The Daily Word

In today’s episode, Pastor Robert Rosales shares a devotion from Matthew 14, reflecting on Peter’s bold step of faith as he walked on water toward Jesus. While it’s easy to focus on the moment Peter began to sink, this message highlights the courage it took for him to step out in the first place. True faith often requires leaving the safety of what’s familiar and trusting Jesus in ways that stretc...

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from Matthew 13, focusing on the parable of the sower and Jesus’ explanation of how people receive God’s Word. While many may hear the Word, not all experience its fruit because of how it is received—whether it’s ignored, shallow, distracted, or truly embraced. This message challenges listeners to examine the condition of their hearts an...

In today’s episode, Pastor Jenny Dirmann shares a devotion from Matthew 12, focusing on Jesus’ teaching that our words are a direct reflection of what is in our hearts. With the reminder that we will give an account for every careless word, this message calls listeners to pause and evaluate not just what they are saying, but what is producing those words internally. Rather than simply trying to ma...

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from Matthew 11, highlighting how both John the Baptist and Jesus were criticized—despite living very different lifestyles. This powerful contrast reminds us that no matter how we live, we will never be able to please everyone. The real question becomes: whose approval are we living for? This message challenges listeners to release the weigh...

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from Matthew 10, reminding believers that they have been given both power and purpose. Just as Jesus sent out His disciples with authority to heal, cast out demons, and proclaim the kingdom, He has entrusted every follower with a mission in their own sphere of influence. This message encourages listeners to see their everyday environment...

In today’s episode, Pastor Robert Rosales shares a devotion from Matthew 9, focusing on the visible faith of the friends who carried the paralytic to Jesus. Their actions revealed a faith that was not passive, but active, determined, and willing to move on behalf of someone else’s need. This message reminds listeners that faith is often most powerful when it moves beyond belief into action—especia...

In today’s episode, Pastor Jenny Dirmann shares a devotion from Matthew 8, reflecting on Jesus’ call to those who desired to follow Him. Through His responses, Jesus makes it clear that following Him requires more than good intentions—it requires priority, immediacy, and a willingness to count the cost. This message challenges listeners to examine where they may be delaying obedience with a “but f...

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from Matthew 7, focusing on Jesus’ teaching about judging others. Through the powerful imagery of a plank and a speck, Jesus reminds us that we are not in a position to declare judgment over others—especially when we have our own issues to address. This message encourages listeners to shift from a mindset of criticism to one of self-examinat...

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from Matthew 6, centering on Jesus’ clear teaching that no one can serve two masters. This message highlights how much of the tension and complication in our spiritual lives often comes from divided loyalties—trying to follow Jesus while still holding tightly to other priorities, desires, or expectations. The challenge for listeners is t...

In today’s episode, Pastor Jenny Dirmann shares a devotion from Matthew 5, focusing on Jesus’ instruction to let our “yes” be yes and our “no” be no. In the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls His followers to live with such integrity and credibility that their simple words are enough. This message challenges listeners to examine whether they are overcommitting, speaking too quickly, or...

In today’s episode, Pastor Robert Rosales shares a devotion from Matthew 4, highlighting Jesus’ response to temptation in the wilderness. When confronted by the enemy, Jesus declares that true life is not sustained by physical provision alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. This episode explores the powerful distinction between God’s written Word and His spoken Word—reminding...

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from Matthew 3, focusing on the powerful moment after Jesus’ baptism when the Father speaks from heaven: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Through this beautiful scene, listeners are reminded that God’s love is not distant or abstract—it is deeply personal, life-changing, and available for us to experience as well. This me...

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from Matthew 2, highlighting the repeated moments where God spoke through dreams to Joseph and the wise men. Again and again, the Lord gave warnings, direction, and protection for situations they could not naturally see coming. This message reminds listeners that we serve a God who still speaks today—revealing what we cannot see, prepari...

In today’s episode, Pastor Jenny Dirmann shares a devotion from Matthew 1, focusing on Joseph’s response to an unexpected and deeply difficult situation. Though Joseph initially resolved in himself what the right next step should be, God intervened and gave him a different direction. This message reminds listeners how easy it is to assume we already know the right path—especially in situations tha...

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from 2 Corinthians 13, reflecting on Paul’s closing heart toward the church in Corinth. After a letter filled with correction, Paul’s final words reveal that everything he said was motivated by love, restoration, and a desire to see the church fully aligned with God. This episode reminds listeners of the importance of having trusted people i...

In today’s episode, Pastor Robert Rosales shares a devotion from 2 Corinthians 12, reflecting on Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” and God’s powerful response: “My grace is sufficient for you.” Rather than always removing the struggle, God often provides something even greater—His sustaining grace and strength in the middle of it. This episode reminds listeners that weakness is not a barrier to God’s wo...

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from 2 Corinthians 11, reminding listeners not to let the enemy complicate what Jesus has made simple. Paul warns that just as Eve was deceived, believers can be drawn away from the simplicity that is found in Christ. While following Jesus is not always easy, it is beautifully clear: trust in His finished work, surrender to His Lordship,...

In today’s episode, Pastor Jenny Dirmann shares a devotion from 2 Corinthians 10, encouraging listeners not to fall into the trap of comparison. Paul reminds the church that success is not measured by comparing ourselves to others, but by faithfully stewarding the specific area of influence God has assigned to each of us. This message challenges listeners to stop measuring their walk, calling, or...

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from 2 Corinthians 9, focusing on the heart behind generosity. While Scripture encourages believers to give generously, Paul makes it clear that giving should never come from pressure, guilt, or compulsion. Instead, it should flow from a willing and cheerful heart in response to the Lord’s leading. This episode reminds listeners that true ge...

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from 2 Corinthians 8, focusing on the order of true generosity. Before the Macedonian believers gave their resources, Paul notes that they first gave themselves to the Lord. This message reminds listeners that whether we are giving our finances, time, energy, or serving others, the heart behind it matters most. When our giving is first a...

In today’s episode, Pastor Robert Rosales shares a devotion from 2 Corinthians 7, focusing on the difference between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow. While worldly sorrow can leave us trapped in shame and regret, godly sorrow is the work of the Holy Spirit that brings conviction, leads us to repentance, and restores us to right relationship with God. This episode reminds listeners that repentance...

In today’s episode, Pastor Jenny Dirmann shares a devotion from 2 Corinthians 6, focusing on the powerful truth that we are the temple of the living God. Because God has chosen to dwell within us and walk among us, the relationships and influences we allow into our lives matter deeply. This episode challenges listeners to take seriously who they are closely partnering with, recognizing that our fr...

In today’s episode, Pastor Cory Barnes shares a devotion from 2 Corinthians 5, reminding us that in Christ, we are made new—and so is everyone else who follows Him. While many are familiar with the truth that we are a “new creation,” this message challenges us to also see others through that same lens. Rather than judging people by outward appearances, past mistakes, or personal preferences, we ar...

In today’s episode, Pastor Brandon Dirmann shares a devotion from 2 Corinthians 4, reminding listeners that no matter what circumstances look like, it is possible to live with hope and encouragement. Paul’s words challenge us not to lose heart, even when life feels difficult or things seem to be getting worse. This episode highlights two keys to maintaining that perspective: being renewed daily th...

In today’s episode, Pastor Jenny Dirmann shares a devotion from 2 Corinthians 3, reflecting on the beauty of the new covenant through Christ. While the old covenant revealed God’s glory through the law, it also highlighted humanity’s inability to live up to it. But through Jesus, the veil is removed, and we are invited into a new way of living—one marked by freedom, intimacy, and transformation. T...