Morning Manna with Rick Wiles

In Luke 5:1–3, Jesus turns an ordinary lakeshore into a pulpit and a borrowed fishing boat into a sanctuary. As the people pressed in to hear the Word, Christ showed that no place is too common to become holy ground when His truth is proclaimed. Peter’s simple act of lending his boat opened the way for a miracle of teaching and faith that would ripple into his future calling. Today we are reminded...

In today’s Morning Manna, we explore Proverbs 12:5–9, where Solomon contrasts the honest thoughts of the righteous with the deceitful counsels of the wicked. We see how the words of the ungodly can ambush like a trap, but the speech of the upright brings deliverance. These verses also highlight the instability of the wicked compared to the enduring house of the righteous, the honor that comes thro...

In today’s Morning Manna, we explore Proverbs 12:5–9, where Solomon contrasts the honest thoughts of the righteous with the deceitful counsels of the wicked. We see how the words of the ungodly can ambush like a trap, but the speech of the upright brings deliverance. These verses also highlight the instability of the wicked compared to the enduring house of the righteous, the honor that comes thro...

In today’s Morning Manna, we study Proverbs 12:1–4, where Solomon reminds us that loving instruction and accepting reproof is the pathway to true knowledge, while despising correction leaves a person brutish and unwise. We see how God’s favor rests on the upright and how righteousness establishes life with stability. Solomon then contrasts the blessing of a virtuous wife, who is a crown to her hus...

In today’s Morning Manna, we study Proverbs 12:1–4, where Solomon reminds us that loving instruction and accepting reproof is the pathway to true knowledge, while despising correction leaves a person brutish and unwise. We see how God’s favor rests on the upright and how righteousness establishes life with stability. Solomon then contrasts the blessing of a virtuous wife, who is a crown to her hus...

In today’s Morning Manna, we study Proverbs 11:27–31, where Solomon teaches that those who earnestly seek good will find favor, while those who chase mischief invite their own ruin. Trust in riches leads to downfall, but righteousness causes life to flourish. A troubled house leaves its heirs with nothing, yet the righteous bear fruit as a tree of life, winning souls in true wisdom. These verses c...

In today’s Morning Manna, we study Proverbs 11:27–31, where Solomon teaches that those who earnestly seek good will find favor, while those who chase mischief invite their own ruin. Trust in riches leads to downfall, but righteousness causes life to flourish. A troubled house leaves its heirs with nothing, yet the righteous bear fruit as a tree of life, winning souls in true wisdom. These verses c...

In today’s Morning Manna, we reflect on Proverbs 11:22–26, where Solomon warns that beauty without discretion is as misplaced as a jewel in a swine’s snout. The desires of the righteous align with goodness, while the wicked reap only wrath. We also see God’s paradox: scattering generously brings increase, while hoarding leads to poverty. Finally, the blessing rests on those who share provision fre...

In today’s Morning Manna, we reflect on Proverbs 11:22–26, where Solomon warns that beauty without discretion is as misplaced as a jewel in a swine’s snout. The desires of the righteous align with goodness, while the wicked reap only wrath. We also see God’s paradox: scattering generously brings increase, while hoarding leads to poverty. Finally, the blessing rests on those who share provision fre...

In today’s Morning Manna: Faith Friday, we journey through Matthew 14:22–33, where Jesus comes to His disciples in the darkest hour, walking on the stormy sea. Peter’s bold step of faith quickly falters when his eyes leave Christ, yet his desperate cry, “Lord, save me,” is immediately answered. When Jesus enters the boat, the winds cease, and the disciples worship, declaring, “Of a truth thou art...

In today’s Morning Manna: Faith Friday, we journey through Matthew 14:22–33, where Jesus comes to His disciples in the darkest hour, walking on the stormy sea. Peter’s bold step of faith quickly falters when his eyes leave Christ, yet his desperate cry, “Lord, save me,” is immediately answered. When Jesus enters the boat, the winds cease, and the disciples worship, declaring, “Of a truth thou art...

In today’s Morning Manna, we examine Proverbs 11:17–21, where Solomon contrasts the merciful man who blesses his own soul with the cruel man who troubles his own flesh. We see how sowing righteousness brings a sure reward while pursuing evil leads only to death. These verses remind us that God delights in uprightness, and though sinners may band together, their punishment is certain—but the seed o...

In today’s Morning Manna, we examine Proverbs 11:17–21, where Solomon contrasts the merciful man who blesses his own soul with the cruel man who troubles his own flesh. We see how sowing righteousness brings a sure reward while pursuing evil leads only to death. These verses remind us that God delights in uprightness, and though sinners may band together, their punishment is certain—but the seed o...

In today’s Morning Manna, we explore Proverbs 11:12–16, where Solomon contrasts the folly of despising neighbors with the wisdom of silence, the destruction of talebearing with the safety of discretion, and the downfall of solitary pride with the blessing of shared counsel. We learn why reckless pledges bring ruin while prudence brings peace, and how true honor is won not by strength or riches, bu...

In today’s Morning Manna, we explore Proverbs 11:12–16, where Solomon contrasts the folly of despising neighbors with the wisdom of silence, the destruction of talebearing with the safety of discretion, and the downfall of solitary pride with the blessing of shared counsel. We learn why reckless pledges bring ruin while prudence brings peace, and how true honor is won not by strength or riches, bu...

In today’s Morning Manna, we explore Proverbs 11:7–11, where Solomon contrasts the fleeting hope of the wicked with the enduring deliverance of the righteous. We discover how the tongue of a hypocrite destroys, while truth preserves, and how the rise or fall of individuals shapes entire communities. These verses remind us that righteousness is not only personal—it is societal, lifting up families,...

In today’s Morning Manna, we explore Proverbs 11:7–11, where Solomon contrasts the fleeting hope of the wicked with the enduring deliverance of the righteous. We discover how the tongue of a hypocrite destroys, while truth preserves, and how the rise or fall of individuals shapes entire communities. These verses remind us that righteousness is not only personal—it is societal, lifting up families,...

Today’s Morning Manna explores Proverbs 11:3–6, unveiling how integrity is not only a moral compass, but a shield in the face of life’s snares. We contrast the stable walk of the upright with the inevitable downfall of the wicked, who are often caught by their own deceptions and desires. These verses challenge us to consider what truly delivers a person—not wealth or cleverness, but righteousness....

Today’s Morning Manna explores Proverbs 11:3–6, unveiling how integrity is not only a moral compass, but a shield in the face of life’s snares. We contrast the stable walk of the upright with the inevitable downfall of the wicked, who are often caught by their own deceptions and desires. These verses challenge us to consider what truly delivers a person—not wealth or cleverness, but righteousness....

Life’s storms come suddenly, leaving us overwhelmed and afraid, just as the disciples were on the Sea of Galilee. Yet in the middle of the tempest, Jesus was present—resting in perfect peace until His disciples cried out, “Lord, save us: we perish.” With one word, He calmed the winds and waves, proving His power over creation and His care for His people. This Morning Manna reminds us that our grea...

Life’s storms come suddenly, leaving us overwhelmed and afraid, just as the disciples were on the Sea of Galilee. Yet in the middle of the tempest, Jesus was present—resting in perfect peace until His disciples cried out, “Lord, save us: we perish.” With one word, He calmed the winds and waves, proving His power over creation and His care for His people. This Morning Manna reminds us that our grea...

In this episode, we explore the weighty truth of Proverbs 11:1–2 and discover how God views honesty not just as a virtue, but as a reflection of His own character. When integrity rules the marketplace and humility governs the heart, divine favor follows. But when pride enters, shame isn’t far behind. Join us as we reflect on the eternal value of righteous dealings and the wisdom found in walking h...

In this episode, we explore the weighty truth of Proverbs 11:1–2 and discover how God views honesty not just as a virtue, but as a reflection of His own character. When integrity rules the marketplace and humility governs the heart, divine favor follows. But when pride enters, shame isn’t far behind. Join us as we reflect on the eternal value of righteous dealings and the wisdom found in walking h...

Today’s Morning Manna explores Proverbs 10:27–32, where the paths of the righteous and the wicked diverge with eternal consequences. We examine how the fear of the LORD brings longevity and how wise speech reveals the heart’s condition. The legacy of the just is marked by stability, fruitful words, and divine favor—while the wicked walk toward ruin, exposed by their own mouths. Join us for a sober...

Today’s Morning Manna explores Proverbs 10:27–32, where the paths of the righteous and the wicked diverge with eternal consequences. We examine how the fear of the LORD brings longevity and how wise speech reveals the heart’s condition. The legacy of the just is marked by stability, fruitful words, and divine favor—while the wicked walk toward ruin, exposed by their own mouths. Join us for a sober...