Restoration: Where New Life Begins

DAY 19 CHILDREN + STUDENTS    How does that happen?  PROTECTION AND BLESSING FOR OUR CHILDREN    TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING  Then children were brought to Him that He might lay His hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And He laid his hands on them and went awa...

DAY 20 THE DISABLED    How does this happen?  DEFENDING AND SUPPORTING THE NEEDY    TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING  Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.  —Prov. 31:8-9 (ESV)    PRAYER + REFLECTION  1. Pray and contend for the disabled in areas that provide few or no amenities for them.  2. Joi...

Delight “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” PSALM 1:2 WOW! This is amazing! We are literally four weeks into this chal- lenge. You are doing an absolutely amazing job! I am so proud of you! Some of the stories that you all have been sharing have been so awe- some to read! You are looking at each day as an opportunity to Dwell in Possibility! And...

Have you ever been curious to know what the Bible says about America?  Join us in this podcast as we discuss why God has blessed America, what will happen to America in the end times, and what three national sins are greatly impacting America today!  Support the show

DAY 14 NEW HOPE    How does this happen?  A NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH    TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING  Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had ceased to exist, and the sea existed no more. And I saw the holy city—the new Jerusalem—descending out of heaven from God, made ready like a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “L...

Everyone loves a story!  Listen to the first part of this amazing story from David and Rebecca Wood.  You will be moved to tears by God's faithfulness and their joy in the midst of an extremely difficult time in their lives--battling cancer.  You will be encouraged by what they have to say! Support the show

DAY 13 NEW ACTION  How does this happen?  FASTING + PRAYER  TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING  No, this is the kind of fast I want: I want you to remove the sinful chains, to tear away the ropes of the burdensome yoke, to set free the oppressed, and to break every burdensome yoke.  I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone nak...

DAY 12 NEW IMAGINATION    How does this happen? PEOPLE OF GOD GIVEN DREAMS + GOD GIVEN VISIONS  TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING  About noon the next day, while they were on their way and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. He became hungry and wanted to eat, but while they were preparing the meal, a trance came over him. He saw heaven opened and an object something like a large shee...

There is no doubt that the city of Babylon will play a role in the end times.  Rev. 18 discusses how this city, as the center of all commerce through the world during the time of Tribulation, will be utterly destroyed by almighty God as He judges it for its wickedness.  Take a listen and see how that impacts the church today.   Support the show

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we[ a ] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith[ b ] into this grace in which we stand, and we[ c ] rejoice[ d ] in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character p...

DAY 11 NEW STORIES   How does this happen?  LIVING WATER    TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING  A Samaritan woman came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me some water to drink.” (For His disciples had gone off into the town to buy supplies.) So the Samaritan woman said to Him, “How can you—a Jew—ask me, a Samaritan woman, for water to drink?” (For Jews use nothing in common with Samaritans.)  Jesus a...

DAY 10 NEW SUPPORT How does this happen?  TAKING THE INITIATIVE TO HELP  TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING  Now an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”  He said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you understand it?” The expert answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and...

Relevant What does this word mean?  I hear all of the time;  churches claim to be relevant; people claim to relevant; this organization or that organization claims to relevant. We see that word pushed in our face all of the time! I honestly get tired of how often it is used. When I hear that word, I feel like Someone is about to try and sell me something. So what does it mean? The definition of re...

Are you looking for a few questions that you could use to get to know someone close to you?  A friend? A family member?  Your spouse?  Take a few minutes and listen as John and Juliet spend a little bit of time answering a few Questions about things that interest them, and doing a whole lot of laughing!   Support the show

There are three things that we can give thanks to God for, according to Romans 5:1-2 1. That we have been justified by Christ.  2. That we are at Peace with God.  3. That we have direct access to God through Jesus Christ! Let us continue to praise Him for all of the blessings that He has given to us!   Support the show

DAY 9 NEW AWARENESS  How does that happen? LAMENT + REBUILD  TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING  When I heard these things I sat down abruptly, crying and mourning for several days. I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. Then I said,  “Please, O Lord God of heaven, great and awesome God, who keeps His loving covenant with those who love Him and obey His commandments, may your ear be atte...

DAY 7 IN MY LIFE: NEW FUTURE  How does that happen? PROMISE OF PEACE + HOPE  TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING “For I know what I have planned for you,” says the Lord. “I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope. When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, I will hear your prayers. When you seek me in prayer and worship, you will find me availabl...

DAY 8 NEW RELATIONSHIPS  How does this happen?  WELCOMING ALL TO CHRIST’S TABLE  TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it. Now a man named Zacchaeus was there; He was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to get a look at Jesus, but being a short man he could not see over the crowd. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him, bec...

Russia will have a part in End Times Events.  Current events today on the world stage have been prophesied about.  What do they mean for us?  What do they mean for the church?  What do they mean for Israel?  Let's take a look at Ezekiel 38 and see what God has to say through the prophet Ezekiel about the events that will manifest in the end!   Support the show

DAY 6   IN MY LIFE: I NEED A NEW OUTPOURING  How does that happen? FRESH ANOINTING  TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING  “Then, after doing all those things, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams, and your young men will see visions. In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on servants—men and women alike.”  —Joel 2:28-29 (NLT) ...

DAY 5 IN MY LIFE: I NEED NEW BIRTH + RECONCILIATION  How does that happen? BORN INTO A NEW FAMILY  TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING  All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by His great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for yo...

Not too long ago, I had a friend share some great insight into how God can use us, and how He expects us to be the salt of the earth. In Matthew 5:13, Jesus says, “ You are the salt of the earth. ” My friend made the reference to saltiness by pointing out that our physical/liter- al saltiness occurs in the midst of our labor. How? Well when we are exerting ourselves, we find ourselves sweating. Sw...

DAY 4 IN MY LIFE: I NEED A NEW STRENGTH    How does that happen? PATIENCE + ENDURANCE    TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING  But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. —Isa. 40:31 (NIV)    PRAYER + REFLECTION  1. Ask God for patience in the waiting.  2. Pray for renewed strength, elevated...

One Round at a Time “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.” PSALM 68:19 I have to tell you, I am a huge Rocky fan. I love to watch the battling that goes on in those movies, not just in the ring, but in the life of the characters as a whole. I think in many cases, we can relate to the strug- gles that Rocky endured: the loss, the heartache, the confusion and betray...

DAY 3 IN MY LIFE: I NEED NEW MERCIES    How does that happen? GOD’S FAITHFULNESS    TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING  The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; Therefore, I will hope in Him!”  —Lam. 3:22-24 (NLT)  PRAYER + REFLECTION  1. Say a prayer of gratitude for Go...