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Witness His Goodness

Steeped in the Word

July 2, 2025 – 07/02/2025

7 – The Spirit of God

2 – A Faithful Witness and Being Set Apart

 

The king proclaims the Lord’s decree: “The Lord said to me, ‘You are my son. Today I have become your Father.  Psalm 2:7 NLT

 

Witness His Goodness\n

You\u2019ve heard me say that without a display of changed lives, our boasting of God\u2019s power to save is a false advertisement. It\u2019s true, and false advertising always results in broken trust.\n

The brilliant evangelist and apologist Ray Comfort calls this \u201cHell\u2019s best-kept secret.\u201d It\u2019s when we tell people that if they just trust in Jesus, He will solve all their problems. They will always be blessed, healthy and happy because God is good, He loves them and will fulfill their heart\u2019s desires.\u00a0\u00a0While it is true that God is good \u2014 very good \u2014 and that He loves us to death \u2014 His own \u2014 the rest is a ticking time bomb that Satan loves to see go off. The collateral damage is hellacious.\n

When sickness strikes, a precious one dies, a job is lost or a spouse breaks a vow, those promises ring false.\u00a0\u00a0The hurting often blame God when they are sold a false bill of goods \u2014 a God who resembles a genie in a bottle.\n

Ever heard someone say, \u201cI tried that Jesus thing and it didn\u2019t work for me\u201d? Satan is ready to pounce on these victims of false advertising.\n

There is this thing called free will. Unfortunately, it\u2019s a two-edged sword. While it can be used to choose a real relationship with Jesus Christ, the One True God, it can also be used to choose darkness \u2014 a relationship with self and sin. Either way, sin is part of the package until Jesus comes back or we meet Him in Heaven.\n

Because of sin, our world is not perfect. People get sick, they die. People lose jobs, spouses, fortunes and friends. To tell folks otherwise is a great big win for Satan \u2014 false advertising.\u00a0\u00a0But remember, God is in the miracle business. He can heal bodies, relationships, addictions, and hearts. Make sure you are advertising Him with your life.\n

\u201cAnd we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Romans 8:28","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"}">Witness His Goodness

You’ve heard me say that without a display of changed lives, our boasting of God’s power to save is a false advertisement. It’s true, and false advertising always results in broken trust.

The brilliant evangelist and apologist Ray Comfort calls this “Hell’s best-kept secret.” It’s when we tell people that if they just trust in Jesus, He will solve all their problems. They will always be blessed, healthy and happy because God is good, He loves them and will fulfill their heart’s desires.  While it is true that God is good — very good — and that He loves us to death — His own — the rest is a ticking time bomb that Satan loves to see go off. The collateral damage is hellacious.

When sickness strikes, a precious one dies, a job is lost or a spouse breaks a vow, those promises ring false.  The hurting often blame God when they are sold a false bill of goods — a God who resembles a genie in a bottle.

Ever heard someone say, “I tried that Jesus thing and it didn’t work for me”? Satan is ready to pounce on these victims of false advertising.

There is this thing called free will. Unfortunately, it’s a two-edged sword. While it can be used to choose a real relationship with Jesus Christ, the One True God, it can also be used to choose darkness — a relationship with self and sin. Either way, sin is part of the package until Jesus comes back or we meet Him in Heaven.

Because of sin, our world is not perfect. People get sick, they die. People lose jobs, spouses, fortunes and friends. To tell folks otherwise is a great big win for Satan — false advertising.  But remember, God is in the miracle business. He can heal bodies, relationships, addictions, and hearts. Make sure you are advertising Him with your life.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” – Romans 8:28

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

My Father is in the business of doing good.  He has blessed me with salvation through His Son, redeemed my life by transforming my thinking, and poured out the riches of His kingdom for me.  I will tell about His goodness in all my ways.

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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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God of Righteous War

Steeped in the Word

July 1, 2025 – 07/01/2025

7 – The Spirit of God

1 – Unity

When everything was ready, the Lord said to Noah, “Go into the boat with all your family, for among all the people of the earth, I can see that you alone are righteous. Genesis 7:1 NLT

 

God of Righteous War\n

I\u2019m not a fan of the Spartans. They were merciless, racist, pagans who also destroyed my namesake city with a stinking wooden horse. However, I have to give them credit for the warriors they produced.\n

Almost 500 years before Christ, a Spartan army of only 300 men held off a million or so armed and angry Persians at a place called Thermopylae. They were led by the legendary King Leonidas. I do love Leonidas!\u00a0\u00a0Leonidas wasn\u2019t just a king sitting on a golden throne ordering troops to go fight for him. He was a warrior king.\n

He fought out front of his men and invited them to fight with him. Oh, how I love the idea of a warrior king! Although Alexander the Great has some very real faults, he too, was a warrior king. In one of his final battles, he ran so far ahead of his men, he engaged an entire army by himself. His men were scrambling to keep up!\n

With an arrow in his lung and a sword in his fist, Alexander the Great fought until his men subdued the enemy. That\u2019s why I love Jesus. You see, real Christians don\u2019t just serve a king. They serve a passionate, fearless warrior king.\n

The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.\u00a0\u2013 Exodus 15:3\n

While we will never be out in front of our God as He fights for us, we can and should fight for His glory. After all, He is unlike any warrior king before Him. He is full of mercy, compassionate, approachable and the servant of all. Yes, true leaders are servants, and we as the body of Christ need to embrace this fact!\n

Show me those Christians who are not just talking about the love of God but actually demonstrating it through hard work serving the poor and needy. I want to battle with those who are living proof that God never consults your history before giving you a future. Is that you? Are you a bad motor scooter for Jesus? If you are, let\u2019s battle together as we follow our fearless Warrior King!","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 of Righteous War

I’m not a fan of the Spartans. They were merciless, racist, pagans who also destroyed my namesake city with a stinking wooden horse. However, I have to give them credit for the warriors they produced.

Almost 500 years before Christ, a Spartan army of only 300 men held off a million or so armed and angry Persians at a place called Thermopylae. They were led by the legendary King Leonidas. I do love Leonidas!  Leonidas wasn’t just a king sitting on a golden throne ordering troops to go fight for him. He was a warrior king.

He fought out front of his men and invited them to fight with him. Oh, how I love the idea of a warrior king! Although Alexander the Great has some very real faults, he too, was a warrior king. In one of his final battles, he ran so far ahead of his men, he engaged an entire army by himself. His men were scrambling to keep up!

With an arrow in his lung and a sword in his fist, Alexander the Great fought until his men subdued the enemy. That’s why I love Jesus. You see, real Christians don’t just serve a king. They serve a passionate, fearless warrior king.

The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name. – Exodus 15:3

While we will never be out in front of our God as He fights for us, we can and should fight for His glory. After all, He is unlike any warrior king before Him. He is full of mercy, compassionate, approachable and the servant of all. Yes, true leaders are servants, and we as the body of Christ need to embrace this fact!

Show me those Christians who are not just talking about the love of God but actually demonstrating it through hard work serving the poor and needy. I want to battle with those who are living proof that God never consults your history before giving you a future. Is that you? Are you a bad motor scooter for Jesus? If you are, let’s battle together as we follow our fearless Warrior King!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

The Lord is a fearless warrior.  I declare that I will stand against the darkness of the world and fight to bring the goodness of God wherever I am.  I know my God goes before me and prepares a place for me.  He is with me in all things, and in all ways, for all time.

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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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Finish Faithfully

Steeped in the Word

June 30, 2025 – 6/30/2025

  6 – The Flesh of Man

30 – Acts of Redemption and Accomplishing Priestly Service

 

And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?  Matthew 6:30 NLT

Finish Faithfully\n

The Apostle Paul knew his finish was good before he died. He even wrote that he \u201cfought the good fight, finished the course, and kept the faith.\u201d Not everyone can say they know how they are going to finish. Why? – Not everyone is intentional about finding their destiny in Christ; churches are full of good people with no idea how to fulfill their life\u2019s purpose.\n

Your purpose is not your job or your paycheck. Your purpose is not your family or your comfortable home. Your purpose is not to teach Sunday School or show up in church every Sunday with a smile. Those things are the tools you use to reach your purpose.\n

What\u2019s your purpose? To snatch, drag, tackle or lead lost people out of darkness and into light! People are dying out there, and many of us are more concerned about our tools. We need to get our eyes on the prize and be intentional. Thirteen years before his big finish, Paul put it this way:\n

\u201cI am serious about finishing well in my Christian ministry. I discipline myself for fear that after challenging others unto the Christian life, I myself might become a casualty.\u201d\u00a01 Corinthians 9:24-27 PTV (Pastor Troy Version)\n

Paul was like, \u201cLook. I\u2019m not going to be a world changer then collapse at the end of this thing.\u201d Paul disciplined himself toward his big finish. He predestined it through his dogged determination to follow Jesus no matter what!\n

Paul wasn\u2019t living life to get to heaven. He was fighting to bring heaven to earth for generations of people. That\u2019s you and me! The least we can do, heck, the best that we can do, is follow his example!\n

Do you not know that in a race, all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. – 1 Corinthians 9:24","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"}">Finish Faithfully

The Apostle Paul knew his finish was good before he died. He even wrote that he “fought the good fight, finished the course, and kept the faith.” Not everyone can say they know how they are going to finish. Why? – Not everyone is intentional about finding their destiny in Christ; churches are full of good people with no idea how to fulfill their life’s purpose.

Your purpose is not your job or your paycheck. Your purpose is not your family or your comfortable home. Your purpose is not to teach Sunday School or show up in church every Sunday with a smile. Those things are the tools you use to reach your purpose.

What’s your purpose? To snatch, drag, tackle or lead lost people out of darkness and into light! People are dying out there, and many of us are more concerned about our tools. We need to get our eyes on the prize and be intentional. Thirteen years before his big finish, Paul put it this way:

“I am serious about finishing well in my Christian ministry. I discipline myself for fear that after challenging others unto the Christian life, I myself might become a casualty.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 PTV (Pastor Troy Version)

Paul was like, “Look. I’m not going to be a world changer then collapse at the end of this thing.” Paul disciplined himself toward his big finish. He predestined it through his dogged determination to follow Jesus no matter what!

Paul wasn’t living life to get to heaven. He was fighting to bring heaven to earth for generations of people. That’s you and me! The least we can do, heck, the best that we can do, is follow his example!

Do you not know that in a race, all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. – 1 Corinthians 9:24

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

My Father God calls me a warrior. I fight for the heart of my King. I live my life, so I bring Him glory. I will Battle on with Him to advance His Kingdom!

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Looking for more resources from Pastor Troy Brewer?

Join us at ODX.tv to become a partner in the fight!

Pray a-Latte

“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.”

– 1 Timothy 2:1 NLT

Monthly Prayer Points

Fathers, Grandfathers, Stepfathers, Fathers-In-Laws

College and University Grads

Pray for our President’s Health, Protection, Wisdom and Courage

Pray for America to be a Banner of Freedom

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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Wimpy Little Devil

Steeped in the Word

June 28, 2025 – 6/28/2025

  6 – The Flesh of Man

28 – Times and Seasons

Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.  Luke 6:28 NLT

Wimpy Little Devil\n

On that great and terrible day, the devil is pulled out of his spider hole and revealed to humanity in judgment; we will all be surprised. Isaiah the prophet paints the picture this way:\n

\u201cThose who see you will gaze at you, and consider you, saying: \u2019Is this the man who made the earth tremble, Who shook the kingdoms, Who made the world as a wilderness and destroyed its cities, Who did not open the house of his prisoners?\u2019\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Isaiah 14:16-17\n

There is a gasp in the crowd, which is expecting to see a giant dragon being pulled from the pit. Instead, a pathetic, balding, scrawny, shaking nerd comes climbing out, begging for his pathetic life.\n

What? Are you kidding me? Really? That\u2019s the personification of all things evil? Why, he\u2019s a weakling! He\u2019s no more powerful than the wizard behind the curtain of Oz. If the devil is obviously impotent, where does he get his power?\n

The answer is just as shocking \u2013 from us. His power came from us. His evil had power because we cooperated with it. We held it in reverence. We feared it and, admit it, we even loved it at times. As a result, we propelled and advanced it.\n

The bottom line is this: the devil isn\u2019t powerful because evil is powerful. The devil is powerful because we are powerful, and we tend to work for him.\u00a0\u00a0STOP IT. Give all power to the one who is power personified \u2013 Jesus!","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"}">Wimpy Little Devil

On that great and terrible day, the devil is pulled out of his spider hole and revealed to humanity in judgment; we will all be surprised. Isaiah the prophet paints the picture this way:

“Those who see you will gaze at you, and consider you, saying: ’Is this the man who made the earth tremble, Who shook the kingdoms, Who made the world as a wilderness and destroyed its cities, Who did not open the house of his prisoners?’” – Isaiah 14:16-17

There is a gasp in the crowd, which is expecting to see a giant dragon being pulled from the pit. Instead, a pathetic, balding, scrawny, shaking nerd comes climbing out, begging for his pathetic life.

What? Are you kidding me? Really? That’s the personification of all things evil? Why, he’s a weakling! He’s no more powerful than the wizard behind the curtain of Oz. If the devil is obviously impotent, where does he get his power?

The answer is just as shocking – from us. His power came from us. His evil had power because we cooperated with it. We held it in reverence. We feared it and, admit it, we even loved it at times. As a result, we propelled and advanced it.

The bottom line is this: the devil isn’t powerful because evil is powerful. The devil is powerful because we are powerful, and we tend to work for him.  STOP IT. Give all power to the one who is power personified – Jesus!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I acknowledge God in all my ways.  I am intentional about controlling my thoughts and making my path straight.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Looking for more resources from Pastor Troy Brewer?

Join us at ODX.tv to become a partner in the fight!

Pray a-Latte

“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.”

– 1 Timothy 2:1 NLT

Monthly Prayer Points

Fathers, Grandfathers, Stepfathers, Fathers-In-Laws

College and University Grads

Pray for our President’s Health, Protection, Wisdom and Courage

Pray for America to be a Banner of Freedom

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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Fragrant Aroma

Steeped in the Word

June 27, 2025 – 6/27/2025

  6 – The Flesh of Man

27 – Things Unveiled and Revealed in God’s Presence and Light of Truth

 

For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. – 2 Corinthians 2:15

Fragrant Aroma\n

Your nose is truly remarkable. In the 17,000 times you breathed in today, your nose has to clean, humidify, and, in a fraction of a second, warm or cool the air to match your body temperature. It also detects up to 2,000 scents, good and not-so-good.\n

You might know the name King James because of the English translation of the Bible he commissioned, but you might not know this odd monarch didn\u2019t try to live by the words he made available to others.\n

Though a promiscuous homosexual, he married Anne of Denmark and had seven children. This is amazing to me, considering King James suffered from aqua phobia \u2013 the fear of water. It is said he never took one single bath in his entire life! When King James entered a room, everyone knew it.\n

There is nothing worse than someone who reeks of a major personal hygiene malfunction. Well, that\u2019s not true. It\u2019s worse to reek of a condition I call \u201cstinkin\u2019 thinkin\u2019.\u201d\n

Negative thoughts turn into negative words. They bring darkness and despair. Doubt does the same, as does anger and jealousy. Coveting things that don\u2019t belong to you also brings dark thoughts because it means you\u2019re unhappy with what God\u2019s given you.\n

Then there are wild imaginations. You know, arguments you have in your head where you\u2019re giving people a piece of your mind or getting revenge. These most likely will lead to actions. Or imagining you know what others think of you, when you have no idea.\n

Thoughts become words. Words become actions, and actions have consequences.\u00a0\u00a0One of those consequences is you begin to stink. Your words and actions will drive people from you like a rotting fish in the sun. You can\u2019t feed the hungry, serve the poor, heal the lame, or rescue the lost if they are forced to run because of the stench.\n

The Bible tells us we are to be a fragrant aroma to God. Like incense, our words, actions and, yes, our very lives should smell a lot more like heaven than hell.","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"}">Fragrant Aroma

Your nose is truly remarkable. In the 17,000 times you breathed in today, your nose has to clean, humidify, and, in a fraction of a second, warm or cool the air to match your body temperature. It also detects up to 2,000 scents, good and not-so-good.

You might know the name King James because of the English translation of the Bible he commissioned, but you might not know this odd monarch didn’t try to live by the words he made available to others.

Though a promiscuous homosexual, he married Anne of Denmark and had seven children. This is amazing to me, considering King James suffered from aqua phobia – the fear of water. It is said he never took one single bath in his entire life! When King James entered a room, everyone knew it.

There is nothing worse than someone who reeks of a major personal hygiene malfunction. Well, that’s not true. It’s worse to reek of a condition I call “stinkin’ thinkin’.”

Negative thoughts turn into negative words. They bring darkness and despair. Doubt does the same, as does anger and jealousy. Coveting things that don’t belong to you also brings dark thoughts because it means you’re unhappy with what God’s given you.

Then there are wild imaginations. You know, arguments you have in your head where you’re giving people a piece of your mind or getting revenge. These most likely will lead to actions. Or imagining you know what others think of you, when you have no idea.

Thoughts become words. Words become actions, and actions have consequences.  One of those consequences is you begin to stink. Your words and actions will drive people from you like a rotting fish in the sun. You can’t feed the hungry, serve the poor, heal the lame, or rescue the lost if they are forced to run because of the stench.

The Bible tells us we are to be a fragrant aroma to God. Like incense, our words, actions and, yes, our very lives should smell a lot more like heaven than hell.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I am intentional about living in His peace.  Lord, give me Your eyes and heart.  Show me what is in me that needs to change so I can be closer than ever to You and Your ways.

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“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.”

– 1 Timothy 2:1 NLT

Monthly Prayer Points

Fathers, Grandfathers, Stepfathers, Fathers-In-Laws

College and University Grads

Pray for our President’s Health, Protection, Wisdom and Courage

Pray for America to be a Banner of Freedom

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Relationship Not Religion

Steeped in the Word

June 26, 2025 – 6/26/2025

  6 – The Flesh of Man

26 – Beloved

 

Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?  Matthew 6:26 NKJV

Relationship Not Religion\n

In the late 1980s, I spent a lot of time under the I-45 bridge in downtown Dallas in a gathering spot for the homeless known as \u201cShanty Town.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0I was in a Christian rock band called Destiny. We rocked the area and handed out thousands of pounds of free food to people without jobs or hope. It was fun, powerful, and unpredictable.\n

I was not surprised when several messed up people unplugged my speakers in mid-song and pushed over the eight-foot wooden cross we\u2019d put up. I was, however, surprised that the messed up people trying to stop us and the message of Christ were not the homeless. They were members of the church several blocks away!\n

These men believed they were doing the right thing in stopping us because they thought the devil was in control of our music. Why? People in the Old Testament and throughout the \u201cgood old days\u201d didn\u2019t have screaming guitars, tricked-out drum kits, or amplifiers. Why, they just knew Jesus would be offended.\n

\u201cWe\u2019re Methodists, and we don\u2019t do this,\u201d said a man in a nice suit. \u201cThis is America, and we don\u2019t need missionaries. We also don\u2019t need you encouraging people to stay and feeding people who are not welcome in this part of town.\u201d\n

Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. –\u00a01 John 4:20\n

Now, I\u2019m not bashing this church or any one denomination. The problem is not the church. It\u2019s when we partner with a spirit that isn\u2019t the Holy Spirit \u2013 the spirit of religion. Religion is always stuck in the past. Religious folk can\u2019t imagine Jesus going to Shanty Town to save the lost because they are certain He\u2019s always in their stained-glass church patting them on the back and complimenting them on their expensive suits.\n

Do you recognize the spirit of religion in your past or in your current way of thinking?
\n

Turn away from it.","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"}">Relationship Not Religion

In the late 1980s, I spent a lot of time under the I-45 bridge in downtown Dallas in a gathering spot for the homeless known as “Shanty Town.”  I was in a Christian rock band called Destiny. We rocked the area and handed out thousands of pounds of free food to people without jobs or hope. It was fun, powerful, and unpredictable.

I was not surprised when several messed up people unplugged my speakers in mid-song and pushed over the eight-foot wooden cross we’d put up. I was, however, surprised that the messed up people trying to stop us and the message of Christ were not the homeless. They were members of the church several blocks away!

These men believed they were doing the right thing in stopping us because they thought the devil was in control of our music. Why? People in the Old Testament and throughout the “good old days” didn’t have screaming guitars, tricked-out drum kits, or amplifiers. Why, they just knew Jesus would be offended.

“We’re Methodists, and we don’t do this,” said a man in a nice suit. “This is America, and we don’t need missionaries. We also don’t need you encouraging people to stay and feeding people who are not welcome in this part of town.”

Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. – 1 John 4:20

Now, I’m not bashing this church or any one denomination. The problem is not the church. It’s when we partner with a spirit that isn’t the Holy Spirit – the spirit of religion. Religion is always stuck in the past. Religious folk can’t imagine Jesus going to Shanty Town to save the lost because they are certain He’s always in their stained-glass church patting them on the back and complimenting them on their expensive suits.

Do you recognize the spirit of religion in your past or in your current way of thinking?

Turn away from it.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I am a representative of the Most High God. God is love and love not only represents God but “reflects Him.” I carry His presence, so the world wants what I have.

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Pray a-Latte

“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.”

– 1 Timothy 2:1 NLT

Monthly Prayer Points

Fathers, Grandfathers, Stepfathers, Fathers-In-Laws

College and University Grads

Pray for our President’s Health, Protection, Wisdom and Courage

Pray for America to be a Banner of Freedom

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Flying Upside Down

Steeped in the Word

June 25, 2025 – 6/25/2025

  6 – The Flesh of Man

25 – Grace for Grace

 

What sorrow awaits you who are fat and prosperous now, for a time of awful hunger awaits you. What sorrow awaits you who laugh now, for your laughing will turn to mourning and sorrow. Luke 6:25 NLT

Flying Upside Down\n

When the Rolling Stones released their album \u201cBeggars Banquet\u201d in 1968, the opening track caught the world\u2019s attention and hasn\u2019t really let go. \u201cSympathy for the Devil\u201d was a huge hit. Rolling Stone magazine would later list it as No. 32 of the 500 greatest songs of all time. Personally, I think it was part of a prophetic voice for those times that \u201cwere a\u2019 changing\u201d \u2013 the last days when the devil starts to become the world\u2019s hero.\n

Just two years later, a leather-bound papyrus document found in Egypt also made world news. The self-titled \u201cGospel of Judas\u201d was an ancient writing that told the story of Jesus\u2019 death from the viewpoint of Judas as the good guy. Of course, Jesus was the bad guy, and the whole thing was a setup for poor Judas. \u201cYou love evil more than good\u2026\u201d\u2013 Psalm 52:3\n

If you jump from books to modern movies, God is increasingly portrayed as the bad guy. In 2014, we couldn\u2019t wait to see \u201cNoah,\u201d directed by visionary filmmaker Darren Aronofsky. Guess what we were treated to? God is a hormonal punk refusing to speak to people who desperately need Him, while fallen angels, or demons as the Bible calls them, are some kind of weird, selfless rock monsters saving the day.\n

Millions of unsuspecting people all over the world now know this modern fable as the story of Noah\u2019s Ark. As they said in the 2014 movie Maze Runner, \u201cWicked is good.\u201d Well, no, it\u2019s not, and it never will be. As the day of Jesus\u2019 return draws closer, you and I will experience a world that seems backward and upside down. You will be persecuted for doing good and loving Jesus.\n

Don\u2019t fear!\u00a0\u00a0That means you will have to step up your goodness game because good overcomes evil. Period.\n

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine\u2026 and they will turn their ears away from the truth and be turned aside to fables.\u00a02 Timothy 4:3-4","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"}">Flying Upside Down

When the Rolling Stones released their album “Beggars Banquet” in 1968, the opening track caught the world’s attention and hasn’t really let go. “Sympathy for the Devil” was a huge hit. Rolling Stone magazine would later list it as No. 32 of the 500 greatest songs of all time. Personally, I think it was part of a prophetic voice for those times that “were a’ changing” – the last days when the devil starts to become the world’s hero.

Just two years later, a leather-bound papyrus document found in Egypt also made world news. The self-titled “Gospel of Judas” was an ancient writing that told the story of Jesus’ death from the viewpoint of Judas as the good guy. Of course, Jesus was the bad guy, and the whole thing was a setup for poor Judas. “You love evil more than good…”– Psalm 52:3

If you jump from books to modern movies, God is increasingly portrayed as the bad guy. In 2014, we couldn’t wait to see “Noah,” directed by visionary filmmaker Darren Aronofsky. Guess what we were treated to? God is a hormonal punk refusing to speak to people who desperately need Him, while fallen angels, or demons as the Bible calls them, are some kind of weird, selfless rock monsters saving the day.

Millions of unsuspecting people all over the world now know this modern fable as the story of Noah’s Ark. As they said in the 2014 movie Maze Runner, “Wicked is good.” Well, no, it’s not, and it never will be. As the day of Jesus’ return draws closer, you and I will experience a world that seems backward and upside down. You will be persecuted for doing good and loving Jesus.

Don’t fear!  That means you will have to step up your goodness game because good overcomes evil. Period.

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine… and they will turn their ears away from the truth and be turned aside to fables. 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

My home and my life are holy habitations. It is important to me to shut the door to the enemy so he can’t touch my life.  I praise God that He is good, and His goodness through me is powerful for the world around me.  No matter how dark the world gets, I know that I am in the shelter of the Lord Most High.

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“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.”

– 1 Timothy 2:1 NLT

Monthly Prayer Points

Fathers, Grandfathers, Stepfathers, Fathers-In-Laws

College and University Grads

Pray for our President’s Health, Protection, Wisdom and Courage

Pray for America to be a Banner of Freedom

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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Govern Your Goals

Steeped in the Word

June 24, 2025 – 6/24/2025

  6 – The Flesh of Man

24 – Perfect Government Made Manifest

 

No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money. – Matthew 6:24 NLT

Govern Your Goals\n

When we think of the Spirit of St. Louis, we generally think of Charles Lindbergh\u2019s airplane, which is hanging in the Smithsonian Institute. Actually, that airplane was named after a group of people from Missouri who prepared pioneers for their journey west into the unknown.\n

If you were adventurous enough to head out west, St. Louis was the place you went to get equipped, both mentally and physically. The journey was tedious, treacherous, and trying. Because of this, it was only doable with the right preparation.\n

So it is with your journey to the next level of God\u2019s plan for your life. You want to make sure your bags are packed correctly. Why? Because if you are going to move forward to get your upgrade, you must become skilled at achieving goals.\n

This is done in four steps:\n

1 Set achievable goals. This is all about vision. Talk to the Holy Spirit.\u00a0\n

2 Put together a strategy and a plan. This is all about getting wise counsel, doing your research, and being teachable. If you\u2019re not teachable, you\u2019re in trouble.\u00a0\n

3 Take action. This is all about courage. Again, talk to the Holy Spirit.\u00a0\n

4 Review and stay on track. This is all about meditation and contemplation. Think God thoughts, practice stillness, and go after peace as you consider what works, what needs a tweak, and what needs to be thrown out.\n

I can tell you from personal experience that if you take these four steps seriously, you will become very skilled at achieving goals. This makes you a world changer!\n

Want to be a world changer? Want to find your life\u2019s purpose and bring the Kingdom of Heaven to earth? Get some oil for your lamp! Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now, five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. \u2013 Matthew 25:1-4","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"}">Govern Your Goals

When we think of the Spirit of St. Louis, we generally think of Charles Lindbergh’s airplane, which is hanging in the Smithsonian Institute. Actually, that airplane was named after a group of people from Missouri who prepared pioneers for their journey west into the unknown.

If you were adventurous enough to head out west, St. Louis was the place you went to get equipped, both mentally and physically. The journey was tedious, treacherous, and trying. Because of this, it was only doable with the right preparation.

So it is with your journey to the next level of God’s plan for your life. You want to make sure your bags are packed correctly. Why? Because if you are going to move forward to get your upgrade, you must become skilled at achieving goals.

This is done in four steps:

1 Set achievable goals. This is all about vision. Talk to the Holy Spirit. 

2 Put together a strategy and a plan. This is all about getting wise counsel, doing your research, and being teachable. If you’re not teachable, you’re in trouble. 

3 Take action. This is all about courage. Again, talk to the Holy Spirit. 

4 Review and stay on track. This is all about meditation and contemplation. Think God thoughts, practice stillness, and go after peace as you consider what works, what needs a tweak, and what needs to be thrown out.

I can tell you from personal experience that if you take these four steps seriously, you will become very skilled at achieving goals. This makes you a world changer!

Want to be a world changer? Want to find your life’s purpose and bring the Kingdom of Heaven to earth? Get some oil for your lamp! Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now, five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. – Matthew 25:1-4

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

Today, I will spend time seeking the Lord for His direction on how to use these steps to reach the goals He has for me.  I have no excuse.  I believe He has a plan and purpose for my life.  I want to participate with Him to reach every goal He has for me.

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“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.”

– 1 Timothy 2:1 NLT

Monthly Prayer Points

Fathers, Grandfathers, Stepfathers, Fathers-In-Laws

College and University Grads

Pray for our President’s Health, Protection, Wisdom and Courage

Pray for America to be a Banner of Freedom

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Morning Comes

Steeped in the Word

June 23, 2025 – 6/23/2025

  6 – The Flesh of Man

23 – (+) Being in the Presence of God (-) Death

 

Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness.  Ephesians 6:23 NLT

Morning Comes\n

While it is true that God will lead you through some painful places in your walk with Him, it is also true He has an end for your pain.\u00a0Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.\u00a0\u2013 Psalm 30:5\n

Know this: Sometimes, you are just called to endure some things. You are called to tough some things out, but for every midnight experience, Jesus has a morning waiting. As sure as the sun will rise, your joy is coming.\n

The book of Romans says, \u201cWhere sin abounds, grace does much more abound.\u201d In other words, for every negative or evil thing the devil has prepared for you, Jesus has that much more power to give you. You are fully equipped, so don\u2019t run from it.\n

You see, God is trusting you and counting on you to face it like the person He\u2019s called you to be.\u00a0And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. –\u00a0Revelation 21:4\n

See, it is not that God doesn\u2019t want you to feel pain. It\u2019s that He doesn\u2019t want you to feel pain forever. Hell is just that \u2013 forever. That would be tragic.","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"}">Morning Comes

While it is true that God will lead you through some painful places in your walk with Him, it is also true He has an end for your pain. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. – Psalm 30:5

Know this: Sometimes, you are just called to endure some things. You are called to tough some things out, but for every midnight experience, Jesus has a morning waiting. As sure as the sun will rise, your joy is coming.

The book of Romans says, “Where sin abounds, grace does much more abound.” In other words, for every negative or evil thing the devil has prepared for you, Jesus has that much more power to give you. You are fully equipped, so don’t run from it.

You see, God is trusting you and counting on you to face it like the person He’s called you to be. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. – Revelation 21:4

See, it is not that God doesn’t want you to feel pain. It’s that He doesn’t want you to feel pain forever. Hell is just that – forever. That would be tragic.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

My life is filled abundantly with the blessings of God. Jesus gave me His peace to bless me in hard times.  I cling to Him and have His peace to get me through any challenge that comes my way.  I will not lose heart because I know I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land where I am living. 

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Pray a-Latte

“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.”

– 1 Timothy 2:1 NLT

Monthly Prayer Points

Fathers, Grandfathers, Stepfathers, Fathers-In-Laws

College and University Grads

Pray for our President’s Health, Protection, Wisdom and Courage

Pray for America to be a Banner of Freedom

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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See How Courageous

Steeped in the Word

June 22, 2025 – 6/22/2025

  6 – The Flesh of Man

22 – Personal Revelation

 

“Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light. Matthew 6:22 NLT

See How Courageous\n

In the arena of Promised Land living, you never see what God has given you until you are willing to walk in it first. In other words, you have to be able to walk in it before you get it.\n

Every place on which the sole of your foot treads shall be yours: from the wilderness and Lebanon, from the river, the River Euphrates, even to the Western Sea, shall be your territory.\u00a0Deuteronomy 11:24\n

When God told Joshua to cross the flooded Jordan River and go into the Promised Land, He did something different than when they left Egypt to cross into the wilderness. Both involved a miraculous crossing of water. Who can forget about Moses and the parting of the Red Sea?\n

But here at the gateway to the Promised Land, a different courage and trust was required as the key. The water didn\u2019t part first like it did when they crossed the Red Sea. This was the Promised Land, and there was a new set of rules: they had to step into the water first. They had to start pursuing the Promised Land before the waters ever parted.\n

If you want upgrade, if you want blessing and more of Jesus, the way does not present itself until you move toward it. You have to step into it first.\n

\u2026and as those who bore the ark came to the Jordan, and the feet of the priests who bore the ark dipped in the edge of the water (for the Jordan overflows all its banks during the whole time of harvest), that the waters which came down from upstream stood still, and rose in a heap very far away at Adam, the city that is beside Zaretan. So the waters that went down into the Sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, failed, and were cut off; and the people crossed over opposite Jericho. Joshua 3:15-16","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"}">See How Courageous

In the arena of Promised Land living, you never see what God has given you until you are willing to walk in it first. In other words, you have to be able to walk in it before you get it.

Every place on which the sole of your foot treads shall be yours: from the wilderness and Lebanon, from the river, the River Euphrates, even to the Western Sea, shall be your territory. Deuteronomy 11:24

When God told Joshua to cross the flooded Jordan River and go into the Promised Land, He did something different than when they left Egypt to cross into the wilderness. Both involved a miraculous crossing of water. Who can forget about Moses and the parting of the Red Sea?

But here at the gateway to the Promised Land, a different courage and trust was required as the key. The water didn’t part first like it did when they crossed the Red Sea. This was the Promised Land, and there was a new set of rules: they had to step into the water first. They had to start pursuing the Promised Land before the waters ever parted.

If you want upgrade, if you want blessing and more of Jesus, the way does not present itself until you move toward it. You have to step into it first.

…and as those who bore the ark came to the Jordan, and the feet of the priests who bore the ark dipped in the edge of the water (for the Jordan overflows all its banks during the whole time of harvest), that the waters which came down from upstream stood still, and rose in a heap very far away at Adam, the city that is beside Zaretan. So the waters that went down into the Sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, failed, and were cut off; and the people crossed over opposite Jericho. Joshua 3:15-16

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

God commanded me to be strong and courageous; that tells me that He believes I can be.  I listen to Him and follow all that He tells me to do.  I will not hold back; I will step forward because I trust Him.

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