Daily Devotional

April 15, 2024

Cultural Engagement - A Tale of Two Kings

Jesus had no problem speaking truth to power. After all, He was and is the King of all Kings. Jesus made it clear that the very reason He was born a King was to testify to the Truth. Pilate’s response was notable: “’What is truth?…

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April 14, 2024

Needed: Men of Issachar (Ladies Included)

It was time for Saul to hand over the kingdom to God’s chosen man for the job, David. Leaders from the tribes of Israel sent men to rally behind David and oversee the transfer of power. Among those who came were “Men of Issachar,” …

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April 13, 2024

Triggered? Really? Bring it On!

James can be as subtle as a cinderblock. However, growing up playing sports and with a first-responder dad, I’m good with direct and to the point; most folks are not good with it these days. "Triggered" is the newest buzzword to replace "offen…

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April 12, 2024

Are You Ready for Lift-Off?

Jesus is coming again, and I believe it’s sooner than we think. From a biblical prophetic standpoint, the rapture of the Church could happen at any moment. A long line of self-appointed “prophets” have tried to nail down the dates…

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April 10, 2024

Courage Is Needed

Life for those in Jerusalem, as they knew it, was stolen away. Evil Syrian forces entered the Temple and desecrated it by slaughtering a pig and pouring its blood on the altar of the Holies of Holies. It was the ultimate act of pride, rebellion, and…

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April 9, 2024

I Will Rise

You can't keep a good man or woman down; as long as their hope is in the Lord, they will rise and stand tall again. Everyone experiences periods of darkness, and it is in those difficult times that the Lord lights the way. If you are in a dark seas…

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April 7, 2024

Before It's Too Late

I’m beginning to grasp what Jesus emoted, “As He approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it.” I am finding myself weeping over my city, state, nation, and the world. It is a cry out of the depths. Jesus felt the gravit…

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April 6, 2024

This Is Your Wake Up Call

Our world is groaning under the weight of wars and rumors of wars, nations turning against Israel, Russia beating its chest, China firing missiles into South Korea, and the list goes on and on. These are signs of the times. As a disciple, you can n…

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April 5, 2024

It's Time to Launch Out

We can labor, strive, and work ourselves into the ground to move the needle and make things happen. Or, we can stop, listen to His instruction, obey, and watch the fruit flow in abundance. Trust me on this; I have done it both ways. One is exhausti…

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April 4, 2024

Stand Firm, Speak Truth, Gain Life

Jesus was laying out the coming destruction of the Temple, and it was disheartening to hear what was coming. The Temple was the crown jewel of Jerusalem, the very heart of the culture. The thought of its demise was too much to imagine. In the mids…

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