
No “Almost”: Peace When Life Hangs in the Balance
“Your husband is in critical condition” the doctor had said. Flight For Life isn’t for fun. A 55-minute ambulance drive was too long.

“Your husband is in critical condition” the doctor had said. Flight For Life isn’t for fun. A 55-minute ambulance drive was too long.

“Your husband is in critical condition” the doctor had said. Flight For Life isn’t for fun. A 55-minute ambulance drive was too long.
Revive Our Hearts
This celebration of a marriage marked by surrender reminds us that every season—single, married, or widowed—is held in the hands of a faithful God.

As I Can Only Imagine wound down its highly successful theatrical run in 2018, Mercy Me’s Bart Millard thought it was time to get back to what he knew best and resume making music.His inspiring and true-life story of finding hope in the rubble of a dysfunctional, sometimes violent childhood,...
Sheryl H. Boldt
Bitterness changes us, making us less than the person we want to model to our children and grandchildren.
Mary Rooney Armand
Are you struggling to heal from trauma? Nancy shares her powerful story and 7 ways God can lead you to healing and freedom after Trauma.

Sunday, I sent a panic text to our team at our Tates Creek location - a reminder of tension in fast growth. My office window overlooks one of the main entr

Joshua made it a habit to seek the Lord from the very moment God called him to lead the Israelites. Joshua 9 tells us about a time he failed to seek God and the
Sheryl H. Boldt
What if, instead of overwhelming ourselves with a long list of resolutions, we asked God, at the beginning of each month, to show us one area of our lives that is displeasing to Him? Just one. Then let’s spend the rest of that month doing whatever it takes (through prayer, Scripture meditation, accountability, etc.) to overcome that behavior. And repeat this process month after month throughout 2026.
Sheryl H. Boldt
God loves you and has a purpose for your life. In fact, Almighty, sovereign God has a plan for you … today.

Add The preaching of the true word of God always pierces hearts. “So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.” (Acts 2:41) Su…
Wanda Alger
Here is a clear scriptural break down of the various levels of false witness including the severity of each and the consequences. Before we accuse anyone of lying, we need to define the charge we are bringing.
Mary Rooney ArmandinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“But a Samaritan, as he was traveling along, came across the man. When the Samaritan saw him, he felt sorry for the man, went to him, and cleaned and bandaged his wounds. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”...

By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS I reflect on God’s love with His righteous wrath, using Daniel’s compassion toward Nebuchadnezzar. The essay argues that the Gospel begins with wrath against sin and end…
Keri WillisinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. -- I John 4:7-8 (NLT) “I want to know what love...
Keri WillisinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. -- I John 4:7-8 (NLT)Please Pray:I pray that out of his...
Amber GinterinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” —John 13:34-35 (NIV)Please Pray:Dear God, basing our love on faith and not someone’s actions is...

In Revelation 22 the Lord Jesus says three times, “I come quickly” (verses 7, 12, 20). In 22:17 we read the response: “the Spirit and the bride say, Come!” This cry, Come, is in the present age; it…
Keri Willis
If you are like me, you probably feel a bit of guilt for just sitting and listening to the birds sing or the waves crash on the shore. My heart knows I am sitting in the presence of the Holy Spirit…

By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS Paul’s declaration of being poured out as a drink offering points believers to Christ, the Chief Cornerstone. From Bethel to New Jerusalem, God builds His dwelling with …
Mike Genung
”And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing Read More

So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this...

Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. -Hebrews 13:4, NLT When I was dating after my divorce, I was somewhat surprised by how many people were dating still married. For me, those people were a hard pass. … Continue reading "Do NOT date while still married, please!"
Laura MaserinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. -- Genesis 2:24 (NKJV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father,We come before You and thank You for the blessings of holy matrimony. We thank You that You gave clear and Holy instructions for...

Image generated via AI, His work is seen by many in the oddest, most solemn of places. Photos are taken for posterity. He charges by the letter, so most clients pass on the minimum info. In most ca…
Anneta Pinto-YounginDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
But if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion. -- I Corinthians 7:9In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul spoke to the church in Corinth about the principles of marriage. He said that it is not good for a man to...

I am delighted to announce the publication of my new book, From Sinai to Sunday: Old Testament Studies from Jeff Griffin’s Sermons. This volume presents in-depth studies on Joseph, Gideon, Sa…

Explore Proverbs 1:28 and discover why some prayers go unanswered. Learn to seek God’s wisdom daily so your cries are met with a listening ear and a respond ...
Satan is a master of spin, frequently including just enough truth to make something sound or appear legitimate, while including a poison pill in the mixture.

A biblical look at eternity inspired by Randy Alcorn’s Heaven What will heaven really be like? For many people, heaven feels vague — clouds, harps, angels, and an endless worship service floa…
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28: 19-20 NKJV

“You can sell a bag of cocaine once. A 5-year-old child, you can sell them 5-10 times a day, for 10 years straight.” – Tim Ballard from the movie, “Sound of Freedom.” Image genera…
Janet Perez-Eckles
A reflection on prayer, waiting, and God’s unfailing love—discover how God listens, heals, and works in the waiting, even when answers are delayed.

Good day, beautiful people. It’s been a minute, but I hope all is well with everybody. Just wanted to leave you with a dose of encouragement for today. FUN FACT… No one can ever bother Jesus.…

By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSISTechnological progress invites both benefit and danger. As AI blurs reality through deepfakes and misinformation, society’s grip on truth weakens, preparing hearts for Re…

Are guardian angels biblical? Pastors Greg Laurie and Jack Graham discuss where guardian angels may be in the Bible.
Eliezer Gonzalez
How do you run the race of faith without growing weary? Hebrews 12:1-3 says fix your eyes on Jesus, throw off every weight, and follow the pioneer who's gone before us.
Feeling frustration, sadness, and disappointment as you strive to meet expectations? If so, you may be stuck in the sticky web of Perfection.

Letters to 7 churches in the Book of Revelation. The letter to the church to Pergamum includes some commendations. And condemnation for some people who compromised.

“Do everything in love.” -- 1 Corinthians 16:14 (NIV)Such a simple statement. A short verse. Easy to memorize. Practical. Tacked onto a short list of other things, Paul asks of the believers in Corinth, it’s stated plainly. Like its command is easy to accomplish.But is it?I wrestled longer than normal...

“Do everything in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14 (NIV)Please Pray:Jesus, we hear your command to do everything in love, the small and the big things in our lives. Help us to show this serving, sacrificial, others-focused, agape love to everyone we come in contact with, not just to those who...
Samuel Deuth
In our journey through life, the way we respond to correction and praise can significantly impact our personal development and relationships. In this message, Samuel dives deep into the often uncomfortable territory of how we handle feedback, both positive and negative, and the underlying identity i

As the consummation of all the Bible verses pointing to the eternal marriage, in Revelation 21:2 John says, “I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem…prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.” In 21:9…
Treva BarnardinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. — Mark 12:30–31 Jesus’...

It was an immense crowd in an isolated place. They were hungry, and there was no place to go for food. A huge crowd was following Him because they saw the s ...
Keri Willis
Pack your armor and your tool belt and get set for a challenging yet rewarding journey into Ephesians and a deeper walk with Jesus.

Dear DM, What do you do with this? I came here tonight because I am desperate. As I get closer to God I realize that doesn’t guarantee an answer about what I am supposed to do. My husband acts as if we’re fine everything is fine but it’s almost INSANE. What is your problem, “why … Continue reading "Mailbag: What do you do with this?"

I was reading Psalm 73:28 (NIV) "But as for me, it is good to be near God.I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds." Now, I ask myself: Why don't we draw near to God, and how do we do it? What do you think? The Problem: Why

The Bible presents a romance. Love and marriage are seen beginning with Adam and Eve in Genesis 2 and concluding with New Jerusalem in Revelation 21-22. A song which presents this view begins: __Th…

Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy! Psalm 98:4 I love it when the Holy Spirit comes over me, giving me the urge to shout
Carlene Hill ByroninDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“It’s all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips. Yet I have seen the King, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” – Isaiah 6:5 (NLT) How can I dare to write to you about holiness?...

O Israel, hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is unfailing love. His redemption overflows. Psalm 130:7 Psalm 130 begins with desperation but ends with
Revive Our Hearts
Tempted by comparison? Here’s your invitation to live in fullness rather than lack.

Today has been a hard day. Some days just feel darker, harder to hold on to hope. So much pain and fear threaten to choke me, drowning out the joy and peace. I can’t stop the tears as they pour from my eyes, uncontrollable cracks everywhere as my heart breaks again. Why are we so messy? Where is the
Kim Gentry MeyerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"...As I have loved you, so you must love one another." - John 13:34 "Teach me to love...to love like You, Lord..."These are the lyrics to a new song I'm writing, and they're also the words I've been praying on repeat, because this year I want to better understand Christ-like...
Can Christians communicate with the dead? This was the question someone asked in an online forum I belong to. Someone offered what I call a wrong scriptural answer to justify this question. As usual, I was able, by God’s grace, to offer a counter answer to the solution offered by this person. The purpose of […]

By Elizabeth Prata Synopsis:Leah is remembered, but Bilhah and Zilpah often fade into the background. Given as slaves, used as surrogates, and denied agency, they still bore sons who shaped Israel.…
Treva BarnardinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. — Mark 12:30–31Please Pray:...
Lisa Price
If I say, “My foot slips”, Your mercy, O Lord, will hold me up.In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul- Psalm 94:18-20 NKJV Worry. We all do it.&nb…
Ray Oster
Discover how the Devine Jamz iHeartRadio Program helps Gospel artists grow visibility, impact, and faith-driven reach.
Laura MaserinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. -- Genesis 2:24 (NKJV)Recently, I had the privilege of attending a dear friend's wedding. As a guest, I quietly promised myself I would not cry. However, I lost all...

The Bible is rooted in real places, people, and events. When you step into these biblical sites in Israel, Scripture comes alive in a new way.

Do You Believe God’s Promises are Specifically Meant for You? Promises seem to be a thing of the past. It’s not a sentiment you hear too ...
Amy Burgin
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis morning, I took a little walk in the woods. Often, I listen to music, a book, or a sermon. This morning, as I reached for my phone, I heard God say, “Put that away. Let us walk in silence this morning.” So I did and in doing so, met many friends. First, I met

Hello friends, I’ve been busy studying for multiple podcast episodes (stay tuned!) and one of the doctors I’m learning from has been so articulate in describing how real “informed consent” has become an impossibility in the medical system. Here are two stats to kick this post off. 1. When my upcoming guest started his residency, 70% of doctors were in private practice (i.e. they ran their own businesses). Today that number is 22.4%. 2. According to his experience, the average employed MD only g

By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS Feeling the old pressure of New Year’s dates and Valentine expectations, I contrast restless singleness with hard-won contentment in Christ. Through regret, divorce, and…
Connie HarperinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. – Psalm 103:13 (CSB) Please Pray:Heavenly Father, we lift our children up to You to protect and pray for Your perfect will in their lives. It’s hard to be perfect parents like...
Connie HarperinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. – Psalm 103:13 (CSB) My advice to young parents with small children has always been to keep their camera ready. Our smart phones are able to capture the craziness and chaos of...

Bethel Church of Redding, California is currently embroiled in a leadership scandal. Once their poster child for a restored leader following moral failure, Ben Armstrong (BA), is back in the spotlight for alleged lies and Clergy Sexual Abuse allegations. To Bethel Church’s credit, they have put Ben Armstrong on administrative leave as they investigate these … Continue reading "Unpunishable or unsafe? Bethel and Ben Armstrong Case"
Carlene Hill ByroninDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“It’s all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips. Yet I have seen the King, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” – Isaiah 6:5 (NLT)Please Pray: God, today was a day like most days. Sometimes...

How to love God this Valentine’s Day begins with understanding real love. Discover how God's love for us leads to us loving Him properly.
Mary Rooney ArmandinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“But a Samaritan, as he was traveling along, came across the man. When the Samaritan saw him, he felt sorry for the man, went to him, and cleaned and bandaged his wounds. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”...

“Mother Nature” is a familiar phrase to most of us. Its origins lie in European history, where it was used simply as a personification of nature. Later, in Greek and Roman myth, Mother Nature was transformed into a goddess. Similar expressions are found in the Americas and in Asia. This reference to “Mother Nature” has influenced, and perhaps sullied, our understanding of God’s sovereignty over nature. Subconsciously, we have distanced God from His creation, perhaps because we continue to strugg

By Elizabeth Prata ‘Cut To the Chase’ essays are shorter form bulleted articles highlighting the issues of a particular author or false doctrine. Ann Voskamp is a popular writer and con…
Kim Gentry MeyerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"...As I have loved you, so you must love one another." - John 13:34Please Pray:Dear Lord, teach me to love like You. Help me build spiritual muscle to respond like You would to challenging people and situations. Help me also to depend on Your Word, and not my feelings, to...

Image generated via AI. But Jesus looked at them and said, With men this is impossible, but all things are possible with God. Mat. 19:26 (AMPC) I grew up in church. I heard all of the great testimo…

A study of John 10:1-10 reveals a shepherd that leads, and Jesus is the door to heaven who gives us abundant life.

Aren’t you glad that God refers to the Church as the Bride of Christ? I once asked my husband what images came to mind when he reads God’s description of the Church as the Bride of Christ. He gave me a strange look and said, “None, really.” I’ll admit, I can’t picture Steve walking down the aisle in a flowing wedding gown. Read more...

By Elizabeth Prata When we discuss other words representing the fruit of the Spirit, such as love, peace, and joy, we think we know what they mean, but often times these culturally embedded words h…

Many verses in the Bible point toward New Jerusalem as the eternal marriage. Eventually Revelation 19:7-8 says, “The marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready. And it was g…

In the Psalms, David consistently prayed to the Lord, namely because he had no one else to turn to. His words of faith challenge us to return again and again to

By Elizabeth Prata Angels are innumerable, powerful, nonhuman beings created by God to serve His ordered purposes. Scripture portrays them as named, hierarchical spirits who worship, judge, ministe…
Anneta Pinto-YounginDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
But if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion. -- I Corinthians 7:9Please Pray: Dear Lord, we pray for our families, and we pray for the institution of marriage, which you created in the beginning for us to have...
Revive Our Hearts
The law was never meant to be a merciless standard designed to crush God’s people. It was given in grace through the kindness of God.
Nancy C. Williams
The Dead Sea Scrolls represent a significant find–a “buried treasure” in confirming God’s word.
Revive Our Hearts
If you’re in a season of dryness, take heart: God can—and wants to—do something with your fallow ground.
Lisa Price
I am the Lord, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another, Nor My praise to idols. Behold, the former things have come to pass, Now I declare …

As we began this “Encouragement for the Way” series, the challenge was to read a chapter a day in the book of John. No doubt some of you likely finished your journey through John a week or two ago, and some of you may have started and just kind of fell off. Regardless of where...

What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re spending it with your closest friends, your family, or your significant other, Valentine’s Day has a way of making us think a little more about love.Valentine's Day is filled with flowers, cards, romantic movies, and messages about what love is “supposed” to look like. Oftentimes, if we’re not careful, we can unintentionally internalize the lies the world tells us about love and begin to replace the truth of what the Bible says with those

What is one lesson I am hoping to build on in 2026? Iron sharpens Iron. This encapsulates the value of community and learning not to do life alone. A dear brother in his book “Men of Like Pas…

Beginning with Adam and Eve, many married couples in the Bible are pictures of New Jerusalem as the eternal, universal marriage of the Triune God and all His people. Recent posts looked at Genesis,…
Amber GinterinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” —John 13:34-35 (NIV)Do you struggle to love those around you? It’s not a trick question,...

I’ve met my granddaughter’s school bus at least a hundred times.Each time, we’ve shared a simple, happy walk home.She often asks, Did Papa come today?Most days, I explain that he had to stay home to work.But on this day, when the bus rolled to a stop, I watched her face...

Valentine’s Day is near. And God's version of the perfect love story may not look like the rom coms you see on TV...
Carol McLeod
One of the biggest losses we can experience doesn’t happen overnight—and it isn’t always obvious. It comes quietly, wrapped in success, applause, and achievement, while something far more valuable slips away. In today’s blog, David Decker challenges us to look beyond worldly wins and ask the questi

Psalms 19 gives us great insight into dealing with anxiety and a wandering mind. This post unpacks a key verse with applications.

Jonathan Cain revealed that a message I shared sparked "Only A Prayer Away." I’m honored to have played a part in the song's creation.
Mike Genung
Jim Tilley is a former pastor with a PHD in clinical psychology. In this second of two broadcasts Jim continues the discussion the story of his journey to hope and healing, which includes watching his father videotape young women at a swimming pool in front Read More
Nancy C. WilliamsA non-truth can be so effectively presented, so well planned, that we do not even realize we have been lied to—otherwise known as "deceived."

Discover how Proverbs 15:8 reveals the prayer God truly delights in. Deepen your prayer life by aligning your heart and actions with righteousness for praye ...
Deborah Hemstreet (Dvora Elisheva)
In the midst of war, I find myself wrestling not with politics, but with Scripture. I know what agape love means in theory—but how does one live it in a world shaped by fear, violence, and survival? This is a prayerful reflection on loving enemies when love feels costly and unclear.

So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this...



