What defines your worth? Is it your achievements, your social circle, or something deeper? This question sits at the heart of our conversation with Lena Johannson, a remarkable young athlete whose journey challenges conventional wisdom about success. With five state wrestling championships to her name and heading to Alabama A&M on a soccer scholarship, Lena could easily let her athletic prowess define her. Instead, she offers listeners a raw, unfiltered look behind the medals and trophie...

You've made it to the weekend, but the spiritual battle rages on. Satan isn't confined to hell yet—he's actively roaming the earth, orchestrating attacks against your faith, family, and future. This powerful examination of Ephesians 6:10-18 unpacks the complete spiritual armor God provides for withstanding these invisible yet devastating assaults. The spiritual conflicts you face aren't primarily against the people who hurt you. Behind those visible opponents stand spiritual forces of darkne...

What would happen if God allowed Satan to test your faith to the breaking point? Would you still praise Him? The remarkable story of Job gives us a front-row seat to perhaps the most severe faith test ever documented. Following our series on wilderness experiences, we dive into Job chapter 1, where we witness a man whose relationship with God transcended his circumstances in ways that challenge and inspire us today. I'm struck by God's extraordinary confidence in Job's character—initiating ...

What happens when churches set aside their individual agendas and work together for God's kingdom? The Engage Mission Conference gave us a powerful glimpse of this unity in action, and the results were nothing short of transformative. Following the Acts 1:8 framework, we explored what it means for every believer to identify their Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and ends of the earth. This isn't about checking boxes—it's about recognizing that mission work begins right where you are. As we shared ...

Braxton Salster, a high school football player, shares his journey of finding faith and using his influence to lead friends to Christ despite his fears and doubts. • Saved in July 2023, Braxton experienced spiritual highs followed by questioning periods • After attending D-NOW, his faith reignited with a permanent fire • Reached out to friends offering support and prayer, creating opportunities for deeper conversations • Boldly asked direct questions about their relationship with God r...

What keeps us from returning to our old ways when life gets challenging? This question forms the heart of today's deeply moving conversation about spiritual growth and family transformation. The journey begins with an exploration of our personal "Egypts" – those aspects of our former lives that tempt us when we face obstacles. Just as the Israelites longed for Egypt when confronted by Pharaoh's army, we often look backward rather than forward during difficult times. One teenage girl's powerf...

Have you ever found yourself looking back at what you left behind when facing new challenges? That's exactly what the Israelites did when trapped between Pharaoh's army and the Red Sea. Despite witnessing God's miraculous deliverance from slavery, their immediate response was fear, complaint, and a bizarre longing for their former bondage. This powerful devotional draws a compelling parallel between Jesus facing temptation in the wilderness and our own tendency to retreat to familiar territo...

What happens when we clearly hear God's direction but choose to go the opposite way? The story of Jonah provides a powerful mirror for our own spiritual journeys. Most of us know about Jonah's dramatic encounter with the great fish, but today's reflection digs deeper into what it means to run from God's calling. Unlike Daniel who suffered despite his faithful obedience, Jonah created his own mess through deliberate disobedience. Yet in both scenarios, God remains faithful to those who ultima...

We explore Daniel chapter 6, examining how Daniel's unwavering faith in the face of the lion's den demonstrates a powerful model for maintaining spiritual disciplines despite deadly consequences. • Daniel's extraordinary character led to his promotion but also attracted enemies seeking to destroy him • Officials could only trap Daniel through his commitment to prayer, revealing his impeccable character • When threatened with death, Daniel maintained his regular prayer routine without hiding ...

Diving into Psalms 34:1-22 reveals powerful truths about blessing God in all circumstances and experiencing His transformative joy. The chapter challenges us to shift our perspective on difficult seasons and recognize them as purposeful preparation from God. • Blessing the Lord "at all times" means praising Him even in valleys, recognizing His purpose in difficult seasons • We often take credit for achievements instead of proclaiming God's greatness working through us • When we seek the Lord...

What does authentic faith look like for a high school athlete facing peer pressure and life's big transitions? Alexandria High School senior baseball star Bray Goode opens up about his journey from religious performance to genuine faith. Bray, a gifted pitcher headed to the University of South Alabama on a baseball scholarship, candidly shares how he moved beyond "checking religious boxes" to experiencing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. "I got good at it," he admits about wearin...

What does your prayer life reveal about your faith? In this illuminating exploration of Nehemiah 1:1-11, we uncover the profound connection between our prayer habits and our true belief in God's sovereignty. Nehemiah's immediate response to crisis—turning to fasting and prayer before attempting any human solution—challenges us to examine our own spiritual reflexes when facing obstacles. Many of us readily advise others to "pray through" their difficulties, but how consistently do we follow t...

Are you willing to have the hard conversations with your friends? Are you willing to listen when they approach you with hard conversations? "Iron sharpens iron" I have to remain in the word of God to be sharp. If I neglect this time and I'm not sharp, I won't be able to sharpen anyone else. Your friends hear you talk about church and your relationship with Christ. In desperation they begin following you. Are you leading them to water or to the desert to die?

Mark 1:29-39; Can you remember the day that God healed you? Can you say that you then served Him? There were many people who were coming to Jesus to be healed. He had so much to do and it was all good things that were bringing honor and glory to God but He still made it a priority to rise early in the morning and spend time with God. Is God getting the very best from you or is He only getting what you have leftover at the end of the day? Simon and the others were searching f...

Psalms 91 - This is a powerful chapter for those tough times in life when you feel like your whole world is about to crash. However; it can easily be used as a crutch and an expectation for God to provide a miracle when we aren't willing to do our part. The final verses of the chapter are God say I will, I will, I will and it is all because we know His name and we have loved Him. Do you know who He is? Do you truly love Him? I'm not asking if you claim to love Hi...

Psalms 1:1-6 Do you find delight in the Word of God? Im not judging, I am inspecting the fruit!

Joshua 1:9, Testimony from your friends and family is great but truly allowing God to lead you and experiencing him for yourself is the difference maker!

Exodus 33:15, We make a mess of His plans and our plans when we do it without Him!