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"The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the...
01/18/2026

"The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work." 1 John 3:8

Sin really bothers me. I view my sins as a very, very, very, VERY large accumulation of tallies that are in permanent marker. Maybe even chiseled into some sort of giant, marble ruin that continues to stare me down as each transgression is made. I hate those tallies. I hate that I keep adding to their ever-growing count.

Let me remind you, I am wrong in thinking this way of my sins. I proclaimed Jesus as my Savior at the age of three. Yet, here I am STILL not grasping the gospel. The message. The Truth of the sacrifice Jesus made and the gift God gave all of us.

The devil, if I had to guess, is proud of his many tallies of sin in your life.
He enjoys seeing you fall and give into the temptations he puts in front of you. Don’t be naive… he studies you and can’t wait to use your weaknesses against you. Why?
He does not want you to know the Good News of Jesus.
He does not want you to understand God’s love.
And he especially does not want you to rely on God’s strength to guide you.
Because if you choose to rely on God–well, our Father’s strength trumps the devil
Every. Single. Time.

I pray you aren’t like me. That you aren’t allowing ‘your tallies of sin’ to haunt you.
If you have asked for forgiveness, God has forgiven you, and those tallies have been erased, never to return.
Help destroy the devil's work by accepting the Son of God’s gift and proclaiming the Good News of the gospel through your words and actions.

"Victory comes from you, O Lord. May you bless your people." Psalm 3:8Psalm 3 was written by David when he fled from hi...
01/17/2026

"Victory comes from you, O Lord. May you bless your people." Psalm 3:8

Psalm 3 was written by David when he fled from his son Absalom. You can check out 2 Samuel 13-19 for some more background on this, but know that at the point of Psalm 3, David is running for his life because his own son (who he dearly loves, by the way) wanted to kill him. With that in mind, let’s read this whole Psalm…

“O Lord, I have so many enemies;
so many are against me.
So many are saying,
‘God will never rescue him!’

“But you, O Lord, are a shield around me;
you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
I cried out to the Lord,
and he answered me from his holy mountain.

“I lay down and slept,
yet I woke up in safety,
for the Lord was watching over me.
I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies
who surround me on every side.

“Arise, O Lord!
Rescue me, my God!
Slap all my enemies in the face!
Shatter the teeth of the wicked!
Victory comes from you, O Lord.
May you bless your people.”

David was struggling, and the struggle is apparent in this Psalm. He had many people against him, yet he trusted in the Lord’s protection. David had confidence in the Lord and His power. He knew that if God wanted him to have victory, then it would happen.

Trust in the care of the Lord today. Trust that He has a perfect plan for your life and that even if things look dark, He is always working. Trust in His victory.

Don't you love New Music Fridays in The Morning Mix sponsored by Elam Heating and Air Conditioning? How much are you lov...
01/16/2026

Don't you love New Music Fridays in The Morning Mix sponsored by Elam Heating and Air Conditioning? How much are you loving the newest Positive Hit in The Mix?

• "Higher Places" by Consumed By Fire
• "Thankful" by Forrest Frank

"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart;...
01/16/2026

"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." John 16:33

Life would be a lot less stressful for us if we truly believed this verse, wouldn’t it?

So often, we go through life as if we are defeated. We act like certain situations are just too much. Now, if we’re being honest, there’s a lot that is too much for us to handle if we’re trying to handle it on our own. Thankfully though, if we are Christians, dealing with things alone is not something that we have to do…

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Jesus says in today’s Power Verse that tribulation is going to come. It’s not an “if it comes”, but a “when it comes” situation. So, WHEN those trying times come in our lives, we are called to trust what Christ says in John 16:33. We serve a Savior that hasn’t just overcome the one situation we’re facing at the moment, but He’s overcome every situation that we ever may encounter.

So, trust in Jesus’ victory over your tribulation today. Trust that He has taken care of everything you will ever need and that you can have peace in Him and that victory.

"For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory." Psalm 149:4When I’m at a sporting event, ...
01/15/2026

"For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory." Psalm 149:4

When I’m at a sporting event, theme park, theater production, or something heavily populated with people I find myself admiring God’s handy work. Each person walking by or performing before me is a hand-crafted creation by God Himself. They are a child of someone on this earth, chosen by God with a specific path and purpose.

I admire a female lead’s singing voice and can almost see her soul alit with the joy that only comes from Above as she uses her God-given gift.
I notice a grandmother, holding the hand of her grandchild, exuding this untouchable happiness. She acts as though she is the wealthiest woman in the entire world because she’s next to her most prized possession.
I hear a jovial laugh from a man in the row in front of me. He’s enjoying the sunshine, the baseball game below, clapping his hand on the back of his buddy as they share a memory or inside joke of their own.

I begin to understand the truth of Psalm 149, that God delights in his people. Really take a moment and ask the Spirit to give you eyes that see God’s creation with true delight. Each of God’s creations have good in them because He is good.

"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond y...
01/14/2026

"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." 1 Corinthians 10:13

I’d be taking this power verse to a whole new level of uncomfortable or what some might label as TMI if I shared with you my temptations. That will not be happening today. However, I am calling you to make today’s reading a personal activity for you.

Write down three temptations you’ve faced in your past.
Then, write down three temptations you face today.

Inspecting those past temptations, acknowledging the story behind each and the steps you took to overcome those temptations…are you inspired by the progress in your life? The transformation that only the Lord can produce in a willing human being? Time is a noticeably obvious factor, but the recurring theme is God’s craftsmanship in your life. Phenomenal twists and turns, an unexpected window opened that offered you a reprieve or even the ending that brought blessings after suffering.

The temptations you’ve overcome are proof of God’s presence throughout your most frustrating moments. While you struggled, God offered you peace, advice, comfort, mercy, and LOVE.

The proof you’ve just reviewed should give you hope for your current temptations. Evidence that points to the fact that whatever you face will not overtake you because the Lord will be with you in the struggles. Your temptations will teach you the importance of relying on God’s goodness and leaning into your faith.

With faith comes relief, but you must choose to trust in Him.

"We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; str...
01/13/2026

"We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed." 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Sometimes, we simply don’t understand a situation on this broken Earth… BUT we do know God’s promise to be by our sides every step of our journey.

Our power verse today takes that promise to new heights: Afflicted but NOT Crushed, Perplexed but NOT Driven to Despair, Persecuted but NOT Forsaken, Struck Down but NOT Destroyed.

And one of our favorite groups, We Are Messengers, wrote the song “Maybe It’s Okay” as an offering to further illustrate this point:

"If I didn't know what it hurt like to be broken
Then how would I know what it feels like to be whole
If I didn't know what it cuts like to be rejected
Then I wouldn't know the joy of coming home

"Maybe it's okay if I'm not okay
'Cause the One who holds the world is holding onto me
Maybe it's all right if I'm not all right
'Cause the One who holds the stars is holding my whole life

"If I didn't know what it looked like to be dirty
Then I wouldn't know what it feels like to be clean
And if all of my shame hadn't drove me to hide in the shadows
Then I wouldn't know the beauty of being free

"Maybe it's okay if I'm not okay
'Cause the One who holds the world is holding onto me
Maybe it's all right if I'm not all right
'Cause the One who holds the stars is holding my whole life"

You are never crushed, driven to despair, forsaken, or destroyed. For YOU are a child of God and belong to Him and all His goodness. Trust that He is providing love and protection to you even in your darkest valleys.

"What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31I can’t help...
01/12/2026

"What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31

I can’t help but want to sing this verse. Instantly I am reminded of a very special song we play on The Mix: “God Is On The Move” by 7eventh Time Down. My daughters and I have daily dance parties, and this is one of our favorites.

"Anytime a heart turns from darkness to light
Anytime temptation comes and someone stands to fight
Anytime somebody lives to serve and not be served
I know, I know, I know, I know
God is on the move, on the move
Hallelujah!"

Romans 8:31 reminds us that if God is for us, then who can possibly be against us? Everything that seemed so BIG and DRAMATIC a moment ago seems so small and manageable. Because: God is for us.

IF you have the time and privacy today, blare the song “God Is On The Move” in your car or at your house. It’s so special to feel God moving in our lives and to sing praise because of it.

"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, ...
01/11/2026

"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." Revelation 21:4

"One day there'll be no more lives taken too soon
One day there'll be no more need for a hospital room
One day every tear that falls will be wiped by His hand
We will see the promised land

"Hallelujah, there will be healing
From this heartbreak we've been feeling
We'll sing in the darkest night
'Cause we know that the light will come
And there will be healing, hallelujah"
-Cochren & Co., “One Day”

You know, lately, I have really been looking forward to a day like what is described in today’s Power Verse. A day when I don’t have to worry about the world’s struggles anymore. A day when all the pain and worries that we see everyday are no longer a concern. A day where the only thing on our minds is worshiping our Heavenly Father forever.

If you are a Christian, then you understand this longing. You understand the feeling that we aren’t where we’re supposed to be. You understand the desire for the perfection of our new eternal life with Christ. So, let me encourage you with this: That day that we are waiting for is coming. We have eternal hope waiting for us. We just have to deal with some valleys first. So, no matter what you face today, or tomorrow, or next week, or next year, remember that this day where all tears, death, and pain will pass is on its way.

"We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the ...
01/10/2026

"We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life." Romans 6:4

Romans 6:4 seems to coincide with last Monday’s Power Verse nicely. Isaiah 65:17-The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.

We all mess up every single day. We make mistakes. We ask forgiveness. We repeat the same mistakes. Oh, it’s always something.

“I’m So Blessed” by CAIN, comes on the radio and it speaks to these verses:

"I'm so blessed (I'm so blessed)
Hallelujah, I'm blessed
I'm so blessed (I'm so blessed)
Hallelujah, I'm blessed
Trouble knocking at my door today
I ain't gonna let it in
And worry wanna steal my joy away
But I ain't gonna let it win"

" 'Cause on my best day, I'm a child of God
On my worst day, I'm a child of God
Oh, every day is a good day
And You're the reason why"

I love when the soloist pauses between two specific lines:
On my best day…pause…I’m a child of God.
On my worst day…pause…I’m a child of God.

Your transgressions of yesterday are not remembered. Even your mistakes from today disappear as your heart repents to The Lord. On your best day…and worst day…you are a child of God. Someday, you will rest in the peacefulness of the new heavens and earth God promised us. Through baptism and Christ’s great gift to us we are blessed with the opportunity to walk in the newness of life.

Take it with a joyful heart.

And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for thes...
01/09/2026

And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5

Oh, I love Revelation! There are some monumental verses that are such a gift to us in the midst of the chaos in this world. This particular verse is from a section labeled “A New Heaven and a New Earth.” And all of its’ promises and illustrations are hope-filled:

"Then I saw 'a new heaven and a new earth,' for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.'

"He who was seated on the throne said, 'I am making everything new!' Then he said, 'Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.'

"He said to me: 'It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.'"

-Revelation 21:1-8

Such a beautiful vision of our future, as children of God. This is the prophecy God shared with us, through The Word, that awaits the people on earth. Don’t you want to follow His commands after seeing what He prepares for us? Doesn’t the worries of this world melt away at the mention of a peace-filled existence where God reigns amongst us?! His dwelling place beside us?!

Never grow tired of doing what is good, for the reward that awaits us is greater than we can even comprehend.

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