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God-Given Wisdom

Steeped in the Word

July 12, 2025 – 07/12/2025

  7 – The Spirit of God

12 – Perfect Government

 

If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. Romans 12:7 NLT

 

God-Given Wisdom\n

While miracles are wonderful, they are not God\u2019s first choice to prosper you. He would rather you work hard so He can reward you and others around you through your success and generosity. His best is the principle of \u201cSeed, Time, and Harvest,\u201d also known as \u201cwork and reward.\u201d If you are on board with God\u2019s best and looking to succeed this way, you need to be dependent on God for three things: wisdom, favor, and character.\n

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Let\u2019s look at wisdom. Wisdom is the God-given ability to see and know things not obvious to others. It\u2019s the ability to think beyond your circumstances and training. Wisdom is a vision for something greater and the understanding of how to make it happen. The Bible says wisdom is a free download from God:\u00a0If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.\u00a0\u2013 James 1:5\n

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Wisdom is knowing when and how to move. It is being led by the Lord to apply for a better job at a specific time, even though that job is way out of your league. Wisdom can be a Spirit-led investment at a critical time.\n

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I don\u2019t know if you\u2019ve ever seen a picture of the original Microsoft team. They looked like a bunch of gypsies and hippies rather than the richest, most powerful people on the planet. Had you invested in them back then, it would have been wisdom, and you wouldn\u2019t need a financial miracle now.\n

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Look around you. There are all kinds of trains steaming into better places. You just need the wisdom to know which one to climb on board.\u00a0 God is granting you a spirit of wisdom and revelation by flooding the eyes of your heart with light. He is enlarging your vision for His plan. Watch for it and see where He moves you.","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">God-Given Wisdom

While miracles are wonderful, they are not God’s first choice to prosper you. He would rather you work hard so He can reward you and others around you through your success and generosity. His best is the principle of “Seed, Time, and Harvest,” also known as “work and reward.” If you are on board with God’s best and looking to succeed this way, you need to be dependent on God for three things: wisdom, favor, and character.

Let’s look at wisdom. Wisdom is the God-given ability to see and know things not obvious to others. It’s the ability to think beyond your circumstances and training. Wisdom is a vision for something greater and the understanding of how to make it happen. The Bible says wisdom is a free download from God: If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5

Wisdom is knowing when and how to move. It is being led by the Lord to apply for a better job at a specific time, even though that job is way out of your league. Wisdom can be a Spirit-led investment at a critical time.

I don’t know if you’ve ever seen a picture of the original Microsoft team. They looked like a bunch of gypsies and hippies rather than the richest, most powerful people on the planet. Had you invested in them back then, it would have been wisdom, and you wouldn’t need a financial miracle now.

Look around you. There are all kinds of trains steaming into better places. You just need the wisdom to know which one to climb on board.  God is granting you a spirit of wisdom and revelation by flooding the eyes of your heart with light. He is enlarging your vision for His plan. Watch for it and see where He moves you.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

When I seek God, I have wisdom that I don’t possess on my own.  He is so good at guiding me and showing me the best choices to make.  I won’t settle for second best; my heart is seeking God’s best.

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Pray a-Latte

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.  Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,

Philippians 1:3-4 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPray For America – The Leadership of Our Country, Our Military, and Our State GovernmentRemember Those Who Serve Our CommunitiesKids Camp and Students Camp – Pray for Children and Teens to draw close to and Know God even better

Would you like a deeper connection with our other Prayer Warriors? Join the Battle Cry Tribe and pray with us on these prayer points and help pray over Pastors Troy and Leanna for all their specific prayer requests as they take the world for King Jesus. Stand with us in prophetic intercession and cover Kingdom missions together!

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Devoted to Worship

Steeped in the Word

July 11, 2025 – 07/11/2025

   7 – The Spirit of God

11 – (+) Heroes Rising (-) Disorder

 

And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living beings. And they fell before the throne with their faces to the ground and worshiped God. Revelation 7:11 NLT

 

Devoted to Worship\n

The Bible tells us that God \u201cchanges not\u201d and in a world that\u2019s moving at a blistering pace, that knowledge is a great comfort. Because God is both eternal and eternally good, you can count on Him no matter the circumstance \u2013even when you, yourself, cannot be counted on.\n

Has your prayer life changed from \u201cGod, I know you\u2019re good\u201d to \u201cGod, I hope you\u2019re in a good mood\u2026\u201d? As you get older and life\u2019s twists and turns wear you down, for some reason, you begin to doubt God\u2019s character. Somewhere along the line of broken relationships, lost jobs, chemo treatments, and funeral homes, doubt creeps in. You no longer believe in His goodness.\n

Do you know what you\u2019ve just done? You\u2019ve recreated God in your own image! Because you change from season to season, you assume God changes too. When your life is messed up, it\u2019s easy to convince yourself God isn\u2019t really good after all because you\u2019re not.\n

Hogwash! He never changes. He is the same \u201cyesterday, today, and forever.\u201d He created you and me to yearn for His goodness, knowing we would have to fight to comprehend it.\n

\u201cHe has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom what God has done from the beginning to end.\u201d -Ecclesiastes 3:11\n

Know this: God is not waiting for you to mess up so He can spank you. He wants to restore you. If you feel like God has changed or moved, look in the mirror. You\u2019re the one who moved. Move back into His presence.","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Devoted to Worship

The Bible tells us that God “changes not” and in a world that’s moving at a blistering pace, that knowledge is a great comfort. Because God is both eternal and eternally good, you can count on Him no matter the circumstance –even when you, yourself, cannot be counted on.

Has your prayer life changed from “God, I know you’re good” to “God, I hope you’re in a good mood…”? As you get older and life’s twists and turns wear you down, for some reason, you begin to doubt God’s character. Somewhere along the line of broken relationships, lost jobs, chemo treatments, and funeral homes, doubt creeps in. You no longer believe in His goodness.

Do you know what you’ve just done? You’ve recreated God in your own image! Because you change from season to season, you assume God changes too. When your life is messed up, it’s easy to convince yourself God isn’t really good after all because you’re not.

Hogwash! He never changes. He is the same “yesterday, today, and forever.” He created you and me to yearn for His goodness, knowing we would have to fight to comprehend it.

“He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom what God has done from the beginning to end.” -Ecclesiastes 3:11

Know this: God is not waiting for you to mess up so He can spank you. He wants to restore you. If you feel like God has changed or moved, look in the mirror. You’re the one who moved. Move back into His presence.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

My soul is set on Kingdom living.  In my human weakness, I do not always show that in my behavior.  I know that Jesus did not come to condemn me and that there is now no condemnation for me because I love the Lord.  When I wander, I return to His presence, and I am filled with His wonder.  It is amazing how much He loves me!

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Pray a-Latte

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.  Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,

Philippians 1:3-4 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPray For America – The Leadership of Our Country, Our Military, and Our State GovernmentRemember Those Who Serve Our CommunitiesKids Camp and Students Camp – Pray for Children and Teens to draw close to and Know God even better

Would you like a deeper connection with our other Prayer Warriors? Join the Battle Cry Tribe and pray with us on these prayer points and help pray over Pastors Troy and Leanna for all their specific prayer requests as they take the world for King Jesus. Stand with us in prophetic intercession and cover Kingdom missions together!

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Perfect Thoughts – Like His

Steeped in the Word

July 10, 2025 – 07/10/2025

  7 – The Spirit of God

10 – Perfect Order

 

God is my shield, saving those whose hearts are true and right.  Psalm 7:10 NLT

 

Perfect Thoughts – Like His\n

You have the mind of Christ. As you cast down evil imaginations, you make your Father in heaven proud. He is filling your head and heart with eternal things. Have ears to hear His voice only.\n

While it\u2019s good to learn from your past and prepare for your future, today is the only day you can control. Today is where you fight for greatness and go after blessing.\u00a0\u00a0Unfortunately, if you\u2019re like me \u2013 and you are \u2013 you\u2019ve found focusing on today is hard. Especially when you consider the conversations you have in your head.\n

Admit it. Thoughts of past hurts, offenses, and slights pop into your head on a daily basis. Sometimes on an hourly basis. You obsess by saying, \u201cI should have said this,\u201d \u201cI should have done that,\u201d or \u201cWhat if\u2026\u201d You start to construct conversations in your head that transport you back to the anger and hurt.\n

From their callous hearts comes iniquity; their evil imaginations have no limits.\u00a0\u2013 Psalm\u00a073:7\n

Then there are the imaginations of the future. You know, preparing for battle by practicing for fights that may never come. But they do, and mostly because you were locked and loaded from a false conversation or an imagined slight.\n

Like Adam and Eve in the garden, you are talking to snakes! These conversations in your head are deadly fruit the serpent uses to keep you wrapped up in your past or undermine your future. You\u2019ll never move forward, so you will never be a threat to his dark work.\n

If the devil can keep you fighting imaginary battles over imagined offenses with real opponents, he can push you into a costly war on a battlefield you have no grace to win. Yes, he\u2019s out to kill your testimony and bring your upgrade to a screeching halt.\n

Wake up! When you find yourself reliving conversations from the past or preparing for a future skirmish, cast out that thought and the serpent with it.\u00a0Call on the name of Jesus. Declare you have the mind of Christ because you do.","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Perfect Thoughts – Like His

You have the mind of Christ. As you cast down evil imaginations, you make your Father in heaven proud. He is filling your head and heart with eternal things. Have ears to hear His voice only.

While it’s good to learn from your past and prepare for your future, today is the only day you can control. Today is where you fight for greatness and go after blessing.  Unfortunately, if you’re like me – and you are – you’ve found focusing on today is hard. Especially when you consider the conversations you have in your head.

Admit it. Thoughts of past hurts, offenses, and slights pop into your head on a daily basis. Sometimes on an hourly basis. You obsess by saying, “I should have said this,” “I should have done that,” or “What if…” You start to construct conversations in your head that transport you back to the anger and hurt.

From their callous hearts comes iniquity; their evil imaginations have no limits. – Psalm 73:7

Then there are the imaginations of the future. You know, preparing for battle by practicing for fights that may never come. But they do, and mostly because you were locked and loaded from a false conversation or an imagined slight.

Like Adam and Eve in the garden, you are talking to snakes! These conversations in your head are deadly fruit the serpent uses to keep you wrapped up in your past or undermine your future. You’ll never move forward, so you will never be a threat to his dark work.

If the devil can keep you fighting imaginary battles over imagined offenses with real opponents, he can push you into a costly war on a battlefield you have no grace to win. Yes, he’s out to kill your testimony and bring your upgrade to a screeching halt.

Wake up! When you find yourself reliving conversations from the past or preparing for a future skirmish, cast out that thought and the serpent with it. Call on the name of Jesus. Declare you have the mind of Christ because you do.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

The Lord is so good to send the Holy Spirit to be my helper.  I let Him show me anything in me that isn’t aligned with the Truth of Jesus.  The Holy Spirit helps me understand the Bible and brings back to mind everything I’ve read so I can follow Jesus faithfully.  The Holy Spirit keeps my mind thinking like the mind of Christ!

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Pray a-Latte

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.  Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,

Philippians 1:3-4 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPray For America – The Leadership of Our Country, Our Military, and Our State GovernmentRemember Those Who Serve Our CommunitiesKids Camp and Students Camp – Pray for Children and Teens to draw close to and Know God even better

Would you like a deeper connection with our other Prayer Warriors? Join the Battle Cry Tribe and pray with us on these prayer points and help pray over Pastors Troy and Leanna for all their specific prayer requests as they take the world for King Jesus. Stand with us in prophetic intercession and cover Kingdom missions together!

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Stay Armed With Truth

Steeped in the Word

July 9, 2025 – 07/09/2025

7 – The Spirit of God

9 – (+) Fruit Bearing (-) Judgment

 

His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor, David, for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!

Isaiah 9:7 NLT

 

Stay Armed With Truth\n

There is a great scene in the famous movie \u201cUnforgiven\u201d where the bad guy, Clint Eastwood, walks right into a bar where a posse is being formed to chase him down. Stunned, everyone gets quiet while he groans, \u201cWho owns this bar?\u201d\u00a0\u00a0A man named Skinny says he bought it from a man named Greeley for $1,000. With that, Eastwood pulls the trigger on his shotgun and drops ol\u2019 Skinny like a rock. The outraged sheriff huffs, \u201cSir, you just killed an unarmed man!\u201d\n

Eastwood\u2019s matter-of-fact reply? \u201cWell, he should have armed himself.\u201d\n

That is exactly the devil\u2019s attitude when it comes to your thought life. If you refuse to arm yourself, the murderous father of lies is more than happy to gun you down. It is your job to arm yourself against his attacks.\n

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ\u2026\u00a0\u2013 1 Corinthians 10:4-5\n

If you are not prepared to win the battle for your mind, the devil will devour you. Not me! If the devil wants me, he\u2019d better bring a bigger gun. I\u2019m prepared to fight for my mental turf. I\u2019m serious about the spiritual battle going on in my thoughts. I am prepared to take each thought captive. Are you prepared to do the same?\n

Cast down dark imaginations \u2013 the false conversations you have in your head when you are mad at someone, rehearsing what you should have said in an argument, or making a plan to manipulate someone to get your way. What you don\u2019t realize when you do that, is that you are really talking to snakes!\n

The Bible tells us God\u2019s enemy is a snake, and he\u2019s looking to poison your thoughts, relationships and witness. Be prepared! Take each word you think captive before it comes out of your mouth. See if it is from God. Cast down those which are not and stand your ground.\u00a0The devil hates that!","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Stay Armed With Truth

There is a great scene in the famous movie “Unforgiven” where the bad guy, Clint Eastwood, walks right into a bar where a posse is being formed to chase him down. Stunned, everyone gets quiet while he groans, “Who owns this bar?”  A man named Skinny says he bought it from a man named Greeley for $1,000. With that, Eastwood pulls the trigger on his shotgun and drops ol’ Skinny like a rock. The outraged sheriff huffs, “Sir, you just killed an unarmed man!”

Eastwood’s matter-of-fact reply? “Well, he should have armed himself.”

That is exactly the devil’s attitude when it comes to your thought life. If you refuse to arm yourself, the murderous father of lies is more than happy to gun you down. It is your job to arm yourself against his attacks.

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ… – 1 Corinthians 10:4-5

If you are not prepared to win the battle for your mind, the devil will devour you. Not me! If the devil wants me, he’d better bring a bigger gun. I’m prepared to fight for my mental turf. I’m serious about the spiritual battle going on in my thoughts. I am prepared to take each thought captive. Are you prepared to do the same?

Cast down dark imaginations – the false conversations you have in your head when you are mad at someone, rehearsing what you should have said in an argument, or making a plan to manipulate someone to get your way. What you don’t realize when you do that, is that you are really talking to snakes!

The Bible tells us God’s enemy is a snake, and he’s looking to poison your thoughts, relationships and witness. Be prepared! Take each word you think captive before it comes out of your mouth. See if it is from God. Cast down those which are not and stand your ground. The devil hates that!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

The Lord governs my mind and fills me with His Spirit. I will not be caught off guard by the enemy of my soul.  I am so close to the Lord there is no opening for the snake to come into my life.

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Looking for more resources from Pastor Troy Brewer?

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Pray a-Latte

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.  Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,

Philippians 1:3-4 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPray For America – The Leadership of Our Country, Our Military, and Our State GovernmentRemember Those Who Serve Our CommunitiesKids Camp and Students Camp – Pray for Children and Teens to draw close to and Know God even better

Would you like a deeper connection with our other Prayer Warriors? Join the Battle Cry Tribe and pray with us on these prayer points and help pray over Pastors Troy and Leanna for all their specific prayer requests as they take the world for King Jesus. Stand with us in prophetic intercession and cover Kingdom missions together!

JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

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New Perspective

Steeped in the Word

July 8, 2025 – 07/08/2025

7 – The Spirit of God

8 – New Beginnings

Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.

Ecclesiastes 7:8 NLT

 

New Perspective\n

About 100 years ago, there was a missionary named Samuel Morris. Samuel spent the last 25 years of his life-giving medicine and life to people in the darkest regions of Africa. Terminally ill, he wanted to go home to the United States to die. It just so happened Samuel traveled back to the states on the same ocean liner that brought President Teddy Roosevelt back from his famous African hunting expedition.\n

When the great ship pulled into New York harbor, it looked like the entire population of the lower 48 had shown up to greet the President. Bands were playing, balloons flew, flashbulbs popped, and newsreels were poised to record the return of the nation\u2019s leader. Mr. Roosevelt stepped down the gangplank to thunderous cheers and applause.\n

At the same time, frail and exhausted, Samuel Morris limped off the boat at the other end. No one was there to greet him. He slowly made his way through the mob. There were no cabs available.\n

Inside his broken heart, he began to sadly complain, \u201cLord, the president has been in Africa for three weeks killing animals, and the whole world turns out to welcome him home. I\u2019ve been in Africa 25 years, serving you and not one person has greeted me or even knows I\u2019m here.\u201d\n

No sooner had his heart whispered those pained words than his Lord and Savior replied. \u201cMy child, you\u2019re not yet home.\u201d\n

Let that be His response to you and me. When we start to become too attached to this world or the people in it, may God remind us this is temporary. It\u2019s not home. When we look for the applause, love and attention of others, let Him remind us the homecoming celebration in Heaven is worth the wait.\n

\u201cAnd behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.\u201d Revelation 22:12-13","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">New Perspective

About 100 years ago, there was a missionary named Samuel Morris. Samuel spent the last 25 years of his life-giving medicine and life to people in the darkest regions of Africa. Terminally ill, he wanted to go home to the United States to die. It just so happened Samuel traveled back to the states on the same ocean liner that brought President Teddy Roosevelt back from his famous African hunting expedition.

When the great ship pulled into New York harbor, it looked like the entire population of the lower 48 had shown up to greet the President. Bands were playing, balloons flew, flashbulbs popped, and newsreels were poised to record the return of the nation’s leader. Mr. Roosevelt stepped down the gangplank to thunderous cheers and applause.

At the same time, frail and exhausted, Samuel Morris limped off the boat at the other end. No one was there to greet him. He slowly made his way through the mob. There were no cabs available.

Inside his broken heart, he began to sadly complain, “Lord, the president has been in Africa for three weeks killing animals, and the whole world turns out to welcome him home. I’ve been in Africa 25 years, serving you and not one person has greeted me or even knows I’m here.”

No sooner had his heart whispered those pained words than his Lord and Savior replied. “My child, you’re not yet home.”

Let that be His response to you and me. When we start to become too attached to this world or the people in it, may God remind us this is temporary. It’s not home. When we look for the applause, love and attention of others, let Him remind us the homecoming celebration in Heaven is worth the wait.

“And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.” Revelation 22:12-13

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

It is an incredible honor to serve the Lord in any place He places me.  I don’t seek the approval and accolades of mankind; I live only to please my Savior.  One sweet day I will be with Him in Heaven and behold His full glory.  What a day that will be!

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Pray a-Latte

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.  Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,

Philippians 1:3-4 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPray For America – The Leadership of Our Country, Our Military, and Our State GovernmentRemember Those Who Serve Our CommunitiesKids Camp and Students Camp – Pray for Children and Teens to draw close to and Know God even better

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Value God

Steeped in the Word

July 7, 2025 – 07/07/2025

7 – The Spirit of God

7 – The Spirit of God

 

Well then, am I suggesting that the law of God is sinful? Of course not! In fact, it was the law that showed me my sin. I would never have known that coveting is wrong if the law had not said, “You must not covet.” Romans 7:7 NLT

 

Value God\n

God calls you Holy. You were created to be set apart for His purposes. Don\u2019t listen to the voices saying you are less. You are a child of the One True God.\n

When you\u2019re a child of God, you must learn to value what your heavenly Father values. So, what does He value? Good question!\n

1 The presence of God. This is personal encounter. It\u2019s here you learn to become completely dependent on His manifest presence in your life. You make a big deal out of seeking Him and finding Him. You want Him in every part of your life and want to know what He thinks because you want to be in agreement with Him.\n

2 The Word of God.\u00a0This is about personal communication. You need a huge value for His Word, both spoken and written. I love hearing Him speak \u2013 and He uses numbers, stars, dreams, visions, music, encounter, and prophecy in addition to the Bible. Learn to hear Him in these things!\n

3 Mystery and waiting.\u00a0This is about strategy and decisive action. At times, you are responsible for partnering with Him to plan and make strategic moves. You\u2019re also responsible for waiting on Him in things you don\u2019t even know how to articulate. You will value daring to step into the unknown.\n

4 Supernatural experiences. Those who live life forward know nothing is impossible because of Jesus Christ. It\u2019s perfectly natural to live supernatural lives. Refuse to consider any other notion.\n

When you value these four things, nothing is impossible! You will bring Heaven to earth and people will see the goodness of God. This is how people get saved.\n

Jesus gave them this answer:\u00a0\u2018Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed.\u2019\u00a0\u2013 John 5:19-20","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Value God

God calls you Holy. You were created to be set apart for His purposes. Don’t listen to the voices saying you are less. You are a child of the One True God.

When you’re a child of God, you must learn to value what your heavenly Father values. So, what does He value? Good question!

1 The presence of God. This is personal encounter. It’s here you learn to become completely dependent on His manifest presence in your life. You make a big deal out of seeking Him and finding Him. You want Him in every part of your life and want to know what He thinks because you want to be in agreement with Him.

2 The Word of God. This is about personal communication. You need a huge value for His Word, both spoken and written. I love hearing Him speak – and He uses numbers, stars, dreams, visions, music, encounter, and prophecy in addition to the Bible. Learn to hear Him in these things!

3 Mystery and waiting. This is about strategy and decisive action. At times, you are responsible for partnering with Him to plan and make strategic moves. You’re also responsible for waiting on Him in things you don’t even know how to articulate. You will value daring to step into the unknown.

4 Supernatural experiences. Those who live life forward know nothing is impossible because of Jesus Christ. It’s perfectly natural to live supernatural lives. Refuse to consider any other notion.

When you value these four things, nothing is impossible! You will bring Heaven to earth and people will see the goodness of God. This is how people get saved.

Jesus gave them this answer: ‘Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed.’ – John 5:19-20

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

My life is lived through the in-dwelling Spirit of God in me.  I stand amazed that the Creator of all the universe sent His Son to die so I can live a Spirit-filled life.  How wonderful and glorious my life is because of Him.

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Pray a-Latte

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.  Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,

Philippians 1:3-4 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPray For America – The Leadership of Our Country, Our Military, and Our State GovernmentRemember Those Who Serve Our CommunitiesKids Camp and Students Camp – Pray for Children and Teens to draw close to and Know God even better

Would you like a deeper connection with our other Prayer Warriors? Join the Battle Cry Tribe and pray with us on these prayer points and help pray over Pastors Troy and Leanna for all their specific prayer requests as they take the world for King Jesus. Stand with us in prophetic intercession and cover Kingdom missions together!

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God’s Spirit In Mind

Steeped in the Word

July 6, 2025 – 07/06/2025

7 – The Spirit of God

6 – The Flesh of Man

But now we have been released from the law, for we died to it and are no longer captive to its power. Now we can serve God, not in the old way of obeying the letter of the law, but in the new way of living in the Spirit. Romans 7:6 NLT

 

God\u2019s Spirit In Mind\n

God wants His Kingdom to come into your earth. You have a heavenly mandate. Be determined to stay the course. You are an important part of the tapestry of God.\u00a0\u00a0Whether you know it or not, there is a battle going on for your mind. You see, whatever controls your mind controls your words and your actions.\n

While the devil would love to control your thoughts and try to take your attention off the things of God, the Holy Spirit puts up a fight by reminding you who you are to God and how you fit into His kingdom.\n

A kingdom mentality is one that says, \u201cYou are a valuable and privileged part of something much bigger than yourself.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0And He said, \u201cTo you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God…\u201d Luke 8:10\n

A kingdom mentality is one that says, \u201cYou are a part of something special that will never end.\u201d \u2026and of His kingdom there shall be no end. \u2013 Luke 1:33b\n

A kingdom mentality is also one that says, \u201cYou are in, and you can never go back to what God has brought you out of.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u2026And Jesus said unto him, \u201cNo man, having put his hands to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.\u201d \u2013 Luke 9:62\n

Do you have a kingdom mentality? Do you see yourself as a child of God, part of the family, and a joint heir with Jesus bringing heaven to earth? If not, get rid of your worldly, me-centered mentality and find God\u2019s plan for your life. His way is always the best way!","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">God’s Spirit In Mind

God wants His Kingdom to come into your earth. You have a heavenly mandate. Be determined to stay the course. You are an important part of the tapestry of God.  Whether you know it or not, there is a battle going on for your mind. You see, whatever controls your mind controls your words and your actions.

While the devil would love to control your thoughts and try to take your attention off the things of God, the Holy Spirit puts up a fight by reminding you who you are to God and how you fit into His kingdom.

A kingdom mentality is one that says, “You are a valuable and privileged part of something much bigger than yourself.”  And He said, “To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God…” Luke 8:10

A kingdom mentality is one that says, “You are a part of something special that will never end.” …and of His kingdom there shall be no end. – Luke 1:33b

A kingdom mentality is also one that says, “You are in, and you can never go back to what God has brought you out of.”  …And Jesus said unto him, “No man, having put his hands to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” – Luke 9:62

Do you have a kingdom mentality? Do you see yourself as a child of God, part of the family, and a joint heir with Jesus bringing heaven to earth? If not, get rid of your worldly, me-centered mentality and find God’s plan for your life. His way is always the best way!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

My heart is full of gratitude because Jesus saved me and redeemed my life so I can live in the Kingdom of God. When I remember what life was like before Jesus saved me, I am even more grateful.  I will not let the enemy of my soul distract, deter, or defeat me with the lies and labels he wants to put on me.  I know who I am and Whose I am. Hallelujah!

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Pray a-Latte

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.  Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,

Philippians 1:3-4 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPray For America – The Leadership of Our Country, Our Military, and Our State GovernmentRemember Those Who Serve Our CommunitiesKids Camp and Students Camp – Pray for Children and Teens to draw close to and Know God even better

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Grace to be Different to Make a Difference

Steeped in the Word

July 5, 2025 – 07/05/2025

7 – The Spirit of God

5 – The Grace of God

 

When we were controlled by our old nature, sinful desires were at work within us, and the law aroused these evil desires that produced a harvest of sinful deeds, resulting in death.  Romans 7:5 NLT

 

Grace to be Different to Make a Difference\n

I love the troublemakers \u2013 the square pegs religion tries to force into round holes. They see things differently. These rebels are crazy enough to think they can change the world, and they do!\n

Larry Norman was one of the crazy ones. Born in Texas, he grew up in the Haight-Ashbury District of San Francisco. Destined to be a hippy, he joined a band called \u201cPeople,\u201d a Christian band under contract to Capitol Records. Larry and \u201cPeople\u201d opened for secular giants The Doors, The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, and The Byrds. This is where Larry made a huge difference, and where the controversy was.\n

\u00a0He was under constant criticism from non-Christians wanting him to drop his faith in Jesus, and terrible protest by the church wanting him to drop his music, cut his hair, and become respectable. Larry kept churning out songs and strumming his guitar.\n

\u00a0Larry took Christianity into non-Christian cultures around the world. He was a missionary in the truest sense of the word. I was thrilled when my band opened for him when his tour came to Dallas. We were not close friends, but we shared a stage and sat in the same booth at IHOP.\u00a0 Larry, regarded as the \u201cfather of Christian rock\u201d was inducted into the Gospel Music Association\u2019s Hall of Fame.\n

\u00a0Before he died, Larry wrote a letter in which he said something deeply prophetic: \u201cI feel like a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks with God\u2019s hand reaching down to pick me up.\u201d\n

\u00a0Larry was God\u2019s surprise to a world deeply in need of a rebel to bring music and ministry out of the religious realm of the Frozen Chosen. So, hats off to the rebels who use their gifts to serve God and save sinners. I don\u2019t know if you realize this, but the rebels, misfits, and strays are my tribe \u2013 and if you\u2019re reading this, it means you! Like Larry, dare to be different to make a difference! When you feel like you don\u2019t fit in, remember this is not your home. You are just an ambassador traveling through. Represent Jesus well but be yourself and give glory to God!","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Grace to be Different to Make a Difference

I love the troublemakers – the square pegs religion tries to force into round holes. They see things differently. These rebels are crazy enough to think they can change the world, and they do!

Larry Norman was one of the crazy ones. Born in Texas, he grew up in the Haight-Ashbury District of San Francisco. Destined to be a hippy, he joined a band called “People,” a Christian band under contract to Capitol Records. Larry and “People” opened for secular giants The Doors, The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, and The Byrds. This is where Larry made a huge difference, and where the controversy was.

 He was under constant criticism from non-Christians wanting him to drop his faith in Jesus, and terrible protest by the church wanting him to drop his music, cut his hair, and become respectable. Larry kept churning out songs and strumming his guitar.

 Larry took Christianity into non-Christian cultures around the world. He was a missionary in the truest sense of the word. I was thrilled when my band opened for him when his tour came to Dallas. We were not close friends, but we shared a stage and sat in the same booth at IHOP.  Larry, regarded as the “father of Christian rock” was inducted into the Gospel Music Association’s Hall of Fame.

 Before he died, Larry wrote a letter in which he said something deeply prophetic: “I feel like a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks with God’s hand reaching down to pick me up.”

 Larry was God’s surprise to a world deeply in need of a rebel to bring music and ministry out of the religious realm of the Frozen Chosen. So, hats off to the rebels who use their gifts to serve God and save sinners. I don’t know if you realize this, but the rebels, misfits, and strays are my tribe – and if you’re reading this, it means you! Like Larry, dare to be different to make a difference! When you feel like you don’t fit in, remember this is not your home. You are just an ambassador traveling through. Represent Jesus well but be yourself and give glory to God!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I am grateful for who God made me to be.  I praise Him for knitting me together, and I celebrate that He knows how to use me in a unique way where I will fit perfectly.  I don’t seek man’s approval because I honor my God with my life because He made me.

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Pray a-Latte

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.  Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,

Philippians 1:3-4 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPray For America – The Leadership of Our Country, Our Military, and Our State GovernmentRemember Those Who Serve Our CommunitiesKids Camp and Students Camp – Pray for Children and Teens to draw close to and Know God even better

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Created to be a Witness to the Lord

Steeped in the Word

July 4, 2025 – 07/04/2025

7 – The Spirit of God  

4 – Creation and Things That Are Made

 

So, my dear brothers and sisters, this is the point: You died to the power of the law when you died with Christ. And now you are united with the one who was raised from the dead. As a result, we can produce a harvest of good deeds for God. Romans 7:4 NLT

 

Created to be a Witness to the Lord\n

When I was first learning about how numbers work, I wondered why America became a country in 1776. I thought,\u00a0God, why didn’t you do that in 1777?\u00a0It would have been so evident, Lord, that it was You if you had the Declaration of Independence signed on the seventh day of the seventh month in 1777. Everybody would have known it was You. You should have done that. God\u2019s answer was no, I did not miss it.\n

I kept searching.\u00a0\u00a0What in the world does 1776 mean, and where can I find that out in the word of God?\u00a0\u00a0Then, I started finding triplicates like 1-1-1;\u00a0\u00a0I looked all the way to 888.\u00a0\u00a0I discovered letters in Hebrew and Greek are also numbers.\u00a0\u00a0You can add up the numbers of each letter in a name and find a number for every name; that\u2019s the gematria. The gematria of the name Christ is 555. I searched the word Christ and found it’s in the Bible 555 times! The word Jesus in Greek is the number 888. Eight is a symbol of new beginnings, and Jesus is the one who makes all things new.\u00a0\u00a0It all makes perfect sense!\n

Two is a number that represents a faithful witness all the way through the Word of God.\u00a0\u00a0There are two witnesses in the Book of Revelation. When Jesus died on the cross, two witnesses were next to Him.\u00a0\u00a0When He resurrected from the dead, there were two angels inside the tomb.\n

Two means a faithful witness.\u00a0\u00a0888 represents Jesus.\u00a0\u00a0What is 2 times 888? 1776!\n

That\u2019s why our nation was birthed in that year.\u00a0\u00a0That’s what 1776 means, and that’s a lot cooler than 1777. It turns out God knows what He’s doing after all.\u00a0\u00a0America was founded to be a witness to the Lord Jesus Christ!\n

Thomas Jefferson said, \u201cThe price of freedom is eternal vigilance.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0In other words, once you get free, you have to fight to stay free.\n

There are many wonderful things about America.\u00a0\u00a0Today, let\u2019s decide to stay vigilant and fight to be witnesses to Jesus in our country.","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Created to be a Witness to the Lord

When I was first learning about how numbers work, I wondered why America became a country in 1776. I thought, God, why didn’t you do that in 1777? It would have been so evident, Lord, that it was You if you had the Declaration of Independence signed on the seventh day of the seventh month in 1777. Everybody would have known it was You. You should have done that. God’s answer was no, I did not miss it.

I kept searching.  What in the world does 1776 mean, and where can I find that out in the word of God?  Then, I started finding triplicates like 1-1-1;  I looked all the way to 888.  I discovered letters in Hebrew and Greek are also numbers.  You can add up the numbers of each letter in a name and find a number for every name; that’s the gematria. The gematria of the name Christ is 555. I searched the word Christ and found it’s in the Bible 555 times! The word Jesus in Greek is the number 888. Eight is a symbol of new beginnings, and Jesus is the one who makes all things new.  It all makes perfect sense!

Two is a number that represents a faithful witness all the way through the Word of God.  There are two witnesses in the Book of Revelation. When Jesus died on the cross, two witnesses were next to Him.  When He resurrected from the dead, there were two angels inside the tomb.

Two means a faithful witness.  888 represents Jesus.  What is 2 times 888? 1776!

That’s why our nation was birthed in that year.  That’s what 1776 means, and that’s a lot cooler than 1777. It turns out God knows what He’s doing after all.  America was founded to be a witness to the Lord Jesus Christ!

Thomas Jefferson said, “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.”  In other words, once you get free, you have to fight to stay free.

There are many wonderful things about America.  Today, let’s decide to stay vigilant and fight to be witnesses to Jesus in our country.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

God has established the United States of America to be a witness to the Lord Jesus Christ. I am blessed to live in this, the land of the free.  I will be one of the brave ones who fight to fulfill the purpose of God in this country in every way I can.

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Pray a-Latte

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.  Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,

Philippians 1:3-4 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPray For America – The Leadership of Our Country, Our Military, and Our State GovernmentRemember Those Who Serve Our CommunitiesKids Camp and Students Camp – Pray for Children and Teens to draw close to and Know God even better

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ACT Don’t Act Like

Steeped in the Word

July 3, 2025 – 07/03/2025

7 – The Spirit of God

3 – Perfect Completion

 

Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.  Titus 3:7 NLT

 

ACT Don\u2019t Act Like\n

Jesus died because He loves you, and He rose because He loves you! Your faith will be boosted into action when you remember this. God\u2019s love through you will dissolve evil.\u00a0\u00a0When we know Jesus and seek to be just like Him, goodness is both the motivation for and the result of our actions. Check out these scriptures.\n

They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share.\u00a01 Timothy 6:18 And,\u00a0\u00a0So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.\u00a0\u00a0Galatians 6:10\n

When God is with us, we do good. We don\u2019t just talk good, look good or act good \u2013 those things we can fake. The rubber hits the road when we do good.\n

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power; who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him.\u00a0\u2013 Acts 10:38\n

God\u2019s Word tells us faith without action is dead. When we live in awareness of God\u2019s presence, we bring life into bad places. The goodness we do undoes darkness. Remember, it\u2019s the ACTS of the Apostles, not the \u201ctheology,\u201d \u201copinions,\u201d or \u201cthoughts\u201d of the apostles! The early church did not sit on its blessed assurance and hope a good God would do the work for them. They believed and acted. Their actions changed everything. They had a reputation for turning their world upside down. Motivated by God\u2019s goodness, they took on Hell with a water pistol and shook the foundations of Rome itself. The church of today doesn\u2019t look like that very often.\n

Today\u2019s Christians are often posers. There is a difference between an actor and a poser. Actors do hard work. He memorizes the script, hits his mark for the cameras and acts to convince of us of reality in the midst of fantasy. Posers do none of that. They pretend to be actors. Like models or body doubles, they look like the original without any action.\u00a0Don\u2019t be a poser. Act!","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">ACT Don’t Act Like

Jesus died because He loves you, and He rose because He loves you! Your faith will be boosted into action when you remember this. God’s love through you will dissolve evil.  When we know Jesus and seek to be just like Him, goodness is both the motivation for and the result of our actions. Check out these scriptures.

They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share. 1 Timothy 6:18 And,  So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.  Galatians 6:10

When God is with us, we do good. We don’t just talk good, look good or act good – those things we can fake. The rubber hits the road when we do good.

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power; who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him. – Acts 10:38

God’s Word tells us faith without action is dead. When we live in awareness of God’s presence, we bring life into bad places. The goodness we do undoes darkness. Remember, it’s the ACTS of the Apostles, not the “theology,” “opinions,” or “thoughts” of the apostles! The early church did not sit on its blessed assurance and hope a good God would do the work for them. They believed and acted. Their actions changed everything. They had a reputation for turning their world upside down. Motivated by God’s goodness, they took on Hell with a water pistol and shook the foundations of Rome itself. The church of today doesn’t look like that very often.

Today’s Christians are often posers. There is a difference between an actor and a poser. Actors do hard work. He memorizes the script, hits his mark for the cameras and acts to convince of us of reality in the midst of fantasy. Posers do none of that. They pretend to be actors. Like models or body doubles, they look like the original without any action. Don’t be a poser. Act!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

There is nothing I need to prove to the world.  Jesus proved I am loveable, likable, worthy, and important in His Kingdom.  I walk with Him and act in the ways He directs me to walk.  I am a blessed child of God who is bringing goodness everywhere I go.

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