
Is My View of Womanhood Biblical or Cultural?
God’s Word presents a radically different vision of womanhood than the one our culture promotes. Our identity does not begin with what we do but with the One to whom we belong.

Revive Our HeartsGod’s Word presents a radically different vision of womanhood than the one our culture promotes. Our identity does not begin with what we do but with the One to whom we belong.
Revive Our Hearts
God’s Word presents a radically different vision of womanhood than the one our culture promotes. Our identity does not begin with what we do but with the One to whom we belong.
Stevens BrookesinDr.Daniel
There's a particular kind of tired that has nothing to do with your body. You finish work, you get home, you sit down — and your mind is still running the meeting back, still drafting the email you didn't send, still turning over the thing someone said that you can't...

For generations, Little House on the Prairie has remained one of television's most beloved family dramas, introducing audiences to the enduring stories of the Ingalls family through the iconic series starring Michael Landon. Premiering July 9th, Netflix is reimagining the classic, drawing inspiration from Laura Ingalls Wilder's cherished Little House...
Revive Our Hearts
If your salvation is secure, does obedience really matter? Cindy explains how future hope should shape our lives today.
Tricia Thornton
Summer often begins with high expectations. We envision family vacations, slower mornings, and a welcome break from the hurried pace of the school year. Yet by July, many parents feel surprisingly tired. Children complain they are bored. Siblings argue. The novelty of summer starts to wear off, and we wonder...

As America prepares to commemorate its 250th Birthday this week, it's an ideal time to revisit the extraordinary life of the man who helped shape the nation from its very beginning. George Washington was not only the commanding general who led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolution,...
Lisa Price
Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. – Psalm 90:14 ESV A couple of weeks back, I came across a verse that spoke so …

Fact: There is currently a 2.4:1 divorce ratio in the United StatesFact: 85% of American churches allocate zero budget to marriage ministryFact: 75% of pastors in the United States confess their own marriage is struggling.Marriage is one of the most foundational relationships in our lives, yet it's also facing unprecedented...

For millions of Christian music fans, John James was the unmistakable voice that helped launch Newsboys as one of the most influential bands in contemporary Christian music. As the group's original lead singer, James stood at the center of their rise before his departure in the late 1990s amid a...
Jay GardeninGrace Notes
Book: Absolutely on Music by Haruki Murakami and Seiji OzawaMusic: Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3Many people assume that great music should make an immediate impression. Sometimes it does. A memorable melody or dramatic opening can capture attention within seconds.But some of the most rewarding music works differently. Rather than revealing...
HANANIAHinBibleHolic
He appears for a single verse, does one thing, and vanishes from the story — yet the Gospels bothered to record his name, his hometown, and even the names of his sons. There's a quiet mystery in that. Who was Simon of Cyrene, the stranger pulled from a crowd to...
HANANIAHinScripture & Soul
When illness comes — to us or to someone we love — words often fail us. We want to pray but don't know what to say. That's when the Bible's own words become a lifeline. These bible verses for healing and strength give voice to what the heart is reaching...

By Elizabeth Prata It is always surprising to me when I hear people say “I long for the first century church…” They met in homes, broke bread together and praised the Lord with one voice. For my own self, I do look back fifty years at the 1960s and 70s and enjoy that I got to roam all over town safely, play outside till the street lights came on, attended school events and football games without passing through a bag check or metal detector. In 1 Timothy 1:6, we read, “Some people have strayed from these things and have turned aside to fruitless discussion, wanting to be teachers of the Law, even though they do not understand either what they are saying or the matters about which they make confident assertions.“ Wow.
Carol McLeod
Have you ever been halfway through a conversation when you suddenly realized that you weren't listening at all? You were looking at the person. You were nodding at all the appropriate moments. You might have even thrown in an occasional "uh-huh" or "I understand." But if you are

There's an interesting legion of how the town Lizard Lick in North Carolina got it's name.. It involves moonshiners, mash and illegal whiskey.
Connie HarperinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
…if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God. – Proverbs 2:3-5 (CSB) Please Pray:Father God, thank You for...
Connie HarperinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
If you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God. – Proverbs 2:3-5 (CSB) In a favorite animated movie the...

Spiritual growth is one of the central themes of the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals that God desires His people to grow in faith, wisdom, obedience, and love. This growth is not simply about gaining more biblical knowledge or attending church regularly. Instead, it is about becoming more...

Image generated via AI. Under the flickering fluorescent lights of Habitat Outlet, two manikins stood frozen in the Men’s Casual Wear section—because, well, they had no choice. Chad Manikin, dresse…
Mike Genung
The following are snapshots of my 40 year journey to discovering the power of prayer. – In 1986, after years of wandering away from God in a sewer of sex, drugs, and alcohol, I started making my way back to Him. My prayer life at Read More

“This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I will deal with you as you deserve, because you have despised my oath by breaking the covenant.” -Ezekiel 16:59, NIV Where are the pastors calling out cheaters for hating and despising their marriage covenant partners? I find it interesting that Christians are quick to judge the faithful … Continue reading "Called out for despising?!"
Eliezer Gonzalez
Joseph was rejected and betrayed by his own brothers, yet God raised him up — a picture of Jesus and the salvation he brings.

Provo, UT – (PRESS RELEASE) – Angel Studios, a media and technology company successfully pioneering a first-of-its-kind audience-driven studio model, today announced that Young Washington claimed the #3 spot at the U.S. box office over July 4th weekend, surpassing industry expectations and marking another major theatrical milestone for the studio....

A few years ago, my husband and I traveled through Jordan. Our tour bus visited remarkable historical sites, but along the way we couldn't avoid seeing the poverty. It was more than poverty, though. It felt like I was seeing oppression in real life.Our tour guide pointed to huge barbed-wire...
Jay GardeninGrace Notes
Many listeners naturally focus on the melody—the most immediate and memorable line in music. But music is never only a single voice. It is a layered structure, where bass lines, inner voices, harmonic movement, and orchestration all work together to create meaning.As listening deepens, these layers begin to form a...

There have been moments, more than I'd like to admit, where I've stood in the wings before a service knowing I had no business being there.Not logistically. I was prepared. I'd rehearsed the set, the transitions were solid, I knew what the order of service was. The preparation wasn't the...

In Revelation 22:1 John says 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 street.” The river of wat…

Jesus was not hesitant to stretch the disciples beyond their comfort zones.

By Elizabeth Prata The Prophetess Anna (or Old Woman Reading) by Rembrandt van Rijn. Reading through Chronicles in the Bible is eye-opening. In the sections where it is described about the complexi…

Reflect on Jesus’ healing of the man born blind in John 9 and the wonder of both physical and spiritual sight. This post invites you to engage Scripture dai ...
Stevens BrookesinDr.Daniel
I'll be honest — I didn't used to think much about digestion until it started demanding my attention.There was a season where I'd eat dinner and spend the rest of the evening feeling like my stomach hadn't gotten the memo. Nothing dramatic, just that low-grade, uncomfortable fullness that makes you...
Keri WillisinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. -- Romans 1:20 (NLT)Have you ever been to an event where...
Keri WillisinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes, he comes...
This video shows you the importance of making godly choices as believers. This is from one of our Power Outreaches program online. Related: Why Christians fall away from God’s will Video shows importance of making godly choices as believers I want you to watch this video on the importance of making godly choices as […]
Eliezer Gonzalez
Alone in the wilderness, Jacob dreamed of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, with angels ascending and descending upon it. That vision of Jacob’s ladder points to Jesus, the true ladder joining heaven and earth, bringing us home to the Father.

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! -Isaiah 5:20, KJV Part of the injustice faithful spouses often experience is a less than supportive community of people. Sometimes, even confessing Christians will not accept what … Continue reading "Let them be wrong and move along"
Jay GardeninGrace Notes
In music, contrast is one of the most powerful ways emotion takes shape. Light and shadow, tension and release, sound and silence—these differences are not random. They create meaning, direction, and depth.The Role of Contrast in MusicContrast is what makes music feel alive. Without it, sound can feel flat and...

"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." -- Psalm 119:105 (NIV)Please Pray: Our Father, We pray that you will help us know you better, and learn from studying the Word the ways you want us to live. Help us to also learn by imitating...

"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." -- Psalm 119:105 (NIV)Just ask my podiatrist: I am a magnet for stumbling. In broad daylight, I can step on the single AAA battery in the almost empty parking lot of a large store and take a...

“Yes, I slept with him. But that is not why I am divorcing you,” says remorseless Cheater. A cheater saying such a thing is a cheater who is desperate to control how people see them in the divorce. They understand that Christians may look upon them poorly once their adultery is known. So, they want … Continue reading "Cheater-Speak: “But that’s not why I am divorcing you!”"
Jay GardeninGrace Notes
Have you ever tried reading a book with no commas, no periods—just one endless sentence? It quickly becomes exhausting. Music without phrasing feels the same. Notes alone are like words, but phrasing and silence give them breath, shape, and meaning. The Language of Musical PhrasesA musical phrase is like a...

…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 our first episode, we briefly examined 1 Peter 1:1-2 and learned that Peter, a sent one or apostle, a disciple of Jesus, wrote this letter to believers who had been forced to flee persecution for their faith and were now scattered throughout the biblical world of their day. Peter had spent time in prison, sharing
Samuel Deuth
For 250 years, America has stood as a beacon of freedom! Its founding was established on the true source of freedom; which is the Word of God. The Bible says: 2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. The founding fathers didn't
Laura MaserinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord - who is the Spirit - makes us more and more...
Laura MaserinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord - who is the Spirit - makes us more and more...
Stevens BrookesinDr.Daniel
There's something about the Fourth that gets into your chest before you can think about it. The smell of charcoal, the sound of distant fireworks starting too early, the flags lining the neighborhood — it all adds up to something bigger than a holiday. It's the feeling of a country...

Human flourishing is not enabled by the absence of restrictions. Rather, flourishing and freedom are only possible when we accept our limits.

Image generated via AI. There’s a moment on every spiritual path when you realize you’ve been “driving to New York without a map.” You know you’re headed somewhere meaningful, somewhere that feels …
Jay GardeninGrace Notes
Harmony is one of the most powerful forces in music, often working beneath our awareness. While melody is what we tend to remember, harmony quietly shapes how we feel in real time—creating tension, warmth, uncertainty, or calm without words.Many people think of harmony in simple terms: major as “happy” and...

There's a particular kind of confusion I didn't have words for until I started studying worship theology formally, and it happened to me more than once.I'd lead a set I felt good about. The playing was tight, I was present, I meant every word I sang — and afterward I'd...

Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-19 shows the preparation of New Jerusalem. He prayed to the Father (v. 14) who is the source. He prayed that the Spirit would strengthen us into our inner man …
Deborah Hemstreet (Dvora Elisheva)
Growing older isn't always graceful. Sometimes it feels more like learning to dance on storm-tossed waves. A personal reflection on aging, faith, and discovering that hope is found not in calmer seas, but in the One who never leaves us.

Now restore us again, O God of our salvation. Put aside your anger against us once more. Psalm 85:4 Psalm 85 carries the voice of a people who remember mercy

By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: IBLP founder Bill Gothard recently had a heart attack and is in a coma, which brought up his organization’s (false) teachings; discussed in the news and on social…
Stevens BrookesinDr.Daniel
When the Body Keeps Running on EmptyMost of us push through fatigue longer than we should. We're tired but keep going, dry-eyed and heavy-headed, telling ourselves rest can wait. We forget — or perhaps don't fully believe — that the body is not just ours to use until it breaks.Scripture...
Ray Oster
Discover how ministry infrastructure strengthens leadership, stewardship, communication, and long term Kingdom impact in Part 3 of the Devine Jamz Gospel Network Research Series.
Charlaine MartininDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. --Luke 14:27 (ESV)Please Pray:Lord, thank You for the price You paid for my freedom from sin. All You ask of me is nothing more than what You were willing to do for me. It is...
Charlaine MartininDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. --Luke 14:27 (ESV)During World War II, my father served on the USS Cowpens in the Pacific Theater. Having enlisted at 17, lying about his age, he wanted to live an adventurous life that young men...

Image generated via AI. Oh, the roads in my town are a rumbling zoo,With honkers and blinkers and drivers askew! And I, in my car with a mutter and a frown, Cry, “WHO gave these creatures their li…
Eliezer Gonzalez
On Mount Moriah, Abraham discovered the Lord will provide — a ram in the thicket, foreshadowing Jesus as God’s substitute for us.
Samuel Deuth
There’s nothing like the presence of God! Being close to God creates the peace and stability your heart and mind need. So many believers struggle to find peace. Stuck, still leaning on supplements for anxiety or vices to numb pain, when we have the source of life and joy. Philippians 4:6-7 New In
Jay GardeninGrace Notes
Listening to a solo instrument can seem simple at first. With only one performer and one instrument, it may appear that there is less to hear than in an orchestra.Yet the opposite is often true. In a solo performance, every detail stands out—the color of a note, the shape of...

By Elizabeth Prata This summer for my chosen classic to read, I picked Paradise Lost, first published in 1667. I had seen that a new edition was out in a gorgeous binding, with notes, AND Gustave D…
I have been asked this question, How can God bless my business, on a number of occasions by different people who are running businesses. I believe such questions like this and others like how do I run a faith based business and who is a Christian entrepreneur should come to me because of my various […]
Shirley BrosiusinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”-- Psalm 91:4 (NIV)One night my husband opened the front door and a sparrow flew into the house. She had nested on a wreath that hung on our...
Shirley BrosiusinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”-- Psalm 91:4 (NIV)Please Pray: Dear Jesus, thank you for coming to earth and showing us how to live the Christian life. You are a wonderful teacher. And...
Nancy C. Williams
Start your Fourth of July festivities with family prayers of thanksgiving for our nation and for revival.
Eliezer Gonzalez
Melchizedek was both king and priest, a mysterious figure who foreshadows Jesus as our righteous King and great High Priest.

A study of John 14:1-11 reveals an eternal perspective, Jesus' exclusive claim, and the divine distinction between father and son.

Remember when politicians’ response to people who lost their manufacturing jobs was, “learn to program.” Well, because AI is great at programming, software development jobs have evaporated.How Do I Advise My Teenage Children on their Careers?Because of the threat AI and robotics poses to employment, especially entry-level employment, I’ve been struggling with how to advise my children on their careers. My daughter just finished her first year in college and is looking at architecture-related careers. My son is a rising senior in high school and looking toward a blue-collar technical career. Because of the dizzying speed of change in AI’s implementation, it is really difficult to know how various careers will be affected or even if they will be completely eliminated.“Microsoft AI boss Mustafa Suleyman has warned that AI could be coming to take most white-collar jobs soon. The Microsoft AI boss explained, "White-collar jobs are those sitting in front of computers, whether lawyers, accountants, project managers, or marketers and most of these tasks will be fully automated by AI within the next 12 to 18 months."” India Times 2/12/26.I believe there’s a lot of hype and exaggerated predictions out there (the Suleyman prediction has already been heavily criticized), but the general trends are undeniable. Even if only 20% of jobs were lost in the next 10 years, it would be catastrophic for society. Even if generous universal basic income (UBI) was given out, which could soften the financial blow, society would nonetheless experience an existential crisis. If you want to go down the rabbit hole on the subject, check out this super deep dive article.My Best Advice: Focus on Character Growth and Personal SkillsSo, what can I tell my kids? I tell my daughter in college to focus on personal growth (self-improvement) and not worry too much about specifics. I also tell her not to rack up too much debt (which is good advice in any circumstance). I tell my son to improve his people skills by getting any job, so he can learn about the work world (my son did get a job since I’ve told him that). My advice isn’t too different that it was, except that I’ve loosened up on my earlier fixation on suggesting specific paths.Here’s my best reasoning. Because the jobs and opportunities of tomorrow are essentially unknowable (think singularity), you cannot can’t effectively pre-plan paths like in times past. It was not long ago that we told kids that a computer science degree was a sure thing (see the chart above).In my pride, I want to micromanage my kids’ development into career success, but the situation has drastically changed. I need to humble myself to God and the uncertainty he has allowed in this world. Even 2000 years ago, James warned against such arrogance and certainty.Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” James 4:13-15You could try to forecast what the best careers will be in the coming decades, but there’s good chance you’ll be wrong. Indeed, we all need to move forward regardless of the uncertainty. It used to be doctor, lawyer, or accountant. Then it was computer programmer. Who really knows what careers will be next on the chopping block? Who really knows what the careers of the future will be?For further study, here is a list of Scriptures on various topics. For a broader spiritual view on hard work, saving, investing, and other topics, read Faith and Finances or do the Building Faith and Finances course.
Jay GardeninGrace Notes
Listening to a symphony for the first time can feel overwhelming. Unlike most songs, a symphony unfolds on a much larger scale, developing themes and musical ideas across multiple movements. With so much happening over an extended period of time, it is easy to feel lost or unsure of what...

A few years ago, I was asked to make sure the closing song "matched" the sermon.The sermon was on grace, or judgment, or restoration — I genuinely don't remember anymore, because I never actually heard what it was about until the preacher stood up to deliver it. No outline beforehand....

First Corinthians 3 is about supplying life to produce God’s building. Ultimately the supply of life released to man in Christ’s resurrection wil bring forth New Jerusalem. In 1 Corinth…

Explore how Israel, end times prophecy, antisemitism, Gog and Magog, Jacob's Trouble, and Middle East conflict are converging in our day. A biblical examination of geopolitics, deception, and the Second Coming of Christ through the lens of Scripture.

By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: Samuel’s speech upon the occasion of his retirement is beautiful, and beyond that, also holds lessons for us New Testament believers. Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, H…

We can often feel like leftovers. Used up. Too old. Insignificant. Unable to make an impact in this crazy, big world. But in the hands of Jesus, we can be used in mighty ways!
Yvonne M MorganinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” -- Ephesians 3:12 (NIV)Please Pray:Lord, with a humble heart, I present myself before You on this day. Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice that gives me the freedom and confidence to approach Your throne of...
Yvonne M MorganIn Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” -- Ephesians 3:12 (NIV)Please Pray:Lord, with a humble heart, I present myself before You on this day. Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice that gives me the freedom and confidence to approach Your throne of...
Yvonne M MorganinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” -- Ephesians 3:12 (NIV) Have you ever met someone famous, and how did you act when you met them? I stuttered and got all tongue-tied once when I spotted Sam Bradford, the Heisman Trophy winner,...
Remi Oyedele
Key Passages: Genesis 28:10-17 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Revelation 5:8 Paul’s exhortation for us to pray without ceasing definitely raises some questions. How does one pray unceasingly while living lif…
Remi Oyedele
Key Passages: Genesis 28:10-17 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Revelation 5:8 Paul’s exhortation for us to pray without ceasing definitely raises some questions. How does one pray unceasingly while living lif…

Image generated via AI. A spiritual drought can feel eerily similar to a land drought — dry, cracked, silent, and painfully slow. It’s the season when prayer feels like dust in your mouth, scriptur…

Be patient with God's timing. Just because you don't see anything happening, doesn't mean God is ignoring your prayer. He knows best.

Pain in the summer is never fun. Not that pain is ever enjoyable, but the summer just seems to compound the frustration. Everyone is supposed to be enjoying life and the weather, and you feel like crawling in a hole and never coming out. During the summer of 2016, I sat on the back porch with a co
Eliezer Gonzalez
Noah’s ark points to being safely in Christ – sheltered from judgement and carried through into new life with him, our true refuge.
Jay GardeninGrace Notes
Franz Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony remains one of the most famous works in classical music. Although it consists of only two completed movements, the symphony has captivated listeners for nearly two centuries.Its enduring power comes not from the mystery of its unfinished state, but from the remarkable beauty of the music...
Carol McLeod
We never know how God might use a simple act of kindness, a genuine friendship, or a faithful prayer to change someone's life forever. In today's guest blog, author, speaker, and pastor Cara Shine shares her remarkable journey from growing up in a Jewish home with painful misconceptions about Jesus

By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: Are you confused at the dizzying pace in which commonly understood words are being re-defined? Has someone used a weaponized word against you? What IS ‘linguistic…

When I’m strong enough to take it slow—to hold the weight of my casted Barbie-foot and short, tight tendon trusting God is good—faith grows.
Lilka Finley RaphaelinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”- Proverbs 16:9Please pray:Dear God, I thank you for not counting us out. I thank you for coaching us back into the throws of life. Thank you, that no matter how many people count us out, you never...
Monique D. NketahinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. - Proverbs 16:9 (ESV)I recently watched the U.S. Olympic Track & Field trials. I ran track & field in high school, so I enjoy watching these athletes at the peak of their performance, striving to earn the...
Revive Our Hearts
When you cannot yet see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living, start at the cross.

Few truths bring more comfort—and sometimes more questions—than the sovereignty of God. Christians often say, “God is in control,” but what does that really mean? Does God rule over eve…

Image generated via AI. Shannon’s house was packed. Friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and even a few people who weren’t entirely sure how they knew her but came anyway because they knew Shanno…
Mike Genung
Makayla Randall is 22 years old. Her story includes being sexually assaulted at church camp, addicted to porn at the age of 11 years old, then being raped twice, and running away from God. In August of 2025, she told God “if you do not Read More
Eliezer Gonzalez
In Genesis 4, our journey darkens — yet Abel’s sacrifice points us forward to Christ’s mercy and forgiveness.
Jay GardeninGrace Notes
Franz Schubert’s String Quintet in C major, D.956 stands at a rare point where beauty and sorrow exist in quiet balance.Written in the final weeks of his life in 1828, it is one of Schubert’s last major works; he died at thirty-one without ever hearing it performed. Yet despite its...
Anneta Pinto-Young
“And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause” (1 Samuel 17:29)? In 1 Samuel 17, Isreal was at battle against the Philistine army. On this occasion, Isreal seemed outnumbered a…
Lori AltebaumerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
We love because he first loved us. -- 1 John 4:19Yahweh, Jehovah, Abba, Father. Many names, one God of all creation—sovereign and eternal. How humbling it is to know He welcomes us into a relationship with Him, and how joyful it is to experience those sacred times of fellowship with...
Lori AltebaumerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
We love because he first loved us. -- 1 John 4:19 ESVPlease Pray:Father God, thank You that desire is for me to know You and to enjoy sweet times of fellowship with You. May I never take for granted the truth that You have sought me for in a relationship....
Revive Our Hearts
Singles are doing an impossible feat—and gaining maturity in Christ through it. How can we better appreciate and support them?
Jay GardeninGrace Notes
Schubert is often associated with solitude and introspection, but the Trout Quintet reveals a different side of his music—one shaped by friendship and shared music-making.Written in 1819 in Steyr, Austria, it grew out of a world of friends, conversation, and music, becoming one of Schubert’s brightest chamber works. Music Made...











