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Better Legacy

Steeped in the Word

September 29, 2025 – 09/29/2025

9 – Fruit Bearing (+) Judgment (-)

29 – Mountains

The voice of the Lord twists mighty oaks and strips the forests bare. In his Temple everyone shouts, “Glory!”  Psalms 29:9 NLT

Better Legacy\n

What is an overcomer? The Greek word \u201cnikao\u201d gives some insight. It means \u201cone who prevails, conquers, and wins victory over one\u2019s opponents.\u201d Nikao also means \u201cto surmount difficulties.\u201d\n

Shoe giant Nike understood this when they named the company after the word nikao.\u00a0 So when you and I say we\u2019re overcomers, we are saying we strive to prevail and stomp on the difficulties that come our way. We strive to uproot, unhinge, and displace the enemy wherever we encounter it.\n

As an overcomer, you should have a huge value for loving it when God \u2013 not you \u2013 wins the victory and gets the credit. When you do this, you live dedicated to seeing heaven invade earth.\u00a0\u201cWhatsoever is born of God overcometh the world.\u201d \u2013 1 John 5:4\n

If you are born of God, overcoming is your only option! In 2 Samuel 23:20, Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, jumped down into a pit and took on a lion on a snowy day because he had no option to walk past it! He overcame that challenge, and we are still talking about it 3,000 years later.\n

\u201cBe not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.\u201d \u2013 Romans 12:21\n

So God is inviting you, actually, He expects you to lace up your Nikes and get to work displacing evil with good, darkness with light. It\u2019s your legacy to be an overcomer!","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"}">Better Legacy

What is an overcomer? The Greek word “nikao” gives some insight. It means “one who prevails, conquers, and wins victory over one’s opponents.” Nikao also means “to surmount difficulties.”

Shoe giant Nike understood this when they named the company after the word nikao.  So when you and I say we’re overcomers, we are saying we strive to prevail and stomp on the difficulties that come our way. We strive to uproot, unhinge, and displace the enemy wherever we encounter it.

As an overcomer, you should have a huge value for loving it when God – not you – wins the victory and gets the credit. When you do this, you live dedicated to seeing heaven invade earth. “Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world.” – 1 John 5:4

If you are born of God, overcoming is your only option! In 2 Samuel 23:20, Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, jumped down into a pit and took on a lion on a snowy day because he had no option to walk past it! He overcame that challenge, and we are still talking about it 3,000 years later.

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

So God is inviting you, actually, He expects you to lace up your Nikes and get to work displacing evil with good, darkness with light. It’s your legacy to be an overcomer!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

Jesus called me to battle my past. I choose to put my past behind me and pursue my destiny. He is calling me to better and higher things. I’m not letting anything get in my way; I’m going after them!

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Pray a-Latte

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsLabor Day Weekend – Appreciation for all workers, rest, relaxation, and safety for all

OpenDoor Women’s Conference – More Jesus, Joy, and Jubilee for their Journey

Grandparents Day – 9/7SOKE – OpenDoor School Term begins

Pray for Israel – Rosh Hashanah (New Year) is 9/23

SPARK Worldwide Mission Trip to Africa

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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Time for Truth

Steeped in the Word

September 28, 2025 – 09/28/2025

9 – Fruit Bearing (+) Judgment (-)

28 – Times & Seasons

Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him. Hebrews 9:28 NLT

Time for Truth\n

Reality TV is anything but real. In this generation that is exchanging truth for a lie and good for evil, drama is also being swapped for reality and being labeled as \u201cgood.\u201d A good example is Bruce Jenner, an Olympic decathlon hero, exchanging his male body for breasts and a feminized face. With it, he exchanged the name Bruce for \u201cCaitlyn,\u201d a name that means \u201cpurity.\u201d\n

Why? Jenner told Vanity Fair magazine, a prophetic \u201ccircus of worthlessness,\u201d that as Bruce, he was always telling lies, but as Caitlyn, he doesn\u2019t have any lies. Mind you, he says this while trying to keep his male genitalia from spilling out of his satin corset, and nobody questions it! Nobody points out how ridiculous the whole notion is because selfish drama is celebrated as \u201ccourageous\u201d and \u201cauthentic\u201d in our pop culture.\n

What\u2019s wrong with this? The truth is, there are no lies with what he says if you simply reverse the meaning of the word \u201ctruth\u201d and the meaning of the word \u201clie.\u201d The book of Romans tells us about people who do this, and apparently, Paul was talking about us.\n

\u201cWho changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator.\u201d\u00a0 Romans 1:25\n

Today, anything dramatic that makes you feel good through selfish ambition is called \u201cgood.\u201d It will be celebrated even if destructive. However, it\u2019s not celebrated in heaven.\n

I am not bothered by Jenner\u2019s lifestyle or his decisions about his own body. He will stand before God and answer for that on his own. I feel no need to protest him, to be mean, or anything other than respectful if I ever meet him. I do object to the evil of society\u2019s mandate that demands I call his lifestyle pure. God demands I do the opposite. I would much rather be on God\u2019s side than on the side of Hollywood. Are you on the side of right?\n

\u2026who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.\u00a0 Romans 1:32","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 for Truth

Reality TV is anything but real. In this generation that is exchanging truth for a lie and good for evil, drama is also being swapped for reality and being labeled as “good.” A good example is Bruce Jenner, an Olympic decathlon hero, exchanging his male body for breasts and a feminized face. With it, he exchanged the name Bruce for “Caitlyn,” a name that means “purity.”

Why? Jenner told Vanity Fair magazine, a prophetic “circus of worthlessness,” that as Bruce, he was always telling lies, but as Caitlyn, he doesn’t have any lies. Mind you, he says this while trying to keep his male genitalia from spilling out of his satin corset, and nobody questions it! Nobody points out how ridiculous the whole notion is because selfish drama is celebrated as “courageous” and “authentic” in our pop culture.

What’s wrong with this? The truth is, there are no lies with what he says if you simply reverse the meaning of the word “truth” and the meaning of the word “lie.” The book of Romans tells us about people who do this, and apparently, Paul was talking about us.

“Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator.”  Romans 1:25

Today, anything dramatic that makes you feel good through selfish ambition is called “good.” It will be celebrated even if destructive. However, it’s not celebrated in heaven.

I am not bothered by Jenner’s lifestyle or his decisions about his own body. He will stand before God and answer for that on his own. I feel no need to protest him, to be mean, or anything other than respectful if I ever meet him. I do object to the evil of society’s mandate that demands I call his lifestyle pure. God demands I do the opposite. I would much rather be on God’s side than on the side of Hollywood. Are you on the side of right?

…who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.  Romans 1:32

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

It’s time to take things the world calls “good” and trade the truth in God’s Word for the lie of the world. I invite the Holy Spirit into my soul to guide me into all truth, and to give me the courage to stand up and declare it.

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

Pray a-Latte

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsLabor Day Weekend – Appreciation for all workers, rest, relaxation, and safety for all

OpenDoor Women’s Conference – More Jesus, Joy, and Jubilee for their Journey

Grandparents Day – 9/7SOKE – OpenDoor School Term begins

Pray for Israel – Rosh Hashanah (New Year) is 9/23

SPARK Worldwide Mission Trip to Africa

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!

The post Time for Truth first appeared on Troy Brewer Ministries.

I Hear His Heartbeat

Steeped in the Word

September 27, 2025 – 09/27/2025

9 – Fruit Bearing (+) Judgment (-)

27– Things Unveiled and Revealed in His Presence & Light of Truth

The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense. Proverbs 27:9 NLT

I Hear His Heartbeat\n

The passionate heart of your King will never be satisfied with mediocre. When you fight for the heart of the King, you fight for greatness within your own life.\n

Jesus did not live and die on this earth for you to live a defeated, insignificant life \u2013 to attend church on Sundays, maybe a Bible study during the week, and never let the Word change you or His awesome presence permeate you.\n

He\u2019d love you and treat you like a king if that was all you did, but it wasn\u2019t His mission.\n

The Christian life is not a vacation. It is a battle for the heart of the King to be made manifest in your life. I want to encourage you to become who He has called you to be. \u201cFor many are called, but few are chosen.\u201d Matthew 22:14\n

The masses are invited, but few people have actually accepted the call to move forward with God\u2019s plan for their fullest potential. They need to grasp the Word His supernatural heart says to us: \u201cPermission granted.\u201d\n

If you accept this calling and move forward, submitting and conforming your life to the image of His plan, you no longer find yourself in shameful places.\n

\u201cInstead of their shame, my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace, they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.\u201d Isaiah 61:7","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"}">I Hear His Heartbeat

The passionate heart of your King will never be satisfied with mediocre. When you fight for the heart of the King, you fight for greatness within your own life.

Jesus did not live and die on this earth for you to live a defeated, insignificant life – to attend church on Sundays, maybe a Bible study during the week, and never let the Word change you or His awesome presence permeate you.

He’d love you and treat you like a king if that was all you did, but it wasn’t His mission.

The Christian life is not a vacation. It is a battle for the heart of the King to be made manifest in your life. I want to encourage you to become who He has called you to be. “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14

The masses are invited, but few people have actually accepted the call to move forward with God’s plan for their fullest potential. They need to grasp the Word His supernatural heart says to us: “Permission granted.”

If you accept this calling and move forward, submitting and conforming your life to the image of His plan, you no longer find yourself in shameful places.

“Instead of their shame, my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace, they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.” Isaiah 61:7

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

Jesus saved me and made a way for me to get to know the King of kings’ heart. As I seek Him, I discover new treasures every day as I spend time with Him. The more I seek Him, the more I find Him, and the more I find Him, the more I love Him. I will fight for His heart, and I rejoice that He will fight for mine.

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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

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsLabor Day Weekend – Appreciation for all workers, rest, relaxation, and safety for all

OpenDoor Women’s Conference – More Jesus, Joy, and Jubilee for their Journey

Grandparents Day – 9/7SOKE – OpenDoor School Term begins

Pray for Israel – Rosh Hashanah (New Year) is 9/23

SPARK Worldwide Mission Trip to Africa

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!

The post I Hear His Heartbeat first appeared on Troy Brewer Ministries.

Joy Filled Service

Steeped in the Word

September 26, 2025 – 09/26/2025

9 – Fruit Bearing (+) Judgment (-)

26– Beloved

If anyone is ashamed of me and my message, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in his glory and in the glory of the Father and the holy angels. Luke 9:26 NLT 

Joy Filled Service\n

How badly do you want to reach your potential and fulfill your true purpose in life? How real is your desire to be clean, victorious, and full of the peace of God? Know this: God has some terrible things on a leash that want to invade your space and chew you to pieces.\n

If you refuse to serve God the way He wants you to, He will eventually let go. On the other end of that leash are terrible masters \u2013 depression, envy, anger, lust, addiction, financial woe, ego \u2013 who are crying out to rule over you. Don\u2019t ask for them!\n

See, tyrants are not just dictators. Tyrants are spirits that hold your heart captive. They tell you to be stressed out and full of anger. They are circumstances that incarcerate your free time and never allow you to love your family or have peace.\n

A tyrant can also be an unbelievable disgrace or an embarrassment that will imprison your goals and dreams. It can enslave an entire family to the regime of drug abuse, pornography, depression, failure, and spiritual bankruptcy.\n

These are the things He is holding back from you because you have decided to serve Him. You do not want Him to let go. So, what is God looking for?\u00a0 Service? Yes, but service with a smile. Stay in His service and be happy about it, because if you leave the reservation, you will walk out from under His protection.\n

God is looking for people who are happy they answer to His authority. Who are delighted and feel fortunate to be part of His Kingdom and the service to others. Service with a glad heart is not unreasonable for God to expect.\n

God doesn\u2019t love a giver. He loves a cheerful giver. Do you want to experience the love of God? Be a cheerful giver. Hand down a blessing instead of a curse.","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"}">Joy Filled Service

How badly do you want to reach your potential and fulfill your true purpose in life? How real is your desire to be clean, victorious, and full of the peace of God? Know this: God has some terrible things on a leash that want to invade your space and chew you to pieces.

If you refuse to serve God the way He wants you to, He will eventually let go. On the other end of that leash are terrible masters – depression, envy, anger, lust, addiction, financial woe, ego – who are crying out to rule over you. Don’t ask for them!

See, tyrants are not just dictators. Tyrants are spirits that hold your heart captive. They tell you to be stressed out and full of anger. They are circumstances that incarcerate your free time and never allow you to love your family or have peace.

A tyrant can also be an unbelievable disgrace or an embarrassment that will imprison your goals and dreams. It can enslave an entire family to the regime of drug abuse, pornography, depression, failure, and spiritual bankruptcy.

These are the things He is holding back from you because you have decided to serve Him. You do not want Him to let go. So, what is God looking for?  Service? Yes, but service with a smile. Stay in His service and be happy about it, because if you leave the reservation, you will walk out from under His protection.

God is looking for people who are happy they answer to His authority. Who are delighted and feel fortunate to be part of His Kingdom and the service to others. Service with a glad heart is not unreasonable for God to expect.

God doesn’t love a giver. He loves a cheerful giver. Do you want to experience the love of God? Be a cheerful giver. Hand down a blessing instead of a curse.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I know I have the ability to choose to get happy, just like I can get mad. I choose to set my mind on things above. Jesus desires me to bring His kingdom into my world. I serve Him with pure joy – the joy of my salvation.

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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

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsLabor Day Weekend – Appreciation for all workers, rest, relaxation, and safety for all

OpenDoor Women’s Conference – More Jesus, Joy, and Jubilee for their Journey

Grandparents Day – 9/7SOKE – OpenDoor School Term begins

Pray for Israel – Rosh Hashanah (New Year) is 9/23

SPARK Worldwide Mission Trip to Africa

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!

The post Joy Filled Service first appeared on Troy Brewer Ministries.

Promised Goodness

Steeped in the Word

September 25, 2025 – 09/25/2025

9 – Fruit Bearing (+) Judgment (-)

25 – Grace for Grace

Our ancestors captured fortified cities and fertile land. They took over houses full of good things, with cisterns already dug and vineyards and olive groves and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate until they were full and grew fat and enjoyed themselves in all your blessings. Nehemiah 9:25 NLT

Promised Goodness\n

Nobody gets the best of what God has for them without going through all three stages of progression \u2013 Egypt, the Wilderness, and the Promised Land. Nobody.\n

For the people of God who are being led by the Good Shepherd, it is a guaranteed fact that Jesus will take you from one stage to another in every area of your life. If you stop progressing, it\u2019s not because He stopped leading you into better things. That\u2019s just not His style.\n

\u201cOf the increase of his government and peace, there shall be no end\u2026\u201d Isaiah 9:7\n

The Lord wants more for you. He waits and hopes for you to go after it because He loves to see you grow and progress in His perfect plan for you. Isn\u2019t that what we\u2019re all looking for \u2013 our purpose in this life? God has it, and it\u2019s called 100-fold Christianity. You\u2019ll find it in Mark 4:1-20. Here\u2019s a snippet of the Parable of the Sower:\n

\u201cOthers, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop \u2013 some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown.\u201d Mark 4:20\n

What is the crop? PEOPLE \u2013 LOST PEOPLE! To be a 100-fold Christian, you need to be sowing the Word into hurting people and helping them find Jesus. That is the ultimate plan for your life, though there are many ways to go about it.\n

You can witness through your work, school, relationships, ministry or missions work, your giving, your sending \u2013 send or go, aspire to be 100-fold! Brag on Jesus. Tell others what He has done for you.\n

Testify to His love. The Bible tells us we shall overcome \u201cby the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.\u201d Overcome!","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"}">Promised Goodness

Nobody gets the best of what God has for them without going through all three stages of progression – Egypt, the Wilderness, and the Promised Land. Nobody.

For the people of God who are being led by the Good Shepherd, it is a guaranteed fact that Jesus will take you from one stage to another in every area of your life. If you stop progressing, it’s not because He stopped leading you into better things. That’s just not His style.

“Of the increase of his government and peace, there shall be no end…” Isaiah 9:7

The Lord wants more for you. He waits and hopes for you to go after it because He loves to see you grow and progress in His perfect plan for you. Isn’t that what we’re all looking for – our purpose in this life? God has it, and it’s called 100-fold Christianity. You’ll find it in Mark 4:1-20. Here’s a snippet of the Parable of the Sower:

“Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop – some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown.” Mark 4:20

What is the crop? PEOPLE – LOST PEOPLE! To be a 100-fold Christian, you need to be sowing the Word into hurting people and helping them find Jesus. That is the ultimate plan for your life, though there are many ways to go about it.

You can witness through your work, school, relationships, ministry or missions work, your giving, your sending – send or go, aspire to be 100-fold! Brag on Jesus. Tell others what He has done for you.

Testify to His love. The Bible tells us we shall overcome “by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.” Overcome!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I live an abundant, blessed life because of the grace and goodness of the Lord. I don’t pursue the things of the world; I want the best things of God.  My focus is to use the word of my testimony to encourage others to know Him and to let Him live in them.  I want a 100-fold harvest for my Lord.

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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

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsLabor Day Weekend – Appreciation for all workers, rest, relaxation, and safety for all

OpenDoor Women’s Conference – More Jesus, Joy, and Jubilee for their Journey

Grandparents Day – 9/7SOKE – OpenDoor School Term begins

Pray for Israel – Rosh Hashanah (New Year) is 9/23

SPARK Worldwide Mission Trip to Africa

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

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Perfect Atmosphere

Steeped in the Word

September 24, 2025 – 09/24/2025

9 – Fruit Bearing (+) Judgment (-)

24– Perfect Government Made Manifest

The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:24 NLT

Perfect Atmosphere\n

I have noticed goodness likes to show up in a mess. The deal is, once goodness is engaged in the chaos that is us, the mess is no longer the issue.\n

That\u2019s because goodness is like a thermostat. It can\u2019t help but change the atmosphere. You see, unlike a thermometer which only measures the temperature, God\u2019s goodness is a thermostat. It not only measures the \u201ctemperature\u201d of the atmosphere, it changes and resets the tone of a situation, and the tone of your life \u2013 permanently.\n

That\u2019s why at the beginning \u2013 the creation story \u2013 at the end of every day, God said, \u201cIt is good.\u201d Goodness is always the catalyst for transition. That\u2019s where transformation begins \u2013 God\u2019s goodness pouring out on you. It\u2019s what sends you on your journey with Him.\n

Are you stuck in a rut along your path with Jesus? If it\u2019s been a long time since you\u2019ve seen transformation in your life, turn up the heat by pouring out the goodness of God onto others. The Lord will reset your thermostat to a new level of goodness in your life each time you turn up the amount of goodness you demonstrate.\n

Father God likes it when His kids are thermostats.\u00a0 \u201cAnd you answered me and said, \u2018The thing which you have told us to do is good.\u2019 Deuteronomy 1:14","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I have noticed goodness likes to show up in a mess. The deal is, once goodness is engaged in the chaos that is us, the mess is no longer the issue.

That’s because goodness is like a thermostat. It can’t help but change the atmosphere. You see, unlike a thermometer which only measures the temperature, God’s goodness is a thermostat. It not only measures the “temperature” of the atmosphere, it changes and resets the tone of a situation, and the tone of your life – permanently.

That’s why at the beginning – the creation story – at the end of every day, God said, “It is good.” Goodness is always the catalyst for transition. That’s where transformation begins – God’s goodness pouring out on you. It’s what sends you on your journey with Him.

Are you stuck in a rut along your path with Jesus? If it’s been a long time since you’ve seen transformation in your life, turn up the heat by pouring out the goodness of God onto others. The Lord will reset your thermostat to a new level of goodness in your life each time you turn up the amount of goodness you demonstrate.

Father God likes it when His kids are thermostats.  “And you answered me and said, ‘The thing which you have told us to do is good.’ Deuteronomy 1:14

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I invite God to turn up the dial of my spiritual thermostat, so I will see the atmosphere around me change. His goodness increases in the same measure as I pour out His goodness on others. I am grateful that He loves me and called me to love others with His love.

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Pray a-Latte

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsLabor Day Weekend – Appreciation for all workers, rest, relaxation, and safety for all

OpenDoor Women’s Conference – More Jesus, Joy, and Jubilee for their Journey

Grandparents Day – 9/7SOKE – OpenDoor School Term begins

Pray for Israel – Rosh Hashanah (New Year) is 9/23

SPARK Worldwide Mission Trip to Africa

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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Believing Big

Steeped in the Word

September 23, 2025 – 09/23/2025

9 – Fruit Bearing (+) Judgment (-)

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

“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”  Mark 9:23 NLT

Believing Big\n

The wilderness is the place where you learn to live with God, day in and day out. It\u2019s an ugly place because you and I try to take control there. The whole point of the wilderness is to learn to give up control.\n

When God shows up in your wilderness, amazing things happen. He says, \u201cYou don\u2019t need to do anything because I\u2019m going to do everything for you.\u201d\n

You have only one responsibility in the wilderness: stay close to His side. Why is it so hard? Why do you want to run off and do things your way?\n

You and I love Egypt. It\u2019s all you\u2019ve ever known. Yes, you were a slave there, but it was familiar, so you long for the way it was. You run back to Egypt in your finances, marriage, relationships, work, or ministry. The cycle never stops, and you soon realize that light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train.\n

Stop! You have a heavenly Father who wants to supply all \u2013 and that means ALL \u2013 of your needs. He is rich beyond measure and merciful without end. Learn to let Jesus supply all you need.\n

Where you were once a slave, you are now part of God\u2019s family. Family is welcome at the table where you no longer eat scraps, but the best the King can offer. You are free to follow Him or go your own way. Just a tip, you\u2019re way isn\u2019t the best way.\n

\u201cAnd God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.\u201d 2 Corinthians 9:8","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"}">Believing Big

The wilderness is the place where you learn to live with God, day in and day out. It’s an ugly place because you and I try to take control there. The whole point of the wilderness is to learn to give up control.

When God shows up in your wilderness, amazing things happen. He says, “You don’t need to do anything because I’m going to do everything for you.”

You have only one responsibility in the wilderness: stay close to His side. Why is it so hard? Why do you want to run off and do things your way?

You and I love Egypt. It’s all you’ve ever known. Yes, you were a slave there, but it was familiar, so you long for the way it was. You run back to Egypt in your finances, marriage, relationships, work, or ministry. The cycle never stops, and you soon realize that light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train.

Stop! You have a heavenly Father who wants to supply all – and that means ALL – of your needs. He is rich beyond measure and merciful without end. Learn to let Jesus supply all you need.

Where you were once a slave, you are now part of God’s family. Family is welcome at the table where you no longer eat scraps, but the best the King can offer. You are free to follow Him or go your own way. Just a tip, you’re way isn’t the best way.

“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

God is a wellspring of provision. He is the answer to every need. I don’t look to myself for provision. I don’t look to others for answers. I follow the words and ways of Jesus, so I live in true freedom.

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Pray a-Latte

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsLabor Day Weekend – Appreciation for all workers, rest, relaxation, and safety for all

OpenDoor Women’s Conference – More Jesus, Joy, and Jubilee for their Journey

Grandparents Day – 9/7SOKE – OpenDoor School Term begins

Pray for Israel – Rosh Hashanah (New Year) is 9/23

SPARK Worldwide Mission Trip to Africa

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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Wow, I’m a King’s Kid!

Steeped in the Word

September 22, 2025 – 09/22/2025

9 – Fruit Bearing (+) Judgment (-)

22 – Personal Revelation

Jesus turned around, and when he saw her he said, “Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was healed at that moment. Matthew 9:22 NLT 

Wow, I’m a King’s Kid!\n

Have you ever mapped out the things you are determined to highly value? If not, let me tell you, it\u2019s an important step to Kingdom upgrade.\n

Here\u2019s where to start: determine that you are going to make a big deal out of what God makes a big deal out of. You are going to line your heart up with His. It\u2019s all about the atmosphere of your life. This is the place where you begin to map out your core values with your own, unique destination and purpose.\n

Eliminate the things that don\u2019t fit. Chisel away the things that don\u2019t look like God\u2019s plan for your life. Then, turn up the fire and crank up the volume on the areas of your life that fit in with Kingdom living. At first, it might just be a few words or \u201cheadlines,\u201d but ask the Holy Spirit to help you articulate more.\n

Maybe your headline is \u201csupernatural,\u201d but you\u2019re not sure what that goes with. Have the honor of kings and search out the matter. Pretty soon, you\u2019ll have a complete thought like, \u201cI value the supernatural side of God in me because I choose not to live a powerless life.\u201d\n

A headline like \u201cforgiving\u201d could easily turn into \u201cI choose to be forgiving like Jesus because I choose not to be bitter.\u201d Or, \u201cI value, celebrate, encourage, and practice forgiveness because I know God values restoration over punishment.\u201d\n

I dare you to record some headlines or declarations about what you will value. Yes, it\u2019s a work in progress. However, you need a starting point. Remember, this is step one in taking charge of your atmosphere.\n

Don\u2019t let the prince of the power of the air have your thoughts, attitude, or values. Give it to the Prince of Peace by mapping out a plan that parallels His. You won\u2019t regret it.\u00a0 \u201cWhatever is born of God overcomes the world.\u201d \u2013 1 John 5:4","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"}">Wow, I’m a King’s Kid!

Have you ever mapped out the things you are determined to highly value? If not, let me tell you, it’s an important step to Kingdom upgrade.

Here’s where to start: determine that you are going to make a big deal out of what God makes a big deal out of. You are going to line your heart up with His. It’s all about the atmosphere of your life. This is the place where you begin to map out your core values with your own, unique destination and purpose.

Eliminate the things that don’t fit. Chisel away the things that don’t look like God’s plan for your life. Then, turn up the fire and crank up the volume on the areas of your life that fit in with Kingdom living. At first, it might just be a few words or “headlines,” but ask the Holy Spirit to help you articulate more.

Maybe your headline is “supernatural,” but you’re not sure what that goes with. Have the honor of kings and search out the matter. Pretty soon, you’ll have a complete thought like, “I value the supernatural side of God in me because I choose not to live a powerless life.”

A headline like “forgiving” could easily turn into “I choose to be forgiving like Jesus because I choose not to be bitter.” Or, “I value, celebrate, encourage, and practice forgiveness because I know God values restoration over punishment.”

I dare you to record some headlines or declarations about what you will value. Yes, it’s a work in progress. However, you need a starting point. Remember, this is step one in taking charge of your atmosphere.

Don’t let the prince of the power of the air have your thoughts, attitude, or values. Give it to the Prince of Peace by mapping out a plan that parallels His. You won’t regret it.  “Whatever is born of God overcomes the world.” – 1 John 5:4

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

God gave me my identity and purpose in Him. I spend time in His presence and seek all that He has for me. I know my territory will have no bounds! I am an overcomer because I am born of Him. Oh, what a Savior I have!

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Pray a-Latte

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsLabor Day Weekend – Appreciation for all workers, rest, relaxation, and safety for all

OpenDoor Women’s Conference – More Jesus, Joy, and Jubilee for their Journey

Grandparents Day – 9/7SOKE – OpenDoor School Term begins

Pray for Israel – Rosh Hashanah (New Year) is 9/23

SPARK Worldwide Mission Trip to Africa

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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Surrounded and Surrendered

Steeped in the Word

September 21, 2025 – 09/21/2025

9 – Fruit Bearing (+) Judgment (-)

21 – Manifest Spirit

For she thought, “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.”  Matthew 9:21 NLT

Surrounded and Surrendered\n

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Face it, we are a mess. Yes, you and I are major malfunctions, and we will be until we get home to glory. As messed up as we are, God calls us His people and sends us into the darkest places of this crazy world with a mandate to surround evil and change things for good. We are to save people from an eternity in hell.\n

First, He surrounds us with goodness to lead us.\n

\u201cTeach me to do your will; for you are my God; your spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.\u201d Psalms 143:10\n

After He leads us by His goodness, we are followed by His goodness.\n

\u201cSurely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.\u201d\u00a0 Psalms 23:6\n

Not only is He in the midst of us with His goodness, He is before us and behind us as well!\n

\u201cThen your light will break forth like dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.\u201d Isaiah 58:8\n

The battle is for the eternal souls of men and women. The risks and the rewards are worth 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"}">Surrounded and Surrendered

 

Face it, we are a mess. Yes, you and I are major malfunctions, and we will be until we get home to glory. As messed up as we are, God calls us His people and sends us into the darkest places of this crazy world with a mandate to surround evil and change things for good. We are to save people from an eternity in hell.

First, He surrounds us with goodness to lead us.

“Teach me to do your will; for you are my God; your spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.” Psalms 143:10

After He leads us by His goodness, we are followed by His goodness.

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”  Psalms 23:6

Not only is He in the midst of us with His goodness, He is before us and behind us as well!

“Then your light will break forth like dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.” Isaiah 58:8

The battle is for the eternal souls of men and women. The risks and the rewards are worth it.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I willingly step out of my comfort zone and into the battle for souls for the Kingdom. I know the Lord is with me and is working behind the scenes to prepare the hearts of those He is bringing to me. He sent believers to help me find Him; I want to be used like that.

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Pray a-Latte

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsLabor Day Weekend – Appreciation for all workers, rest, relaxation, and safety for all

OpenDoor Women’s Conference – More Jesus, Joy, and Jubilee for their Journey

Grandparents Day – 9/7SOKE – OpenDoor School Term begins

Pray for Israel – Rosh Hashanah (New Year) is 9/23

SPARK Worldwide Mission Trip to Africa

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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Home in Our Hearts

.Steeped in the Word

September 20, 2025 – 09/20/2025

9 – Fruit Bearing (+) Judgment (-)

20 – Waiting & Expectancy

When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those who follow the Jewish law, I too lived under that law. Even though I am not subject to the law, I did this so I could bring to Christ those who are under the law. 1 Corinthians 9:20 NLT

Home in Our Hearts\n

Some of my favorite memories are of seeing my family after a long trip overseas. Once, I spent a month in India. When I got to DFW, my wife, four kids, and many friends from church were there to welcome me home. It was hard not to bawl and squawl. It was a hero\u2019s welcome, and I\u2019ll never forget it.\n

When I think of homecomings, I just can\u2019t help but think about Heaven. I have had the privilege of preaching at funerals for some very close friends. To me, they were more like a homecoming.\n

Know this: Heaven is not a place you go after you leave home.\u00a0 Heaven is the home you go to after you leave this place.\n

I still think about my dear friend and personal secretary, Paula Ledbetter. She died at the age of 37, leaving behind a loving husband and three sons. As tragic a loss as it was for us left behind, there was no doubt Paula had graduated with honors and gone home to her reward.\u00a0Over 600 people attended her funeral, and many met Jesus Christ for the first time that day.\n

I hope you live life in a way that people know you\u2019re a Jesus freak with a heavenly destination. Your homecoming could give orphans a home. Paula\u2019s sure did. She was truly a hero of the faith. Are you?\n

In My Father\u2019s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. \u2013 John 14:2-3","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"}">Home in Our Hearts

Some of my favorite memories are of seeing my family after a long trip overseas. Once, I spent a month in India. When I got to DFW, my wife, four kids, and many friends from church were there to welcome me home. It was hard not to bawl and squawl. It was a hero’s welcome, and I’ll never forget it.

When I think of homecomings, I just can’t help but think about Heaven. I have had the privilege of preaching at funerals for some very close friends. To me, they were more like a homecoming.

Know this: Heaven is not a place you go after you leave home.  Heaven is the home you go to after you leave this place.

I still think about my dear friend and personal secretary, Paula Ledbetter. She died at the age of 37, leaving behind a loving husband and three sons. As tragic a loss as it was for us left behind, there was no doubt Paula had graduated with honors and gone home to her reward. Over 600 people attended her funeral, and many met Jesus Christ for the first time that day.

I hope you live life in a way that people know you’re a Jesus freak with a heavenly destination. Your homecoming could give orphans a home. Paula’s sure did. She was truly a hero of the faith. Are you?

In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. – John 14:2-3

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I know God has a place in His Kingdom for everyone. I stay aware of opportunities to invite someone from my sphere of influence into His Kingdom. I want them to be able to say, Home at Last one day!

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Pray a-Latte

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsLabor Day Weekend – Appreciation for all workers, rest, relaxation, and safety for all

OpenDoor Women’s Conference – More Jesus, Joy, and Jubilee for their Journey

Grandparents Day – 9/7SOKE – OpenDoor School Term begins

Pray for Israel – Rosh Hashanah (New Year) is 9/23

SPARK Worldwide Mission Trip to Africa

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