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01/11/2025

"We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life." Romans 6:4

Romans 6:4 seems to coincide with last Monday’s Power Verse nicely. Isaiah 65:17-The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.

We all mess up every single day. We make mistakes. We ask forgiveness. We repeat the same mistakes. Oh, it’s always something.

“I’m So Blessed” by CAIN, comes on the radio and it speaks to these verses:

"I'm so blessed (I'm so blessed)
Hallelujah, I'm blessed
I'm so blessed (I'm so blessed)
Hallelujah, I'm blessed
Trouble knocking at my door today
I ain't gonna let it in
And worry wanna steal my joy away
But I ain't gonna let it win

" 'Cause on my best day, I'm a child of God
On my worst day, I'm a child of God
Oh, every day is a good day
And You're the reason why"

I love when the soloist pauses between two specific lines:
On my best day…pause…I’m a child of God.
On my worst day…pause…I’m a child of God.

Your transgressions of yesterday are not remembered. Even your mistakes from today disappear as your heart repents to The Lord. On your best day…and worst day…you are a child of God. Someday, you will rest in the peacefulness of the new heavens and earth God promised us. Through baptism and Christ’s great gift to us we are blessed with the opportunity to walk in the newness of life.

Take it with a joyful heart.

01/10/2025

Who doesn’t love in The Morning Mix sponsored by Elam Heating and Air Conditioning? Here are the newest Positive Hits in The Mix! What is your favorite new song?

• “Abandoned” by Benjamin William Hastings & Brandon Lake
• “For What It's Worth” by Rachel Lampa

01/10/2025

Join us in wishing our resident dad joke king, DC, a happy birthday!!!

01/10/2025

And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5

Oh, I love Revelation! There are some monumental verses that are such a gift to us in the midst of the chaos in this world. This particular verse is from a section labeled “A New Heaven and a New Earth.” And all of its’ promises and illustrations are hope-filled:

1 Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”[ for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’[ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
6 He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7 Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. 8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”

Such a beautiful vision of our future, as children of God. This is the prophecy God shared with us, thru The Word, that awaits the people on earth. Don’t you want to follow His commands after seeing what He prepares for us? Doesn’t the worries of this world melt away at the mention of a peace-filled existence where God reigns amongst us?! His dwelling place beside us?!

Never grow tired of doing what is good, for the reward that awaits us is greater than we can even comprehend.

01/09/2025

"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." Isaiah 40:31

I have a question for you: Have you ever just felt tired? Don’t worry, I know that you’re probably looking at your screen reading that and then rolling your eyes because of how ridiculous of a question that is.

“Of course, I have! I am human after all…”

Another question: Have you ever been exhausted? Now, exhaustion can happen in any and all areas of your life: physically, emotionally, mentally, or even spiritually. I think another way to explain the exhaustion I’m talking about is to ask you if you have ever felt empty…

“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.”

There are those times when we feel like we’ve given literally everything we have in us. We feel as though we have been completely and utterly cleaned out. God’s Word is telling us that we don’t have to feel that way!

When we are relying on our own strength and abilities, we will eventually reach the end of them. Our power is finite. It has an end, but God’s doesn’t. His strength and power will never run out. He will never fail to renew us and give us what we need to do what He’s called us to do if we are hoping and trusting in Him.

If you have those empty and exhausted moments today, look at Isaiah 40:31 again. Really think about the incredible things God promises us in this verse. Then, trust that He will follow through on His word.

01/08/2025

There's a long list of roads to rock bottom
but He is the only way out
yeah I've been hit with some punches
strong enough to make Superman's knees hit the ground
Some things will make you start praying
whether you believe in God or not...
If you get low enough, you'll start looking up!

Sidewalk Prophets on Lyric Wednesday in the Morning Mix!

01/08/2025

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me." Psalm 51:10

I’m going to be very vulnerable with you today. I am one of those people that doesn’t want to ask for help. I will try to change a flat tire completely on my own in the rain before I ask for assistance. I will carry something heavy and struggle to open a door before I ask for someone else to help me lift it or open the door.

This issue bleeds very easily into my spiritual life. So often, I will see a sin in my life and instead of giving it to God like I’m supposed to, I will try to take care of it myself. I might be able to get rid of it for a little while, but the root is never taken care of so, inevitably, it comes back.

The author of today’s Power Verse doesn’t ask for assistance from God to become clean, does he? He asks God to do the complete work. He understands that God is the only one that creates complete and permanent change in our lives.

My encouragement to you--and myself, if I’m being honest--is to truly let God have the control. Take it from someone who knows: You aren’t strong enough to take care of it by yourself. Only God has power over sin. Only God can create a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit in you. Trust that He will do as He promises. Give whatever you’re holding on to to Him.

01/07/2025

"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day." 2 Corinthians 4:16

We have a tendency to focus on the ends of things, don’t we? Whether it’s something as small as the end of the work day or something as big as the end of a year (Yes, I’m looking at you, 2020…), we are often looking forward to the end of certain things. We even sometimes focus too much on the end of some good things. How many times have you been doing something that you enjoy and have thought about how much you are dreading the end of it?

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

Today’s Power Verse is really the cure for our end-focusing problem. This verse shows us that we don’t have to worry about the end of things. We’ve all heard of eternal life and heaven, but that’s not exactly what I’m talking about. I’m talking about the mundane, everyday things like we’ve already mentioned.

If you are new in Christ, then you don’t have to feel like you’re at the end of your rope or depleted of energy. We might be struggling and drained, but God is renewing our spirit each and every day. He will never leave us to run out.

Tap into the renewing power of God today. Stop trying to do things on your own. Our strength may run out, but His never does. Be reminded that no matter how it appears on the outside, God is renewing us every single day.

01/06/2025

There’s always a big debate about when to take your Christmas tree down! So, how long do you leave it up? Does it come down right after Christmas or is it up into the new year???🎄

01/06/2025

"See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind." Isaiah 65:17

The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.

My heart sighs with peace as I read Isaiah 65:17. Just imagining the good that will come in heaven. We play a song that fully illustrates the hard times we all endure on the earth but redirects our attention to where it should be: Above.

“The Best Is Yet To Come” by Ben Rector.

"It's been the kind of year I'd be fine if I forgot, yeah
But I'll never forget it as long as I live and that's saying a lot
The wildest menagerie of unfortunate crazy things and now it's all over

"So raise up your glass, here's to brand new beginnings
And leave in the past all the things that are ending
'Cause tomorrow will bring us a new morning sun
My friends, I believe that the best is yet to come
So I guess now there's proof that all good things must come to an end, yeah

"And I couldn't tell you what comes next
But I do know that we'll never ever be standing here again
So here's to the memories, I'll forever keep 'em here with me
And I can't believe that it's over

"So raise up your glass, here's to brand new beginnings
And leave in the past all the things that are ending
'Cause tomorrow will bring us a new morning sun
My friends, I believe that the best is yet to come

"Every ending is a new beginning
Is a new beginning
A new beginning

"So raise up your glass, here's to brand new beginnings
And don't shed a tear for the things that are ending
'Cause tomorrow will bring us a new morning sun
My friends, I believe that the best
And love, I believe that the best
And love, I believe that the best is yet to come"

01/05/2025

"He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him." Psalm 40:3

My eldest child used to be scared of the dark. We’ve experienced many exhausting nights. My husband, daughter, and I would not get much sleep at all.

One night, I was so drained from multiple sleepless nights. I was putting my eldest to bed, and I did our usual prayers, a final song, then moved to exit the room. My daughter whispered: Mommy, I’m still scared.
I did my best to remain patient and replied: Honey, pray to Jesus. Sing a song. Talk to Him. I promise you He is right next to you and will help you with that fear.
Ten minutes later, I heard a very strange sound on the monitor. I could see my daughter moving around but couldn’t hear what she was doing. I placed the monitor up to my ear and could hear her sweet voice:
"Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water…"

Over and over again she sang “Mary Did You Know.” I couldn’t help it, I started to cry. I was so proud of her for leaning on Jesus to ease her fears. I was grateful she was actually listening to the Christian music I play as often as possible. The songs were within her heart.

Psalm 40:3 came to life for me through my precious daughter who puts her trust in The Lord.
May you trust in the Lord just as her child-like spirit allows her to do so naturally.

01/04/2025

"Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him." Colossians 3:10

I love traveling. Being able to see new places and experience new things is one of my favorite things to do. However, I think some of the best memories that I’ve made on trips have been from the actual traveling. Whether it’s a joke my friends and I make on a road trip or something funny that happened in an airport, the journey always seems to be just as much fun as what we actually end up doing at our destination.

“Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.”

I think we can often get discouraged in our spiritual journeys because we sometimes don’t see a lot of fast progress. If I’m being honest, I’m impatient, and I want to know everything about my Creator and become exactly like Him right now.

I heard an analogy once when I was in high school that has always stuck with me:

Some people’s spiritual journeys are like plane rides. You get in the plane and then you take off. You don’t really get to see that much of what’s happening outside of the plane. All the sudden the plane lands and you get off to realize that you’re there in a completely different place. It was a fast and dramatic change.

Other people have a car ride for a spiritual journey. They get in and start the long drive. The scenery changes gradually as you get closer to your destination, but it all kinda looks like what you just saw and what you’ll see next. You finally get to your destination, and you honestly wondered if you ever were going to get there.

Here’s the most beautiful thing, my friend: Both travelers got to their destination. They took totally different paths, but they still got there. They both may have had issues on the way. Maybe there was a flat tire or some turbulence, but they both still arrived.

Let this encourage you today. We aren’t all going to get to know God at the same pace. We’re not all going to look more like Him at the same time. However, if we are putting on the new nature, God will get us to our destination. So, no matter if you’re traveling the road or the sky, enjoy the journey He gives you.

01/03/2025

Who doesn’t love in The Morning Mix sponsored by Elam Heating and Air Conditioning?

Here are the newest Positive Hits in The Mix! What is your favorite new song?

• “Show Up” by Rachel Purcell
• “Turn” by Ben Fuller
• “A Thousand Times” by We Are Messengers

01/03/2025

"But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." Ephesians 2:4-5

It is by grace you have been saved.

I have heard this sentence said to me on multiple occasions in the past. Not because of sins of my own, but because of those who have sinned against me or those I love. And every time this sentence has been said to me…my heart softens instantly.

The power of The Word is real. Very real. We read The Word is the sword of the armor of God! (Hebrews 4:12, Ephesians 6:17) It’s a weapon to wield and available to all believers. Although The Word is referred to as a sword, something one usually envisions inflicts wounds and death, instead that powerful sword cuts thru to my personal soul, and my entire being obeys. It’s not magical. It’s real. It’s what I believe God intended when He pieced together the Bible.
The Word is life.

Today’s power verse reveals a pattern of thinking we must all consider adopting more often:
God possesses great Love for us.
We are blessed with His gift of Mercy.
We are alive because of Christ.
The reminder: it is by grace you have been saved.

As I think of the progression of these four steps my spirit is calmed despite the chaos of this world. To be reminded of God’s love is powerfully comforting. His mercy is humbling to consider. The gift that we are blessed with is life itself because of Jesus’s great sacrifice! And a final reminder that we have been saved because of grace, not because of anything we’ve personally done.

Do you need to be reminded of the meaning of grace?
I sure do. I absolutely do. And it’s no mistake that I’ve heard this reminder from multiple people in my life and it’s today’s Power Verse.

God is intentional, using whatever He can to speak to us and our circumstances. If only we would be willing to listen. The message for me: God gives me grace, and I am called to give others grace too.

01/02/2025

"Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him." Psalm 98:1

If you’ve read these devotionals much over the past few months, then you could probably guess that one of my favorite bands is Rend Collective. On their Christmas album, they have a song called “For All That You Have Done.” It is sung to the tune of “Auld Lang Syne,” so it really fits with New Year’s. I could see how today’s Power Verse is inspiration for Rend Collective’s song.

"Your grace will never be forgot
Your mercy all my life
Will be my source forever song
My story and my light

"From mountain top to valley low
Through laughter and through tears
Surely the goodness of my God
Will follow all the years

"For all that You have done for us
For every battle won
We'll raise a song to bless Your heart
For all that you have done

"You know our failures and regrets
You always led us home
Redemption's arm has raised us up
Our triumph in the storm

"For all that You have done for us
For every battle won
We'll raise a song to bless Your heart
For all that you have done

"In unity we'll stand as one
As family we'll go
Shoulder to shoulder
Hand in hand
Into the great unknown

"For all that You have done for us
For every battle won
We'll raise a song to bless Your heart
For all that you have done"

I pray that these lyrics hit home for you today and that you praise the Lord for all that He has done in your life and all He will do for you. He truly has done marvelous things.

01/01/2025

We’re all praying that you have an amazing 2025! Happy New Year!

01/01/2025

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17

“Old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”

I read that and am tempted to think “Man, if only that was true.” Sometimes, it feels like old things hang on for dear life, doesn’t it? Whether it’s a memory or a trial or even a sin in our lives, we sometimes have an old thing that doesn’t seem like it’s passed away.

What does this verse tell us? The requirement for the old things to pass away is for someone to be in Christ because then he or she is a new creation.

I know what you’re probably thinking–because I’m honestly thinking the same thing– “If that’s true, why is this old thing still around?” Well, I’m going to be brutally honest with you and myself: We often haven’t let go of it. It isn’t always that the old thing is hanging on to us; sometimes, we’re carrying around our old shame or our old selves instead of giving it to God which is where it really belongs.

Today can be the first day for you and for me. Release that thing that you’ve been hanging on to. Start 2025 off living as the new creation that God has made you, and watch as He truly makes all things new.

Happy New Year, new creation.

12/31/2024

Here's what some of our staff are resolving to do in this next year!

What are you New Year's Resolutions??

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