The Daily Word

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from Hebrews 8, where the author explains that Jesus is the mediator of a better covenant, established on better promises. Unlike the old covenant, where sacrifices had to be offered continually, the new covenant is founded on Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice and God's promise to forgive our sins and remember them no more. Pastor Cory reminds...

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from Hebrews 7, where the writer reflects on the practice of tithing and the priesthood. While the New Testament teaches that giving is no longer a matter of legalistic obligation, it remains a joyful act of worship flowing from hearts transformed by the grace of Christ. Pastor Brandon emphasizes that every gift we offer—whether our fina...

In today’s episode, Pastor Robert Rosales shares a devotion from Hebrews 6:10, where the writer reminds believers that God is not unjust and will never forget their work and labor of love shown in serving His people. This passage offers encouragement to everyone who faithfully serves behind the scenes, often without recognition or applause. Pastor Robert emphasizes that while people may overlook a...

In today’s episode, Pastor Jenny Dirmann shares a devotion from Hebrews 5, where the author explains Jesus’ role as our great High Priest. Unlike the priests of the Old Testament, who had to offer sacrifices for both themselves and the people, Jesus became the perfect and final High Priest through His sinless life and sacrificial death. Pastor Jenny reflects on Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Geths...

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from Hebrews 4, where the author contrasts the Israelites’ failure to enter the promised land with the greater rest that Jesus offers to those who trust in Him. This passage reminds believers that God’s holiness and His standard of righteousness have never changed. His Word still searches the deepest thoughts and intentions of our hearts, an...

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from Hebrews 3:4, where the writer observes that every house is built by someone, yet ultimately God is the builder of all things. This passage highlights an important tension found throughout Scripture: believers are called to faithfully do their part while recognizing that God alone brings lasting fruit and success. Pastor Brandon remi...

In today’s episode, Pastor Robert Rosales shares a devotion from Hebrews 2:1, where believers are urged to "pay much closer attention" to what they have heard so that they do not drift away. Using the picture of a ship slowly carried past a safe harbor by an unnoticed current, this passage reminds us that spiritual drift rarely happens through deliberate rebellion. More often, it occurs gradually...

In today’s episode, Pastor Jenny Dirmann shares a devotion from Hebrews 1, where the author immediately points struggling believers back to the supremacy of Jesus Christ. Written to Christians facing persecution and tempted to return to their old way of life, Hebrews begins by reminding them that God’s ultimate revelation has come through His Son. Jesus is the heir of all things, the Creator of th...

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from the book of Philemon, where Paul appeals to Philemon to forgive his runaway slave, Onesimus, receive him as a brother in Christ, and extend grace far beyond what the culture of the day would have expected. Paul concludes by expressing confidence that Philemon will do “even more” than he has asked. This message challenges listeners to co...

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from Jude 20, where believers are instructed to “build yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.” This message reminds listeners that spiritual growth is a personal responsibility that cannot be delegated to someone else. While pastors, teachers, and fellow believers can encourage and equip us, no one else can cu...

In today’s episode, Pastor Robert Rosales shares a devotion from Titus 3:5–7, where Paul reminds believers that salvation comes not through our own righteous works, but according to God's mercy through the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Spirit. This message emphasizes that the Christian life begins not with what we do for God, but with what Christ has already done for us. Pas...

In today’s episode, Pastor Jenny Dirmann shares a devotion from Titus 2:11–15, where Paul teaches that the grace of God not only brings salvation but also trains believers to live transformed lives. Grace is far more than God's forgiveness—it is His ongoing power at work within us, teaching us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions while shaping us into people who live with self-control, rig...

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from Titus 1, where Paul confronts false teachers who insisted that believers had to earn God’s acceptance by following the Old Testament law. Paul reminds Titus that those who have been made pure through faith in Christ are no longer made righteous by religious performance, but by the finished work of Jesus. This message encourages listener...

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from 2 Timothy 4:17, where Paul declares, “But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me.” Writing near the end of his life, Paul reflects on a season when others had abandoned him, yet he found strength in the unwavering presence of God. This message reminds listeners that even when surrounded by loving friends, family, and fellow beli...

In today’s episode, Pastor Robert Rosales shares a devotion from 2 Timothy 3:16–17, where Paul declares that all Scripture is God-breathed and is profitable for teaching, correction, training, and equipping believers for every good work. Pastor Robert highlights that God's Word does more than simply inform us—it transforms us. Through regular time in Scripture, God develops our character, corrects...

In today’s episode, Pastor Jenny Dirmann shares a devotion from 2 Timothy 2, where Paul encourages Timothy to faithfully pass on what he has learned and then uses three powerful illustrations—a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer—to describe the Christian life. Rather than rushing past these examples, Pastor Jenny highlights Paul’s instruction in verse 7: “Think over what I say, for the Lord will gi...

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from 2 Timothy 1:6, where Paul encourages his spiritual son Timothy to “stir up the gift of God” that had been imparted to him. Writing from prison near the end of his life, Paul urges Timothy not to allow the pressures, disappointments, or responsibilities of ministry to extinguish the passion and calling God had placed within him. This mes...

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from 1 Timothy 6:11–12, where Paul exhorts Timothy, “But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.” This message reminds listeners that the Christian life is not merely about trying harder to avoid sin or eliminate bad habits. While believers are certainly called to f...

In today’s episode, Pastor Robert Rosales shares a devotion from 1 Timothy 5:19–22, where Paul gives Timothy instructions for handling accusations and sin among church leaders. This passage highlights the importance of both wisdom and accountability within spiritual leadership. On one hand, believers are cautioned against accepting unverified accusations or participating in gossip. On the other ha...

In today’s episode, Pastor Jenny Dirmann shares a devotion from 1 Timothy 4, where Paul encourages Timothy to “train yourself for godliness.” Drawing a comparison to physical exercise, Paul acknowledges that bodily training has value, but reminds believers that spiritual training carries eternal significance. This message challenges listeners not to become distracted by the countless ideas, influe...

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from 1 Timothy 3:14–15, where Paul describes the church as “the pillar and foundation of the truth.” Writing to Timothy as he addressed false teaching and restored order within the church at Ephesus, Paul emphasizes the tremendous significance of the church in God’s plan. This message reminds listeners that the church is far more than a week...

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from 1 Timothy 2:3–4, where Paul reminds Timothy that God “wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth.” This message challenges listeners to view the world through an eternal perspective rather than through the lens of culture’s increasingly pluralistic mindset. While society often promotes the idea that every belief system i...

In today’s episode, Pastor Robert Rosales shares a devotion from 1 Timothy 1:8–9, where Paul reminds believers that “the law is good if one uses it lawfully.” Addressing false teachers who had misunderstood and misused the Old Testament law, Paul clarifies that God’s law was never intended to save people, but to reveal sin, expose humanity’s need for a Savior, and point people toward Jesus Christ....

In today’s episode, Pastor Jenny Dirmann shares a devotion from Colossians 4:2–6, reflecting on Paul’s request that believers pray for open doors to proclaim “the mystery of Christ.” Though Paul was one of the greatest preachers and missionaries in the early church, he still asked others to pray that he would clearly and effectively communicate the gospel. This message reminds listeners that shari...

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from Colossians 3:15, where Paul instructs believers to “let the peace of God rule in your hearts.” The word Paul uses for “rule” carries the idea of an umpire or referee—someone who calls the shots and determines what belongs and what does not. This message reminds listeners that the peace Jesus gives is not something earned through effort,...