MIDWEEK RISE UP

THE WORD THIS WEEK IS: change . There is growth in change. Pain in change. Truth in change. Time to be brutally honest, do you think your faith would grow if you were always in comfortable positions? Your faith means nothing until it’s tested. Bible Verses In This Episode: 1 Peter 1:6-7 Genesis 12:6,8-9 Ezekiel 36:26-27 Romans 8:28-30 Hebrews 13:8 Philippians 4:11 Romans 8:18 Go rise up. || xxE em...

THE WORD THIS WEEK IS: proclaim . What do you proclaim? How do you proclaim? In this episode we talk about how proclaim for me when living in NYC turned into a purpose-driven clothing brand called PROCLAIM Streetwear™. Our goal at PROCLAIM Streetwear™ is to spread the Gospel throughout an industry that desperately needs it. We do not believe in compartmentalized Christianity, especially when it co...

[pt II. day 3]. Today's topic is: Many believe in Christ John 2:23-25 (ESV) Jesus Knows What Is in Man 23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he was doing. 24 But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people 25 and needed no one to bear witness about man, for he himself knew what was in man....

[pt II. day 2]. Today's topic is: Christ casts the buyers and sellers out of the temple. John 2:2-22 (ESV) 12 After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples, and they stayed there for a few days. Jesus Cleanses the Temple 13 The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and s...

[pt II. day 1]. Today's topic is: the miracle at Cana . John 2:1-11 (ESV) 1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2  Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3  When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4  And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not ye...

[day 7]. Today's topic is: Philip and Nathanael called. John 1:43-51 (ESV) Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael 43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazar...

[day 6]. Today's topic is : Andrew and another disciple follow Jesus. John 1:37-42 (ESV) 37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38 Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” 39 He said to them, “Come and you will see.” So they came and saw where he was sta...

[day 5]. Today's topic is : Other testimonies of John concerning Christ. John 1:29-36 (ESV) Behold, the Lamb of God 29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came b...

[day 4]. Today's topic is: John’s public testimony concerning Christ. John 1:19-28 (ESV) The Testimony of John the Baptist 19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you...

[day 3]. Today's topic is : J ohn the Baptist's testimony to Christ . John 1:15-18 (ESV) 15 (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”) 16 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one...

[day 2] Today's topic is : His Divine & human nature. John 1:6-14 (ESV) 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light. 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the...

[day 1] Welcome to the FIRST DAY of our mini-daily devotional series where we take a few minutes to get our heart and our mind prepared for the days work ahead! Today's scripture is: John 1:1-5 (ESV) "THE WORD BECAME FLESH  1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God.3 All things were made through him, and without hi...

THE WORD THIS WEEK IS: unbelief . “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” – Mark 9:24 What is unbelief? How does unbelief manifest itself? Why is it unreasonable to not believe? And why is unbelief dangerous spiritually and emotionally? So let’s put our academic hat on as we listen to some lecture points on unbelief from none other than the “Father of Modern Revivalism”, Charles Grandison Fi...

THE WORD THIS WEEK IS: vote . March in the streets. Hold up your sign. Blast your opinion on your social channels. Scream at the top of your lungs the solutions for the injustices that surround us. BUT, if you really want to make a difference, go a step further than just your First Amendment right…and vote. But Should Christian’s vote? “ No, Christians shouldn’t vote, ” they say. “ Nor should they...

THE WORD THIS WEEK IS: conspiracy . What does the Bible say about Conspiracy Theories? Are we, as Christians, supposed to partake in them? What if we only believe half of it, but still share it with others? In this episode we break down three distinct points while navigating through the whirlwind of conspiracy culture. It’s time to stop overdosing on fear. Here are the facts. Go rise up. || xxE em...

THE WORD THIS WEEK IS: story . We all have a story to tell…but why should we tell it? Why is it even important? In this episode we dive into how to write your story. It might be messy. It might be uncomfortable. But, God will use you to bring Glroy to His name and position you to play an important role in His grand story which will have an eternal impact. Start writing. Go rise up. || xxE email: h...

THE WORD THIS WEEK IS : anger. "Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument," they say. The tension in this country right now is insane. Palpable. People are angry and a simple place like a grocery store has turn into a boxing ring over mask wearing and proper COVID etiquette. But don’t we have every right to be angry? Aren’t we allowed to be angry? In this episode we break down the di...

THE WORD THIS WEEK IS : calling. What is your calling? Are we called to die? Are we supposed to follow our “passions”? So many times throughout various seasons of life we wonder, “what am I here on this Earth to do?” “What is my purpose?” “What are my gifts and talents?” In this episode we dive into the depths of this word and highlight the difference between your primary calling, your functional...

THE WORD THIS WEEK IS : stand. There is a difference between a statement and a movement. In this episode we unpack: 1. why it’s important to defend the truth 2. the hyper-feminization of the Gospel 3. and the importance of why you believe what you believe. As the world twirls in its chaotic format...it’s time to stand. Go rise up. || xxE email: hello@erikafrantzve.com www.erikafrantzve.com/BIBLEin...

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THE WORD THIS WEEK IS : see. Do you “see” the good in people? Do you “see” the good in situations? What exactly are you looking for? Is your vision, your sight, is it fixed, scattered, or is it peripheral, gazed, and out of focus? How do you see yourself? How do you see the world? In this episode we are going to address three different points of seeing and how to refocus our “heart vision”. It’s t...

THE WORD THIS WEEK IS: because. In this episode we dig into how to find peace when you’re drowning in the “why’s” of this world. How do you surrender to God’s “because” response? How do you  avoid what’s happening around you from getting inside of you and weighing you down? It’s time to face forward…Why? Let’s unpack the “Because’s”…. Go rise up. || xxE PS: Be sure to enter this weeks Midweek Rise...

THE WORD THIS WEEK IS: comparison. I have watched, first hand, this one, single, word destroy some of the most brilliantly talented people I’ve ever met. No one has your heart. Your mind. Your triumph over struggles. Your battle scars that live to tell the story. It’s time to siphon through your life. To stop the mental comparison game and narrative you keep feeding yourself. In this episode we le...

THE WORD THIS WEEK IS: conquer. They say that out of boredom sparks creativity. This episode is for all the business owners. The entrepreneurs. The movers and shakers. What does it mean to conquer in the middle of worldwide financial crisis? What does it look like? Where do you even begin? Do you just put off your dreams for a later date? Go forward with a conquering spirit… conquer anxiety with s...

THE WORD THIS WEEK IS : closer. I know that might seem conflicting due to the circumstances we’re currently in with a nationwide 15-day quarantine over COVID-19 while learning the art of the new collective norm of social distancing -- but there’s some irony in all of this. Although we are social distancing in some aspects of our daily life, we’re also given the opportunity, right now, to become cl...