The Wake-Up Call

Believe doesn’t mean just accept it. Believe means lean in with your whole weight.

We must pull the fire alarm in here. Awakening starts with me.

Lent is an invitation to break the predictable pace of another trip around the sun and to get in step with the movement of the story of Jesus.

If there is no way to be forgiven, then there is no hope!

Those who trust in the Son are joined to him, raised from the dead, and live in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

Sinful humanity cannot exist in the presence of God. But God does not give up on his desire to share his divine eternal life with his human creatures.

There is something spiritually sweet about prayer. It pleases the Lord and makes the world pleasant and aromatic.

What might at first seem like the most boring part of the Bible is in fact one of the best parts—human sin doesn't ultimately stop the purposes of God!

You are what you love.

In this episode, John Thompson, senior pastor of Sanctus Church in Toronto, shares insights on empowering churches and individuals through the integration of spiritual gifts, disciplines, and divine encounters. He explains how Jesus' ministry, rooted in the Spirit's power and spiritual disciplines, serves as a model for believers today. The discussion focuses on the concept of  convergence , where...

A true leader stands in the gap for his or her people.

This is what it means to be a disciple of Jesus—to live your life as if Jesus were living it.

Pastors are shepherds of people, and the stakes are as high as possible—life and death.

Although we no longer worship in the exact same way as did the Israelites in the wilderness, nevertheless intercession is still a part of Christian worship

Are you prepared?

The solution to both discouragement and confusion is to spend time with the Lord. 

God is instructing the people of Israel that all people are valuable to him, even the poor and weak.

In this episode, Dr. Rickie Moore delves into the transformative power of spiritual parenting, revealing how it can turn hearts and change lives across generations. Rooted in biblical teachings, the discussion highlights the promise of God to turn hearts before the great and dreadful day. Through personal stories and practical insights, Rickie shares how spiritual parenting extends beyond traditio...

To worship the created rather than the Creator is idolatry and will always lead to spiritual slavery.

A contract is a short-term agreement, but a covenant is a lifelong, binding promise.

The point is that just as the Lord provided for the Israelites, so does he provide for us today.

Though candy is super yummy and sweet, thank you for being sweeter.

Your courage gives others the ability to believe the impossible because it comes not from a projected strength but from the deep wisdom of an embraced weakness.

When the holy and fearful love of God is our center of gravity, we will think a lot less about money. We will grow in the gift of contentment. You can purchase J. D.'s new book "Jesus Asking" here: https://my.seedbed.com/product/jesus-asking/ Churches can purchase the "Jesus Asking" Church Kit here: https://my.seedbed.com/product/jesus-asking/

In the end, wisdom teaches us life does not consist in our connections to people but in our connection to God.