leads to a greater vision of our holy, transcendent, near, and redeeming God.

It’s no wonder people have questions about how singles can be so well when the peace and faith of God are evident.

Part 1 of this series on deflation discussed why it is unthinkable. Part 2 discussed why a prolonged deflation would be an utter disaster. Here, we look at why governments can’t fully control deflation and how the money system is really on a knife’s edge. Such is the desti
Lisa Price
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than arrogance of spirit. Do not be eager in your spirit to be angry, for anger resides in th…
Wanda Alger
Though the modern-day prophetic movement appears to be struggling for breath, it is God’s mercy that has allowed this season of shaking and pruning in order to make way for something fresh. Where words have been produced from polluted wells, God’s Spirit is looking for those with pure hearts and clean hands through whom He can breathe fresh life into that which appears dead.
Jay Garden
The Baroque era embraced drama. Through movement, contrast, and rich detail, artists and musicians created works filled with emotion, tension, and transformation.One of the defining features of Baroque painting is chiaroscuro—the use of strong contrasts between light and shadow. Light guides the viewer's attention, while darkness adds depth and intensity,...
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They were the last instructions Jesus gave before returning to heaven — and last words carry weight. Standing on a mountain with his followers, the risen Jesus gave a charge so pivotal the church has called it, ever since, the Great Commission. It's one of the most quoted passages in...
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Few heartaches run as deep as watching a child you love walk away — from faith, from wisdom, from the path you prayed they'd take. If that's your ache, these bible verses to pray over a wayward child are for you, offered gently, because this is holy and tender ground....
Hope 
You're lying in bed replaying it again. The thing they said. The thing they did. It's been years, maybe, and you still know exactly where to press to feel it.You've prayed about it. You've told yourself to let it go. But some part of you keeps the file open, just...

By Elizabeth Prata Though we are in a battle, “The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” (Psalm 9:9). Our Lord of hosts is God commanding, ordering, sum…
Treva Barnard
"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you..." — James 4:8 (KJV)One of my favorite hymns is "Draw Me Nearer.""Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord, to the cross where Thou hast died. Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord, to Thy precious bleeding side."Those words have carried a...
Treva Barnard
"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you..." — James 4:8 (KJV)Please Pray:Father, thank You for always inviting me into Your presence. Create in me a deeper desire to know You and spend time with You. Help me to trust You enough to surrender my worries, my...
If you have asked, how do I run a faith based business? This post provides the practical answer on how to run a successful faith based business by practically publicizing and marketing your business effectively. Related: Publicity and marketing for your Business What is a faith based business? A faith based business is a […]
Jay Garden
During the Renaissance, artists and musicians looked for order, balance, and beauty in both nature and human creativity. They believed that harmony could be discovered through careful observation and thoughtful design.This vision shaped both painting and music. Painters used perspective to organize visual space, while composers used polyphony to organize...

…you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.In the translation I am using for this series, the next section in 1 Peter we are looking at is titled A Call to Holiness. This section is particularly intriguing to me because of recent studies I have been doing into the lives of medieval religious women. Most of these women have been excised from the pages of hist
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We spend a huge share of our waking lives at work, so it's no small thing when work becomes a source of stress, discouragement, or lost purpose. These bible verses to pray over your work help you invite God into the place you may spend more hours than anywhere else....
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The apostle John could have begun his Gospel a hundred ways. He chose a single loaded Greek word that would make both Jewish and Greek readers lean in: Logos. "In the beginning was the Word [Logos]." The logos meaning is one of the most profound word choices in the New...
Hope 
You said "I do" believing the feeling would carry you. Then one Tuesday night, over dishes neither of you wanted to wash, you looked at the person across the kitchen and felt nothing you could name — not anger, not love, just distance. You wondered if this was normal, or...

The Bible says, “Be fruitful and mutliply” to both the male and female in the beginning. This means that our Holy, loving God gave them a desire to do so. • What does rape have to do wi…
Amber Ginter
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” —Psalm 46:1 (ESV)Please Pray:Dear Jesus, thank you for being strong when I feel weak. Help me trust that you have good plans for me, even when they differ from what I desire. When I can’t see what you are...
Amber Ginter
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” —Psalm 46:1 (ESV)Have you ever prayed for God to immediately change something, but instead of answers, all you got was silence? Maybe it was a bad grade on a test, a failed relationship, or hurtful words that slipped out...
This video shows you hot prayer points by Apostle Joshua Selman against demonic dreams and sicknesses. This is a must watch. Related: Inspired Prayers for your business Hot new book resources: Get a copy of my newest book, 50 ways to sell more books in these days of Artificial Intelligence and highly improved technology. Click […]

Hell is hot, loud, miserable, eternal, and has zero customer service. Also, the Wi‑Fi is terrible. Image generated via AI. 1. The Climate Is… Suboptimal Hell makes Death Valley in August look like …
Lisa Wesley Until the day when our faith becomes sight, when we see our Lord face to face, we will continue to seek Him and His will and ask for courage to continue our journey in victory.When we see Him face to face, we will also be reunited with those we love...
Jay Garden
Medieval art can seem unusual to modern eyes. Figures often appear flat, proportions unrealistic, and backgrounds without depth. Yet medieval artists were not trying to imitate the physical world. Their purpose was to reveal spiritual truth rather than physical reality.Icons such as Christ Pantocrator were created to direct the viewer’s...
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Few things keep us up at night like money. Whether it's a shortfall, a mounting debt, or the low hum of never-quite-enough, financial pressure has a way of seeping into everything. These bible verses to pray over your finances are a way to bring that specific weight to God rather...
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Translators have wrestled with it for centuries. One Hebrew word appears roughly 250 times in the Old Testament, and English versions render it a dozen different ways — mercy, lovingkindness, steadfast love, faithfulness, loyalty. No single word quite holds it. The hesed meaning is one of the deepest concepts in...

In Acts 26:18 Paul testified that God’s commission to him was “to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light and from the authority of Satan to God, that they may receive forg…

By Elizabeth Prata Matthew 28:19-20 famously says, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching th…
Nancy C. Williams
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 NKJV Recently, while hanging out with some teens, I peppered them wi…

Image generated via AI. In the town of Ker‑Plinket on Wobble‑Woo Way,A doctor cried, “Try this! It’ll brighten your day!”A pill called Detramentall, all stripey in blue,“It fixes your hiccups! It f…

There are few places that capture the spirit of summer quite like camp—a place where lifelong friendships are formed, confidence is built, and unforgettable memories are made around campfires, cabins, and outdoor adventures. It's a tradition that has shaped generations, reminding us that growth often happens when we step outside...
Eliezer Gonzalez
Who should praise God? Psalm 150:6 says everything that has breath should praise the Lord. That's a cosmic invitation to worship.

Several years ago, I received an email from a brother in Christ reprimanding me for saying that followers of Jesus could be discouraged or anxious. He tried to tell me that I was wrong for suggesting it, and that couldn’t be part of the believers’ experiences. I wanted to respond in anger, maybe try
Jay Garden
At first glance, music and painting seem very different. Music unfolds through time, while a painting is experienced all at once. One is heard, the other is seen. Yet throughout history, painters and composers have often explored the same questions of beauty, emotion, and expression.Both artists and musicians work with...
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Courage isn't the absence of fear — it's doing the hard, right thing while afraid. That's good news, because it means you don't have to wait until you feel unafraid to act. These bible verses about courage speak to the fearful moments when we need to take a step anyway....
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Travel to Israel and you'll hear it constantly — a greeting, a farewell, a blessing: shalom. Most people know it means "peace." But that translation, while not wrong, is like describing an ocean as "some water." The shalom meaning is far bigger than the absence of conflict. It's one of...

Where do we learn to trust God? Not after the miracle, but in the wilderness. It was there that Israel learned to trust God's daily faithfulness in seasons of suffering and uncertainty.
Nancy C. Williams
For though He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you. – 2 Corinthians 13:4 (NKJV)Please Pray:Lord Jesus, You are worthy to be praised because of...

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Eliezer Gonzalez
How should we praise God? Discover why Psalm 150 calls us to praise him with everything we have, using our whole being.
Wanda Alger
In this short prophetic dream, I was given a warning about rightly stewarding the treasures of God's heart. It's also an encouragement to not worry about the dogs!
Jay Garden
Book: Surprised by Joy — C. S. LewisMusic: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488 — W. A. MozartSome experiences stay with us long after they have passed. A piece of music, a childhood memory, a beautiful landscape, or a moment of unexpected wonder can leave us with...
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Of all the ways to name God — Almighty, Creator, Master — there is one that can be the hardest to believe applies to us, precisely because it is so tender. Jesus used it in his darkest hour, and he taught his followers to use it too. The Abba Father...
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Standing at a crossroads — a job, a move, a relationship, a hard call — we long to know which way God wants us to go. The uncertainty can be paralyzing. These bible verses for guidance speak to the search for direction and the God who promises to lead his...

By Elizabeth Prata I received the following question from a reader. Q. Can you tell me if a group of speakers are false teachers? The Prophecy Watchers: Larry Ollison, Mondo Gonzales, Bill Koenig, …
Sheryl H. Boldt
Is lying ever worth it? Discover what the Bible says about honesty, integrity and why living truthfully strengthens your relationship with God and others.

Everything we’ve accumulated over the years may be keeping us attached to this world and distracted from our eternal purpose.

Greg Laurie is urging Christians to recognize the moment the nation is facing and live in a way that changes culture.
Carol McLeod
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” – Ephesians 3:20-21 Paul, while...
Carol McLeod
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” – Ephesians 3:20-21 Please Pray:Jesus,...

Image generated via AI. A man’s fingerprint is one of the quiet miracles we carry with us every day. No two are alike — not among the billions alive today, not among those who lived before us, and …

Greg Laurie: I spent a lot of time with Billy Graham, asking questions and learning from him. Here's what Billy taught me about evangelism.

Comedian Zabrina Douglas has built a reputation for turning life's biggest challenges into unforgettable laughs, and she's doing it again in her new stand-up special, Choose Your Medicine (premieres July 16th). As part of the six-part comedy event Wonder Project Presents: The Standups on Wonder Project and Prime Video, Douglas...
Eliezer Gonzalez
Why is God worthy of praise? Discover the mighty deeds and greatness that make him worthy of our deepest hallelujah.
When God Feels Silent: How to Keep Trusting Jesus While You Wait is the topic of the post. I believe you will love the revelation in this post. Related: Power of Trusting God and His Word Introduction to when God feels silent There are seasons when prayer feels natural. We speak, and hope rises […]

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. – Mark 10:45 (NLT) The difference between the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this world comes down to the kind of power they...

Image generated via AI. Stephen liked to say he didn’t believe in monsters; he just made a living inventing them. But every night, long after his deadlines had passed and the house had settled into…