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Send us a text Have you ever wondered if your relationship with God has become one-sided? That striking question opens our exploration into the nature of true fellowship with our Creator. We challenge listeners to honestly reflect: how often do you approach God simply to love Him, without presenting a list of needs? Drawing from the beautiful promi…
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Send us a text What does it truly mean to be "poor in spirit," and why does Jesus call this state "blessed"? This profound exploration of Matthew 5:3 unpacks one of the most counterintuitive teachings in Scripture—that spiritual poverty actually leads to kingdom riches. Joshua Scott Zeitz vulnerably shares his personal journey from pride and self-s…
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Send us a text Comparison is the thief of joy—especially in our spiritual lives. Drawing from Philippians 3:13-14, we explore why the backward glance can sabotage our forward progress in faith. "Forgetting what lies behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal..." Paul's words remind us that the Christian journey isn't abou…
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Send us a text Do you ever feel like you're playing different characters depending on where you are and who you're with? From parent to professional, church member to community volunteer, we all wear multiple hats in life—and sometimes the constant role-switching can leave us feeling spiritually disconnected. Drawing from Colossians 3:24, this epis…
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Send us a text Do you ever find yourself critiquing others' spiritual journeys while comfortably sitting on the sidelines? In this heartfelt devotional, we explore how surprisingly easy it is to become spiritual critics rather than compassionate guides—much like shouting advice at cooking show contestants from our couches when we couldn't handle th…
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Send us a text Have you ever noticed how missing just one hour of sleep can completely derail your day? Our spiritual lives work the same way. When we neglect our connection with God, we operate from a place of depletion rather than divine fullness. Drawing from John 14:27, we explore Christ's extraordinary promise: "Peace I leave with you, my perf…
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Send us a text When faced with life's seemingly impossible situations, our first response often mirrors Philip's in John 6:7—we calculate our resources and confidently declare, "There's not enough." We exaggerate our limitations to God, as if He needs convincing about how dire our circumstances truly are. This daily encouragement explores the profo…
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Send us a text Do you find yourself constantly returning to old patterns, habits, and mindsets despite knowing better? Most of us struggle not because we lack knowledge but because we don't truly understand our identity in Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1, we explore how recognizing who we are in Christ empowers us to "strip off every unnecessary …
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Send us a text Have you ever considered that your approach to faith might resemble your approach to property—renting versus owning? This profound analogy forms the heart of today's reflection on Matthew 22:37, where Jesus commands us to "love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." When we rent a home, we…
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Send us a text We explore the powerful message from Psalms 46 about finding refuge and strength in God, challenging the common tendency to compartmentalize faith until crisis hits. By intentionally practicing stillness and inviting divine presence into our daily decisions, we can transform our approach to life's challenges both big and small. • God…
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Send us a text Have you ever found yourself wondering where God is in the midst of your struggles? That disconnect between what we feel and what we know to be true creates some of the most challenging moments in our spiritual journey. Today we're tackling the profound tension between our emotional experiences and God's unchanging Word. When circums…
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Send us a text Have you ever felt the pressure to experience everything, see it all, and constantly be in motion? Today's reflection on Proverbs 4:25-27 invites us into a counter-cultural wisdom that transforms our perspective on life's seemingly ordinary moments. Drawing from the simple pleasure of watching fish swim in an aquarium, we explore how…
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Send us a text What if the key to breaking free from the negativity that surrounds us is already within our reach? Romans 12:2 offers a powerful antidote to the world's pessimistic pull: "Be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." The familiar saying "misery loves company" rings true in our daily experience. N…
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Send us a text Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that your first instinct was to run away from everything? That desperate feeling of wanting to escape your problems is something we all experience, but today's message offers a life-changing perspective on where we should run when life gets tough. Through a beautifully crafted poem called "Running," …
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Send us a text Have you ever dismissed God's actions as simply "mysterious ways" that you'll never understand? Today's encouragement challenges that notion with a fresh perspective on our relationship with the Creator of the universe. At the heart of Christianity lies an astounding truth: God doesn't want to keep you in the dark. Jesus explicitly t…
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Send us a text Have you ever carried a cup filled to the brim, carefully avoiding a spill? While servers learn to look straight ahead when carrying full cups, our spiritual lives thrive when we're so filled with God's Word that we overflow everywhere we go. Drawing from the beautiful imagery of Psalm 23:5—"Thou preparest a table before me in the pr…
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Send us a text Grace doesn't erase consequences. This powerful truth lies at the heart of today's candid exploration of sin's lasting impact on our lives. Drawing from his dramatic testimony of transformation that began in a jail cell, Joshua Scott Zeitz reveals the hard-won wisdom that took years to fully grasp: while God forgives completely, the …
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Send us a text What's that one thing you're keeping back from God? That area you carefully protect, that habit you justify, that comfort you return to when life gets difficult? Today's powerful reflection on Psalm 139:23-24 tackles the courage required to pray, "Search me thoroughly, O God, and know my heart." There's a transformative truth at work…
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Send us a text The spiritual battlefield requires vigilance, especially when we're at our weakest. Drawing from 1 Peter 5:8, we examine how the enemy operates "like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour" and what this means for our daily spiritual practices. Have you noticed how your worst decisions often come when you're tired, hungry, stresse…
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Send us a text Gratitude transforms how we experience life's challenges. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:18, today's meditation explores the profound difference between being thankful FOR everything versus IN everything. This isn't semantic wordplay—it's a life-changing distinction that reshapes our entire approach to suffering. God's goodness remai…
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Send us a text Have you ever caught yourself standing in the way of God's work rather than transparently revealing Christ to others? Today's powerful reflection draws from a familiar childhood phrase – "you make a better door than a window" – to challenge our approach to Christian living. Drawing from Colossians 1:27 and Galatians 2:20, we explore …
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Send us a text Have you ever caught yourself saying "If only..." and then describing what would make your life better? We all create these conditional scenarios, believing our happiness depends on changing circumstances. But what if the most powerful "if-then" statement already exists in scripture? Today we dive into Jesus's profound words from Joh…
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Send us a text From the depths of human disobedience to the heights of divine grace, Romans 5:19 unveils a profound spiritual reality: "For as by one man's disobedience, many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous." This powerful scripture launches us into an exploration of sin's origins and God's extraordinary r…
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Send us a text Satan only shows you the thrill, not the bill that comes after. Through passages from Isaiah and Ezekiel, we uncover how Lucifer—once described as "full of wisdom and perfect in beauty"—fell from his exalted position through pride and rebellion. This fallen angel then approached Adam and Eve in Eden, offering temporary pleasure while…
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Send us a text Have you ever felt the frustrating tension between where you are and where you want to be in your spiritual journey? That restless dissatisfaction might actually be causing you to miss divine encounters happening right in front of you. "Bloom where you are planted" isn't just a quaint saying—it's a profound spiritual principle that c…
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Send us a text Good News Alert! You don't have to do this life alone. God wants you to know Him personally! He wants a relationship with you. Seek Him today with your whole heart and you will find Him! Remember: What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you! Support the showBy Joshua Scott Zeitz
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