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On a Hill Far Away

Steeped in the Word

March 29, 2025 – 03/29/2025 

3 – Perfect Completion 

29 – Mountains

 

And now that you belong to Christ, you are the true children of Abraham. You are his heirs, and God’s promise to Abraham belongs to you. Galatians 3:29 NLT

On a Hill Far Away\n

The Lord God Almighty throws this incredible wrench, an eternal wrench, into Abraham’s very sound theology by commanding him to sacrifice his son.\u00a0\u00a0I love it when God wrecks every single thing that you thought you knew about God by asking you to do something outrageous that nobody around you will ever approve of.\u00a0\u00a0If you’re walking a walk that everybody around you approves of, I’m worried about you.\n

He tells Abraham I have a great idea; I want you to go find a certain place I will show you. Take your child of Promise, lay him down, and sacrifice him.\u00a0\u00a0We think that God would never do that, but He did.\u00a0\u00a0God Almighty will do things in your life that wreck your theology, that wreck your understanding.\n

They went on this very long journey. Then, on the third day, Abraham lifted his eyes and saw the place (of sacrifice) afar off.\u00a0\u00a0Genesis 22:4\n

It says on the third day, Abraham lifted his eyes – that is prophetic speech, for he saw in the Spirit. You need to learn the language of the word of God.\n

He saw the place of sacrifice afar off. They were already where modern-day Jerusalem is, and they were there a thousand years before David made it the city of David, so we’re talking about 4,000 years ago.\u00a0\u00a0I believe this place of sacrifice God showed him was not far off in distance – it was far off in time.\u00a0\u00a0He saw in the Spirit 2,000 years in the future. In the place where Abraham was about to sacrifice his son, he saw another sacrifice at a place called Golgotha. Golgotha means Goliath of Gath.\u00a0\u00a0It is the place where King David buried the skull of Goliath of Gath.\n

Golgotha – Goliath of Gath \u2013 the place where God would sacrifice His Son, Jesus, 2,000 years later. It is the place where Jesus would defeat all our Giants on the cross; it is where Jesus slays all your giants today.","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"}">On a Hill Far Away

The Lord God Almighty throws this incredible wrench, an eternal wrench, into Abraham’s very sound theology by commanding him to sacrifice his son.  I love it when God wrecks every single thing that you thought you knew about God by asking you to do something outrageous that nobody around you will ever approve of.  If you’re walking a walk that everybody around you approves of, I’m worried about you.

He tells Abraham I have a great idea; I want you to go find a certain place I will show you. Take your child of Promise, lay him down, and sacrifice him.  We think that God would never do that, but He did.  God Almighty will do things in your life that wreck your theology, that wreck your understanding.

They went on this very long journey. Then, on the third day, Abraham lifted his eyes and saw the place (of sacrifice) afar off.  Genesis 22:4

It says on the third day, Abraham lifted his eyes – that is prophetic speech, for he saw in the Spirit. You need to learn the language of the word of God.

He saw the place of sacrifice afar off. They were already where modern-day Jerusalem is, and they were there a thousand years before David made it the city of David, so we’re talking about 4,000 years ago.  I believe this place of sacrifice God showed him was not far off in distance – it was far off in time.  He saw in the Spirit 2,000 years in the future. In the place where Abraham was about to sacrifice his son, he saw another sacrifice at a place called Golgotha. Golgotha means Goliath of Gath.  It is the place where King David buried the skull of Goliath of Gath.

Golgotha – Goliath of Gath – the place where God would sacrifice His Son, Jesus, 2,000 years later. It is the place where Jesus would defeat all our Giants on the cross; it is where Jesus slays all your giants today.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I praise God, My Father, who is also the Father of Abraham, because I know I am blessed to be one of the children of Abraham.  I praise Jesus for His work on Golgotha so I can live in His victory over sin and the workings of darkness.  My spiritual eyes are open so I can see all God wants to show me.

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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Time to Rethink

Steeped in the Word

March 28, 2025 – 03/28/2025 

  3 – Perfect Completion

28 – Times and Seasons

 

But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding. Job 32:8 NKJV

Time to Rethink\n

Let me give you some spiritual beef jerky when it comes to your thinking. Having a Godly worldview and controlling your thought patterns are keys to getting your upgrade and becoming a mature Christian. This is great stuff, so read on!\n

Until you let God change your thinking, He can\u2019t completely change your life.\n

God knows your thoughts just as He knows your actions.\u00a0\u201cFor I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them.\u201d \u2013 Ezekiel 11:5\n

God judges your mental actions just as He judges your physical actions.\n

God gives you the ability to stop a thought before it progresses into an action.\n

The Bible says thoughts on the Word of God will progress into success. Thoughts separate from God will progress into certain judgment. Ouch!\n

One of the ways you and I forsake God is mentally.\u00a0\u201cAs for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.\u201d \u2013 1 Chronicles 28:9\n

God asks His people to return to Him, especially in their thoughts.\u00a0Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. \u201cFor My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,\u201d says the Lord. \u2013 Isaiah 55:7-8\n

It\u2019s possible to be aware of something without letting your mind go into carnal imaginations.\n

If you grasp this simple list and practice mastering your thoughts, you can change your life for the better and serve God in a way that brings glory\u202fand souls to the Kingdom!","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"}">Time to Rethink

Let me give you some spiritual beef jerky when it comes to your thinking. Having a Godly worldview and controlling your thought patterns are keys to getting your upgrade and becoming a mature Christian. This is great stuff, so read on!

Until you let God change your thinking, He can’t completely change your life.

God knows your thoughts just as He knows your actions. “For I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them.” – Ezekiel 11:5

God judges your mental actions just as He judges your physical actions.

God gives you the ability to stop a thought before it progresses into an action.

The Bible says thoughts on the Word of God will progress into success. Thoughts separate from God will progress into certain judgment. Ouch!

One of the ways you and I forsake God is mentally. “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.” – 1 Chronicles 28:9

God asks His people to return to Him, especially in their thoughts. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. – Isaiah 55:7-8

It’s possible to be aware of something without letting your mind go into carnal imaginations.

If you grasp this simple list and practice mastering your thoughts, you can change your life for the better and serve God in a way that brings glory and souls to the Kingdom!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I know God has good thoughts and plans toward me. Now is the time I will focus on doing the same and have only His thoughts in my mind and heart!

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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God Moves

Steeped in the Word

March 27, 2025 – 03/27/2025

  3 – Perfect Completion

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

 

And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes. Galatians 3:27 NLT

Beloved Covenant\n

For many, it\u2019s a revelation that miracles are not God\u2019s best for you. In fact, just needing a miracle means you are neck-deep in a mess. God would much rather prosper you by rewarding you for your hard work and generosity.\n

Wouldn\u2019t you rather live in a house that is paid off than getting a miracle while your house is being repossessed and sold off to someone else?\n

Well, here\u2019s another great revelation for you to catch: momentum builds when you begin to achieve God-given goals through hard work. That momentum becomes an impelling force enabling you to land in a better spot, so you don\u2019t need a miracle.\n

We\u2019ve all seen the wonder of momentum. In Guatemala City, Guatemala, you can still see the wreckage of a 747 airliner that ran out of runway and over a cliff, crashing into the slum below. The pilot was not used to landing on a short runway and, despite slamming on the brakes and hitting the reverse thrusters, went right over the edge.\n

The Bible clearly states that our relationship with God is one of constant forward momentum. That\u2019s why we call it a \u201cwalk.\u201d It starts off small, but the longer we walk with God, the bigger steps He requires of us and enables us to make.\n

Never underestimate the power of momentum! If God can give you the wisdom, favor, and character to get a raise at work, He can give you a promotion. If He can give you a better position at work, He can give you a plan to achieve a better job altogether.\n

Once you\u2019re living by God-given plans and dreams, you are truly living by faith through momentum.","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"}">Beloved Covenant

For many, it’s a revelation that miracles are not God’s best for you. In fact, just needing a miracle means you are neck-deep in a mess. God would much rather prosper you by rewarding you for your hard work and generosity.

Wouldn’t you rather live in a house that is paid off than getting a miracle while your house is being repossessed and sold off to someone else?

Well, here’s another great revelation for you to catch: momentum builds when you begin to achieve God-given goals through hard work. That momentum becomes an impelling force enabling you to land in a better spot, so you don’t need a miracle.

We’ve all seen the wonder of momentum. In Guatemala City, Guatemala, you can still see the wreckage of a 747 airliner that ran out of runway and over a cliff, crashing into the slum below. The pilot was not used to landing on a short runway and, despite slamming on the brakes and hitting the reverse thrusters, went right over the edge.

The Bible clearly states that our relationship with God is one of constant forward momentum. That’s why we call it a “walk.” It starts off small, but the longer we walk with God, the bigger steps He requires of us and enables us to make.

Never underestimate the power of momentum! If God can give you the wisdom, favor, and character to get a raise at work, He can give you a promotion. If He can give you a better position at work, He can give you a plan to achieve a better job altogether.

Once you’re living by God-given plans and dreams, you are truly living by faith through momentum.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

God is propelling me to take steps I have never imagined! I will move by leaps and bounds into the desires of the heart God has given me. The thing God is doing is unstoppable. I submit myself to Him and rest in His momentum.

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

The post God Moves first appeared on Troy Brewer Ministries.

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Beloved Covenant

Steeped in the Word

March 26, 2025 – 03/26/2025

  3 – Perfect Completion

26 – Beloved

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3 NLT

Beloved Covenant\n

In this day and age, our children grow up really believing marriage is a 50\/50 proposition without any real understanding of true covenant.\n

\u00a0They come of age, rent a tux, buy a gown, and stand before somebody who will ask them some very serious questions.\n

Will you have this person to be your lawfully wedded? \u201cI do,\u201d they say to each other, and when they say that they mean they do as long as there\u2019s something good in it for them.\n

Will you love and comfort, honor, and keep each other in sickness and in health? \u201cI do,\u201d he says, as long as she is who I think she should be and as long as she does what I think she should be doing.\n

Will you forsake all others and keep each other only as long as you both shall live? \u201cI do,\u201d she declares, as long as he makes me feel the way I should feel and as long as I am thrilled with being in love with this man.\n

And so, they agree that this marriage will be a 50\/50 endeavor, and when they find out that marriage requires 100\/100, they say, \u201cI don\u2019t anymore!\u201d\n

You see, they fail because they are driven by feelings and not by covenant. This doesn\u2019t make them bad people. It just makes them guaranteed to fail!\n

So, what is covenant? It\u2019s the sold-out way of thinking that \u201call I have is yours and all you have is mine even if everything goes wrong.\u201d Covenant is a \u201cno matter what\u201d mentality and it\u2019s how God thinks.\n

He wants you to think that way, too. Why? Because keeping your promises to God, yourself, your family, and others produces integrity, character, and reliability. All three are needed for a successful partnership and real relationship with God.\n

For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, and My covenant of peace will not be shaken, says the LORD who has compassion on you.\u00a0\u2013 Isaiah 54:10","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"}">Beloved Covenant

In this day and age, our children grow up really believing marriage is a 50/50 proposition without any real understanding of true covenant.

 They come of age, rent a tux, buy a gown, and stand before somebody who will ask them some very serious questions.

Will you have this person to be your lawfully wedded? “I do,” they say to each other, and when they say that they mean they do as long as there’s something good in it for them.

Will you love and comfort, honor, and keep each other in sickness and in health? “I do,” he says, as long as she is who I think she should be and as long as she does what I think she should be doing.

Will you forsake all others and keep each other only as long as you both shall live? “I do,” she declares, as long as he makes me feel the way I should feel and as long as I am thrilled with being in love with this man.

And so, they agree that this marriage will be a 50/50 endeavor, and when they find out that marriage requires 100/100, they say, “I don’t anymore!”

You see, they fail because they are driven by feelings and not by covenant. This doesn’t make them bad people. It just makes them guaranteed to fail!

So, what is covenant? It’s the sold-out way of thinking that “all I have is yours and all you have is mine even if everything goes wrong.” Covenant is a “no matter what” mentality and it’s how God thinks.

He wants you to think that way, too. Why? Because keeping your promises to God, yourself, your family, and others produces integrity, character, and reliability. All three are needed for a successful partnership and real relationship with God.

For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, and My covenant of peace will not be shaken, says the LORD who has compassion on you. – Isaiah 54:10

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

God is a covenant keeper, and I want to keep my covenant with Him.  I let my ‘yes’ be ‘yes’ and my ‘no’ be ‘no.’ When I make a covenant, I keep it even if it’s painful.

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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Grace At the Table

Steeped in the Word

March 25, 2025 – 03/25/2025 

  3 – Perfect Completion 

25 – Grace for Grace

 

For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past Romans 3:25 NLT

Grace At the Table\n

When you become part of this great big family of believers, you also inherit a great big set of family values that come from the heart of the Father Himself.\n

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You learn to make a big deal out of what He makes a big deal out of. As you magnify the Lord, it becomes clear what things you should blow up and bring attention to. You will also understand what things to dial down because the Lord isn\u2019t in them. Remember, not all good things are God things!\n

\n

There are lots of people who never master the art of upgrade or get the fever for forward. But that\u2019s not you! Since you are different, it stands to reason you are going to make a big deal out of things others do not, like buying girls out of sexual slavery, feeding homeless people, or giving backpacks filled with school supplies to kids in your town.\n

\n

I have found the values of those of us who journey in the fast lane are quite a bit different from the values of the world. You\u2019ll see that, too, the longer you walk with Jesus.\n

\n

Do you remember the lesson of the wilderness?\u00a0\u00a0When you learn the lesson, you learn to have a high priority for the things you were taught \u2013 God loves you unconditionally, He provides all your needs and He sees you as an overcomer, not a loser! You are a mighty warrior for good, so jerk that pistol and get to work!\n

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Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21","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 At the Table

When you become part of this great big family of believers, you also inherit a great big set of family values that come from the heart of the Father Himself.

You learn to make a big deal out of what He makes a big deal out of. As you magnify the Lord, it becomes clear what things you should blow up and bring attention to. You will also understand what things to dial down because the Lord isn’t in them. Remember, not all good things are God things!

There are lots of people who never master the art of upgrade or get the fever for forward. But that’s not you! Since you are different, it stands to reason you are going to make a big deal out of things others do not, like buying girls out of sexual slavery, feeding homeless people, or giving backpacks filled with school supplies to kids in your town.

I have found the values of those of us who journey in the fast lane are quite a bit different from the values of the world. You’ll see that, too, the longer you walk with Jesus.

Do you remember the lesson of the wilderness?  When you learn the lesson, you learn to have a high priority for the things you were taught – God loves you unconditionally, He provides all your needs and He sees you as an overcomer, not a loser! You are a mighty warrior for good, so jerk that pistol and get to work!

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

My heavenly Father says I belong at His table. He keeps no record of wrongs, so I pull up a chair and know I belong! He welcomes me to His amazing provision and presence today!

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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His Reign is My Mission

Steeped in the Word

March 24, 2025 – 03/24/2025 

  3 – Perfect Completion 

24 – Perfect Government Made Manifest

If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. Mark 3:24 NKJV

His Reign is My Mission\n

The church of Jesus Christ should be kingdom-oriented, not a personal empire. Empires fall without exception, but the kingdom of Jesus Christ will indeed last forever.\n

And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.\u00a0Luke 1:33 NKJV\n

My life belongs to the Lord. Whatever I can do to build His Kingdom, I\u2019ll do it. If that means helping a Baptist brother with his outreach, a Methodist with a mission trip, or the church next door with a revival, I\u2019m there! Why?\u00a0\u00a0Because it\u2019s not about me.\n

It\u2019s about Jesus Christ being glorified. It\u2019s about real people being saved from the clutches of darkness and slavery to Satan \u2013 forever separated from God\u2019s goodness! Why would I not want to be a part of that?\n

You see, it\u2019s not about building my kingdom or OpenDoor Church. It\u2019s about building God\u2019s awesome Kingdom!\u00a0\u00a0The body of Christ is not a worldwide organization. It is a living organism that miraculously grows by the Spirit of God. It transcends race, language, culture, geographical location, and generation.\n

Because of this, we are not building the kingdom \u2013 we are the building of the Kingdom! This body does not belong to us but to the Lord Himself. And so, it is with our thinking.\u00a0\u00a0My mind belongs to Him and will be used for service to my King. A kingdom mentality keeps me submissive in my thinking and allows Jesus to truly be King, even in the secret areas of my thoughts.\n

What about you? Are you kingdom-minded?\n

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","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"}">His Reign is My Mission

The church of Jesus Christ should be kingdom-oriented, not a personal empire. Empires fall without exception, but the kingdom of Jesus Christ will indeed last forever.

And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end. Luke 1:33 NKJV

My life belongs to the Lord. Whatever I can do to build His Kingdom, I’ll do it. If that means helping a Baptist brother with his outreach, a Methodist with a mission trip, or the church next door with a revival, I’m there! Why?  Because it’s not about me.

It’s about Jesus Christ being glorified. It’s about real people being saved from the clutches of darkness and slavery to Satan – forever separated from God’s goodness! Why would I not want to be a part of that?

You see, it’s not about building my kingdom or OpenDoor Church. It’s about building God’s awesome Kingdom!  The body of Christ is not a worldwide organization. It is a living organism that miraculously grows by the Spirit of God. It transcends race, language, culture, geographical location, and generation.

Because of this, we are not building the kingdom – we are the building of the Kingdom! This body does not belong to us but to the Lord Himself. And so, it is with our thinking.  My mind belongs to Him and will be used for service to my King. A kingdom mentality keeps me submissive in my thinking and allows Jesus to truly be King, even in the secret areas of my thoughts.

What about you? Are you kingdom-minded?

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

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I am Kingdom-minded.  Today, I will walk with my spiritual eyes open so I can be a lifesaver.  My passion is to show the Love of Jesus to those around me so they can know His Love, too.

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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Path of His Presence

Steeped in the Word

March 23, 2025 – 03/23/2025 

  3 – Perfect Completion 

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

 

He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalm 23:3 NLT

Path of His Presence\n

In 2015, the pop culture world was rocked by the man formerly known as Bruce Jenner and his sexy pose on the front cover of Vanity Fair magazine. The 65-year-old grandfather was glammed up as an ultra-airbrushed beauty in women\u2019s lingerie. Sporting perfect new breasts and a face feminized by reconstructive surgery, Jenner showed off his new woman\u2019s form with the words \u201cCall me Caitlyn\u201d written across the cover.\n

If you have a prophetic eye to see, you can see how Jenner is a willing puppet of something he knows nothing about. Remember this: Bruce Jenner is not the enemy. He\u2019s just a guy, or girl, depending on your point of view, who is trying to find peace and happiness. He even said this is way bigger than him. Well, he\u2019s right.\n

The spirit behind his actions is a dark, demonic movement. It is something not only destructive to human beings, but any civilized society where goodness abounds.\u00a0\n

OK. Here\u2019s where the prophetic comes in: the name Caitlyn means \u201cpure.\u201d In this generation, what is shameful will demand to be called \u201cpure.\u201d Drama will demand to be called \u201creality\u201d \u2013 just look at the surge in \u201creality\u201d TV that is not realistic at all!\n

You don\u2019t have to hate Bruce Jenner. He has every right to manipulate his body however he wants to. However, you don\u2019t have to call evil \u201cgood\u201d either. God has a holy hatred for those who call His glory \u201cshameful.\u201d\n

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness.\u00a0\u2013 Isaiah 5:20","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"}">Path of His Presence

In 2015, the pop culture world was rocked by the man formerly known as Bruce Jenner and his sexy pose on the front cover of Vanity Fair magazine. The 65-year-old grandfather was glammed up as an ultra-airbrushed beauty in women’s lingerie. Sporting perfect new breasts and a face feminized by reconstructive surgery, Jenner showed off his new woman’s form with the words “Call me Caitlyn” written across the cover.

If you have a prophetic eye to see, you can see how Jenner is a willing puppet of something he knows nothing about. Remember this: Bruce Jenner is not the enemy. He’s just a guy, or girl, depending on your point of view, who is trying to find peace and happiness. He even said this is way bigger than him. Well, he’s right.

The spirit behind his actions is a dark, demonic movement. It is something not only destructive to human beings, but any civilized society where goodness abounds. 

OK. Here’s where the prophetic comes in: the name Caitlyn means “pure.” In this generation, what is shameful will demand to be called “pure.” Drama will demand to be called “reality” – just look at the surge in “reality” TV that is not realistic at all!

You don’t have to hate Bruce Jenner. He has every right to manipulate his body however he wants to. However, you don’t have to call evil “good” either. God has a holy hatred for those who call His glory “shameful.”

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness. – Isaiah 5:20

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

When drama comes knocking, I don’t have to answer because Jesus has given me the heart of an overcomer! Stability and confidence trump demonic drama!  I choose to focus on the things above and not on the things below.

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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Progression to Upgrade

Steeped in the Word

March 22, 2025 – 03/22/2025 

  3 – Perfect Completion 

22 – Personal Revelation

 

But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ.  Galatians 3:22 NLT

\n

Progression to Upgrade\n

If you’re going to reach the world, this is what I’d say: Reach yourself.\n

Your personal relationship with Christ needs to grow and grow and grow.\u00a0\u00a0You do not know Jesus enough.\u00a0\u00a0I don’t care if you know Jesus better than anybody else around you; you can\u2019t refuse to move into the next scary thing and the next scary thing and the next scary thing. The place you\u2019re in now may be grand, but it will go sour if you stay there. We must continue our progression. Upgrade is such a big deal – upgrade your faith, be determined, and be consecrated to hearing God speak in a whole new way.\n

Even the disciples, in their exploration of the Holy Ghost while they were walking with Jesus, repeatedly came to a healthy determination that they had to have an increase in their own faith.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cLord, increase our faith!\u201d Luke 17:5\n

You should have that determination and be saying: I need more faith. I have to be able to believe God.\u00a0\u00a0I need to be able to trust in the character of the Lord.\n

The only way that faith comes to you is by hearing; that means you will have to hear God speak in a whole new way.\u00a0\u00a0You’re going to have to have a value for pleasing the Lord every day.\u00a0\u00a0You have to want to please God.\u00a0\u00a0The Bible says that without faith, it is impossible to please God. When we get those things down, decide, \u201cI’m growing today. I’m growing. I am. I want to see something I’ve never seen. I’m looking for something to blow my mind. I don’t care how subtle it is; I want to be changed.\u201d\n

The people who follow the crowd and stay in the mob of acceptable cerebral faith are going to go no further than the crowd that they’re in. That’s why you should follow Jesus.\u00a0\u00a0Follow Him: You’ll find yourself in places where you’ve never seen anyone else before.","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"}">

Progression to Upgrade

If you’re going to reach the world, this is what I’d say: Reach yourself.

Your personal relationship with Christ needs to grow and grow and grow.  You do not know Jesus enough.  I don’t care if you know Jesus better than anybody else around you; you can’t refuse to move into the next scary thing and the next scary thing and the next scary thing. The place you’re in now may be grand, but it will go sour if you stay there. We must continue our progression. Upgrade is such a big deal – upgrade your faith, be determined, and be consecrated to hearing God speak in a whole new way.

Even the disciples, in their exploration of the Holy Ghost while they were walking with Jesus, repeatedly came to a healthy determination that they had to have an increase in their own faith.  “Lord, increase our faith!” Luke 17:5

You should have that determination and be saying: I need more faith. I have to be able to believe God.  I need to be able to trust in the character of the Lord.

The only way that faith comes to you is by hearing; that means you will have to hear God speak in a whole new way.  You’re going to have to have a value for pleasing the Lord every day.  You have to want to please God.  The Bible says that without faith, it is impossible to please God. When we get those things down, decide, “I’m growing today. I’m growing. I am. I want to see something I’ve never seen. I’m looking for something to blow my mind. I don’t care how subtle it is; I want to be changed.”

The people who follow the crowd and stay in the mob of acceptable cerebral faith are going to go no further than the crowd that they’re in. That’s why you should follow Jesus.  Follow Him: You’ll find yourself in places where you’ve never seen anyone else before.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

Lord, Increase my faith!  I know You have more to speak to me and to show me.  I am intentional about making myself available to You.  I want the fullness of a relationship with You more than anything.  Your goodness makes all the difference in my life.  I praise you, Lord!

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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No Doubt He is Here

Steeped in the Word

March 21, 2025 – 03/21/2025

  3 – Perfect Completion 

21 – Manifest Spirit

 

Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations, forever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:21 NLT

\n

No Doubt He is Here\n

Thomas gets a raw deal in history. When he wasn\u2019t in the upper room when Jesus first appeared to the disciples, Thomas was skeptical despite the testimony of his friends. You and I would likely be skeptical, too.\n

\u00a0That doesn\u2019t mean he should be labeled as the perennial doubter.\n

Feel like you doubt God too often? Do you tend to fall away when something bad happens, or life gets hard? Feel like God is punishing you for something? He\u2019s not.\n

God\u2019s not mad at you, so prove it to yourself! Pull out some paper and make a list of the following things:\n

The promises God has given you. It will keep you in times of trouble.\n

The miracles God has done in your life. This list will keep you trusting God.\n

The privileges and things you love about your life. This will keep you thankful.\n

The prayers God has answered in your life. It will help you continue to pray.\n

Testimonies of things that have happened in the lives of others. This helps you see how personal God is and what great things He is capable of doing.\n

The people God has put in your path who helped you become closer to the Lord.\n

This is your list of ready answers when you doubt the love of God in your life. And if there is one thing we should never doubt, it is the love of God. He proved it when the Word left heaven to become a baby named Jesus. He proved it again when Jesus pointed to the Father and showed His compassion through teaching and healing. And He proved it a third time on Calvary as He was physically tortured and spiritually separated from the Father on the cross.\u00a0\u00a0Praise God for His resurrection and the hope of eternity it brings! There\u2019s no reason to doubt!\n

Now, therefore, write down this song for yourselves, and teach it to the children of Israel; put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for Me against the children of Israel.\u00a0Deuteronomy 31:19","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"}">

No Doubt He is Here

Thomas gets a raw deal in history. When he wasn’t in the upper room when Jesus first appeared to the disciples, Thomas was skeptical despite the testimony of his friends. You and I would likely be skeptical, too.

 That doesn’t mean he should be labeled as the perennial doubter.

Feel like you doubt God too often? Do you tend to fall away when something bad happens, or life gets hard? Feel like God is punishing you for something? He’s not.

God’s not mad at you, so prove it to yourself! Pull out some paper and make a list of the following things:

The promises God has given you. It will keep you in times of trouble.

The miracles God has done in your life. This list will keep you trusting God.

The privileges and things you love about your life. This will keep you thankful.

The prayers God has answered in your life. It will help you continue to pray.

Testimonies of things that have happened in the lives of others. This helps you see how personal God is and what great things He is capable of doing.

The people God has put in your path who helped you become closer to the Lord.

This is your list of ready answers when you doubt the love of God in your life. And if there is one thing we should never doubt, it is the love of God. He proved it when the Word left heaven to become a baby named Jesus. He proved it again when Jesus pointed to the Father and showed His compassion through teaching and healing. And He proved it a third time on Calvary as He was physically tortured and spiritually separated from the Father on the cross.  Praise God for His resurrection and the hope of eternity it brings! There’s no reason to doubt!

Now, therefore, write down this song for yourselves, and teach it to the children of Israel; put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for Me against the children of Israel. Deuteronomy 31:19

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

My Lord is so good to me. He has proven His love time and again.  When tribulations come, I focus on what He has shown me, and I know that He is with me to bring me out of my troubles.  He has overcome the world and overwhelmed me with His love.

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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Expectation of Serving

Steeped in the Word

March 20, 2025 – 03/20/2025 

  3 – Perfect Completion 

20 – Waiting and Expectancy

 

But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. Philippians 3:20 NLT

\nExpectation of Serving\n

Since my first life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ, I remain a non-apologetic, drop-dead, sold-out Jesus Freak. Yes, I\u2019m the Christian the devil warned you about. I am unafraid to admit I want to use whatever influence I have to direct people into looking for Jesus.\n

To do that, I don\u2019t have to be \u201cchurchy.\u201d I often talk about secular things, and this seems to trip a lot of people up. You see, I don\u2019t see a line between the sacred and the secular. All life belongs to God, and He can be seen in all of life.\n

What am I getting at? This – ministry is only effective when you\u2019re willing to serve the people you are ministering to. You will be called into uncomfortable places. You will get dirty because people who are digging a hole to hell are covered in filth. Help them put the shovel down!\n

The ability to make a difference in somebody\u2019s life does not come from being the meanest, smartest, or loudest. It comes from a willingness to serve.\u00a0If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant to all.\u00a0\u2013 Mark 9:35\n

Jesus served the disciples \u2013 a group of total knuckleheads who spent three years with God Himself yet didn\u2019t understand a lot about who He was or who He wanted them to become. They went to weddings, funerals (though Jesus generally raised the dead), held babies, ate, drank wine, fished, and just lived life with Him. Jesus wasn\u2019t churchy, and we shouldn\u2019t be either.\n

To serve others, we must be real. Be the Christian the devil warns against. Get dirty and serve the way Jesus did. Today is a good day to be dangerous to the enemy.","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"}">Expectation of Serving

Since my first life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ, I remain a non-apologetic, drop-dead, sold-out Jesus Freak. Yes, I’m the Christian the devil warned you about. I am unafraid to admit I want to use whatever influence I have to direct people into looking for Jesus.

To do that, I don’t have to be “churchy.” I often talk about secular things, and this seems to trip a lot of people up. You see, I don’t see a line between the sacred and the secular. All life belongs to God, and He can be seen in all of life.

What am I getting at? This – ministry is only effective when you’re willing to serve the people you are ministering to. You will be called into uncomfortable places. You will get dirty because people who are digging a hole to hell are covered in filth. Help them put the shovel down!

The ability to make a difference in somebody’s life does not come from being the meanest, smartest, or loudest. It comes from a willingness to serve. If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant to all. – Mark 9:35

Jesus served the disciples – a group of total knuckleheads who spent three years with God Himself yet didn’t understand a lot about who He was or who He wanted them to become. They went to weddings, funerals (though Jesus generally raised the dead), held babies, ate, drank wine, fished, and just lived life with Him. Jesus wasn’t churchy, and we shouldn’t be either.

To serve others, we must be real. Be the Christian the devil warns against. Get dirty and serve the way Jesus did. Today is a good day to be dangerous to the enemy.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I am a sold-out Jesus lover who is willing to serve His Kingdom in any way I can.  I listen to Holy Spirit and reach out to others to help them find Jesus.  Compassion fuels my actions.

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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