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Refuse the Pain; Praise His Name

Steeped in the Word

August 11, 2025 – 08/11/2025

8 – New Beginnings    

11 – Heroes Rising (+) Disorder (-)

“No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” John 8:11 NLT

Refuse the Pain; Praise His Name\n

The next time you fall for Satan\u2019s line that \u201cnobody loves me,\u201d think of Leah. As beautiful as that name sounds in English, in Hebrew, it\u2019s not so pretty. Her father, Laban, took one look at his cross-eyed daughter and named her \u201cwild cow.\u201d Her family treated her as such.\n

Laban was so convinced nobody would marry Leah, he conned a con man named Jacob into giving her his ring, despite his love for Rachel.\n

When Jacob realized Leah was his lawfully wedded wife instead of the love of his life, Laban cut him a two-for-the-price-of-one deal. It didn\u2019t work out well for any of them, especially Leah. Her entire life revolved around the fact that the people who should have loved her, didn\u2019t.\n

Jacob and Rachel hated her for her intrusion into their marriage. She became the \u201cex-wife\u201d who never left. Leah hoped she could make her husband love her, but she was never more than a plaything for him to abuse.\n

The Bible records that she gave birth to three sons and a daughter, hoping her gift would cause Jacob to treat her like a real wife instead of a cheap prostitute. It didn\u2019t. Finally, when her fourth son was born, Leah had a revelation straight from the heart of God.\n

\u201cAnd she conceived again, and bore a son; and she said, ‘Now I will praise the Lord; therefore she called his name ‘Judah’ and stopped bearing children.\u201d\u00a0 Genesis 29:35\n

The name Judah means \u201cpraise.\u201d Leah stopped mourning over the lack of love from her husband. She started praising God for the love He showered on her with the blessing of five healthy children. She learned to ignore the scorn of her husband and sister to focus on someone bigger than them. \n

Is this you? Have you been rejected by someone who should love you but doesn\u2019t? Today is a good day to praise the Lord. Focus on His love for you.","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Refuse the Pain; Praise His Name

The next time you fall for Satan’s line that “nobody loves me,” think of Leah. As beautiful as that name sounds in English, in Hebrew, it’s not so pretty. Her father, Laban, took one look at his cross-eyed daughter and named her “wild cow.” Her family treated her as such.

Laban was so convinced nobody would marry Leah, he conned a con man named Jacob into giving her his ring, despite his love for Rachel.

When Jacob realized Leah was his lawfully wedded wife instead of the love of his life, Laban cut him a two-for-the-price-of-one deal. It didn’t work out well for any of them, especially Leah. Her entire life revolved around the fact that the people who should have loved her, didn’t.

Jacob and Rachel hated her for her intrusion into their marriage. She became the “ex-wife” who never left. Leah hoped she could make her husband love her, but she was never more than a plaything for him to abuse.

The Bible records that she gave birth to three sons and a daughter, hoping her gift would cause Jacob to treat her like a real wife instead of a cheap prostitute. It didn’t. Finally, when her fourth son was born, Leah had a revelation straight from the heart of God.

“And she conceived again, and bore a son; and she said, ‘Now I will praise the Lord; therefore she called his name ‘Judah’ and stopped bearing children.”  Genesis 29:35

The name Judah means “praise.” Leah stopped mourning over the lack of love from her husband. She started praising God for the love He showered on her with the blessing of five healthy children. She learned to ignore the scorn of her husband and sister to focus on someone bigger than them.

Is this you? Have you been rejected by someone who should love you but doesn’t? Today is a good day to praise the Lord. Focus on His love for you.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

Hurt people hurt other people. I let go of the hurt that has come into my life and turn it over to my Holy Savior. What He did to show me He loves me takes my breath away and gives me joy. Today, I release the hurt people, and praise the Holy One who has blessed me with an abundant life filled with His goodness.

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Pray a-Latte

When you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. Matthew 6:6 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPrayer Day For OpenDoor Church | 8/22 

J. D. Vance Birthday | 8/2 

Teachers – Back to School | 8/13 

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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Fight For Future Fulfillment

Steeped in the Word

August 10, 2025 – 08/10/2025

8 – New Beginnings    

10 – Perfect Order

He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables to teach the others so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled: ‘When they look, they won’t really see. When they hear, they won’t understand.’” Luke 8:10

Fight For Future Fulfillment\n

Your future is much greater than your history, and it\u2019s leading to your destiny. God\u2019s plans for you are good; to prosper you and not harm you, to give you hope and a future. Position yourself under the windows of heaven and expect to receive.\n

One thing you must learn on your quest for upgrade is to trust in the heart of God and in the power of His grace. Why? Because He is not prepared to punish you for mistakes made in your attempts to move forward to receive your upgrade. Anyone who tells you different doesn\u2019t know God\u2019s goodness!\n

You see, Father God doesn\u2019t punish you when you mess up. Instead, He does what any good father does \u2013 He picks you up! God is passionate about your progression. He has a much higher value for your personal growth than for your punishment.\n

\u201cI will heal their faithlessness; I will love them freely, for My anger is turned away from Israel.\u201d Hosea 14:4\n

Since He made you to be a warrior, He knows if you don\u2019t fight for upgrade, you\u2019ll fight for things that don\u2019t matter. He says to you the same thing He said to Joshua three different times as He was commanding him to move forward into the Promised Land: \u201cFEAR NOT!\u201d\n

When you\u2019re afraid to move from where you are, you\u2019ll settle for something that once was, rather than what could be. The fight for what once was (the past) is a battle for what is irrelevant and insignificant. It\u2019s the wrong fight to be in! I like to call that the \u201cDragon of Religion.\u201d\n

You see, religion likes to call whatever used to be a long time ago \u201cgodliness.\u201d Not sure what I\u2019m talking about? Think, \u201cThis is the way we\u2019ve always done it.\u201d Or, \u201cGod doesn\u2019t work that way anymore.\u201d When you keep your head stuck in the sands of the past, you will never move forward.","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"}">Fight For Future Fulfillment

Your future is much greater than your history, and it’s leading to your destiny. God’s plans for you are good; to prosper you and not harm you, to give you hope and a future. Position yourself under the windows of heaven and expect to receive.

One thing you must learn on your quest for upgrade is to trust in the heart of God and in the power of His grace. Why? Because He is not prepared to punish you for mistakes made in your attempts to move forward to receive your upgrade. Anyone who tells you different doesn’t know God’s goodness!

You see, Father God doesn’t punish you when you mess up. Instead, He does what any good father does – He picks you up! God is passionate about your progression. He has a much higher value for your personal growth than for your punishment.

“I will heal their faithlessness; I will love them freely, for My anger is turned away from Israel.” Hosea 14:4

Since He made you to be a warrior, He knows if you don’t fight for upgrade, you’ll fight for things that don’t matter. He says to you the same thing He said to Joshua three different times as He was commanding him to move forward into the Promised Land: “FEAR NOT!”

When you’re afraid to move from where you are, you’ll settle for something that once was, rather than what could be. The fight for what once was (the past) is a battle for what is irrelevant and insignificant. It’s the wrong fight to be in! I like to call that the “Dragon of Religion.”

You see, religion likes to call whatever used to be a long time ago “godliness.” Not sure what I’m talking about? Think, “This is the way we’ve always done it.” Or, “God doesn’t work that way anymore.” When you keep your head stuck in the sands of the past, you will never move forward.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I praise God that He came to me and called me right where I was. My heart rejoices that He loves me far too much to leave me the way He found me. He is my Creator and wants me to partner with Him to continue to create and give birth to what lines up with His will. There is no better way to live than this!

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Pray a-Latte

When you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. Matthew 6:6 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPrayer Day For OpenDoor Church | 8/22 

J. D. Vance Birthday | 8/2 

Teachers – Back to School | 8/13 

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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Lifestyle Evangelism

Steeped in the Word

August 09, 2025 – 08/09/2025

8 – New Beginnings    

9 – (+) Fruit Bearing (-) Judgment 

When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman. Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” John 8:9 NLT

Lifestyle Evangelism\n

The Lord will help you to present Jesus to people in a way they never expected. Be prepared to show His goodness to a lost and hurting world.\n

It\u2019s not enough to just teach Jesus. You and I need to teach the goodness of Jesus through selfless acts of service and demonstrations of what Heaven values.\n

You see, the world doesn\u2019t believe that God is good. Life is hard. Loved ones get sick or addicted. People die. There are more mouths to feed than money. Jobs are lost and disasters seem to strike from all sides.\n

Though God doesn\u2019t cause these things to happen \u2013 we live in this fallen world as the consequence of sin \u2013 people believe that when bad invades their life, God is getting revenge for something they did wrong.\n

So, what do you tell the lost, hurting, and downright angry? Simple. Tell them God is not mad at them. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we have been reconciled to the Father. That means there is no animosity between us.\n

God\u2019s not mad at anyone!\n

That\u2019s good news to a dying world that has fashioned God in the image of man \u2013 vengeful, spiteful, and filled with anger. You and I need to paint a different picture of who God is with our actions. We need to paint Him as good, because He is. How people are treated in Heaven should be how people are treated on earth by those who bear the name of Christ. Let\u2019s paint a new face \u2013 the true face \u2013 of God for all the world to see.\n

A face that loves His creation. A face that is good.","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"}">Lifestyle Evangelism

The Lord will help you to present Jesus to people in a way they never expected. Be prepared to show His goodness to a lost and hurting world.

It’s not enough to just teach Jesus. You and I need to teach the goodness of Jesus through selfless acts of service and demonstrations of what Heaven values.

You see, the world doesn’t believe that God is good. Life is hard. Loved ones get sick or addicted. People die. There are more mouths to feed than money. Jobs are lost and disasters seem to strike from all sides.

Though God doesn’t cause these things to happen – we live in this fallen world as the consequence of sin – people believe that when bad invades their life, God is getting revenge for something they did wrong.

So, what do you tell the lost, hurting, and downright angry? Simple. Tell them God is not mad at them. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we have been reconciled to the Father. That means there is no animosity between us.

God’s not mad at anyone!

That’s good news to a dying world that has fashioned God in the image of man – vengeful, spiteful, and filled with anger. You and I need to paint a different picture of who God is with our actions. We need to paint Him as good, because He is. How people are treated in Heaven should be how people are treated on earth by those who bear the name of Christ. Let’s paint a new face – the true face – of God for all the world to see.

A face that loves His creation. A face that is good.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I know and serve Jesus, who loves and cares for every person created. I live my life with my eyes open to see ways to show the world who He is so they can know His love, too. I am intentional about how I treat others and what I say to others. I am aware that I may be the only example of who Jesus is on their path today; I will make sure I don’t miss what God wants to do in their heart.

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Pray a-Latte

When you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. Matthew 6:6 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPrayer Day For OpenDoor Church | 8/22 

J. D. Vance Birthday | 8/2 

Teachers – Back to School | 8/13 

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

JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

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True Power

Steeped in the Word

August 08, 2025 – 08/08/2025

8 – New Beginnings    

8 – New Beginnings

Still other seed fell on fertile soil. This seed grew and produced a crop that was a hundred times as much as had been planted!” When he had said this, he called out, “Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.” Luke 8:8 NLT

True Power\n

People flock by the millions to see X-Men, Spider-Man, The Avengers, Thor, Star Wars, and The Lord of the Rings.\n

The reason? These movies portray people who have a leg up on everyone else around them. They have what we all want \u2014 power.\n

How tragic it is that there are churches on every corner in America that don\u2019t know where the power is. It\u2019s so important the church believe and declare that our God is a miracle-working God, not just in biblical times when great men of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, put pen to paper, but for this time as well.\n

Let\u2019s throw away the doctrine that says God will be powerful again someday. The world has gone to Hell while we\u2019ve fed into this lie. Jesus is no less God now than He was in biblical times. Nor is He less God now than He will be when He rides His white horse from Heaven to take back this earth. He is God right now \u2014 this very minute \u2014 and He is ultimately all powerful.\n

\u201cJesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.\u201d \u2013 Hebrews 13:8\n

There are a lot of people who don\u2019t believe in the power of God for today because they don\u2019t want to be held responsible for walking in the power of God today. They relegate healings and prophecy to the past. Dreams, visions, and words from God, they say, are not for us. If they were, we would have to act on them – heaven forbid!\n

Walking in God\u2019s power is not for the faint of heart. Be brave and step into all that God has for you! Choose not to live a powerless life. Go after Jesus!","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

People flock by the millions to see X-Men, Spider-Man, The Avengers, Thor, Star Wars, and The Lord of the Rings.

The reason? These movies portray people who have a leg up on everyone else around them. They have what we all want — power.

How tragic it is that there are churches on every corner in America that don’t know where the power is. It’s so important the church believe and declare that our God is a miracle-working God, not just in biblical times when great men of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, put pen to paper, but for this time as well.

Let’s throw away the doctrine that says God will be powerful again someday. The world has gone to Hell while we’ve fed into this lie. Jesus is no less God now than He was in biblical times. Nor is He less God now than He will be when He rides His white horse from Heaven to take back this earth. He is God right now — this very minute — and He is ultimately all powerful.

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” – Hebrews 13:8

There are a lot of people who don’t believe in the power of God for today because they don’t want to be held responsible for walking in the power of God today. They relegate healings and prophecy to the past. Dreams, visions, and words from God, they say, are not for us. If they were, we would have to act on them – heaven forbid!

Walking in God’s power is not for the faint of heart. Be brave and step into all that God has for you! Choose not to live a powerless life. Go after Jesus!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I am powerless without the Lord. With His Spirit in me, I have a Supernatural Power to push back darkness, advance His Kingdom, and glorify my Father. The resurrection power that raised Jesus lives in me and breathes life into the plan and purpose God has for me!

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Pray a-Latte

When you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. Matthew 6:6 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPrayer Day For OpenDoor Church | 8/22 

J. D. Vance Birthday | 8/2 

Teachers – Back to School | 8/13 

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

JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

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Out of the Box

Steeped in the Word

August 07, 2025 – 08/07/2025

8 – New Beginnings    

7 – The Spirit of God

For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will. Romans 8:7 NLT

Out of the Box\n

Times and seasons change. Your Father in Heaven does not. You are one with the Father, and when He says \u201cturn here,\u201d you won\u2019t be left circling the mountain again.\n

The greatest threat to a new move of God is what you think of the last move of God. Did you embrace it so tightly you can\u2019t move on to the new thing He is doing?\n

It\u2019s not about the method of how God moves. It is about God moving, and we must be willing to follow Him forward, however or wherever He chooses.\n

Look at all the different ways Jesus reached the people He came into contact with. From turning water into wine to attaching the ear of Malchus back to his head. From preaching to the crowds to visiting Zacchaeus at his house. From ordering out demons, to touching lepers and spitting on dirt to make clay that would open blind eyes \u2013 Jesus didn\u2019t do things the same way every time!\n

He never used a single method to bring people into the Kingdom. Each method He used was right, though none of them was the only way to solve the problem. As Jesus\u2019 resurrection would prove, you can\u2019t keep Jesus nailed down or in a box!\n

In an exclusive interview with Nicodemus, a Pharisee who had experienced the Spirit of Religion most of his life, Jesus warned this high-ranking religious authority that He uses creative methods to teach, heal, and bring people into the Kingdom.\n

\u201cThe wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.\u201d \u2013 John 3:8\n

Are you someone who has been told the spirit of religion is the only way to worship? Or that God no longer heals or works miracles? Are you realizing you have been keeping Jesus in a box and limiting His power and His love for those you don\u2019t like? Get out of your box and follow Jesus wherever He takes you.\u00a0\n

\u00a0","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"}">Out of the Box

Times and seasons change. Your Father in Heaven does not. You are one with the Father, and when He says “turn here,” you won’t be left circling the mountain again.

The greatest threat to a new move of God is what you think of the last move of God. Did you embrace it so tightly you can’t move on to the new thing He is doing?

It’s not about the method of how God moves. It is about God moving, and we must be willing to follow Him forward, however or wherever He chooses.

Look at all the different ways Jesus reached the people He came into contact with. From turning water into wine to attaching the ear of Malchus back to his head. From preaching to the crowds to visiting Zacchaeus at his house. From ordering out demons, to touching lepers and spitting on dirt to make clay that would open blind eyes – Jesus didn’t do things the same way every time!

He never used a single method to bring people into the Kingdom. Each method He used was right, though none of them was the only way to solve the problem. As Jesus’ resurrection would prove, you can’t keep Jesus nailed down or in a box!

In an exclusive interview with Nicodemus, a Pharisee who had experienced the Spirit of Religion most of his life, Jesus warned this high-ranking religious authority that He uses creative methods to teach, heal, and bring people into the Kingdom.

“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” – John 3:8

Are you someone who has been told the spirit of religion is the only way to worship? Or that God no longer heals or works miracles? Are you realizing you have been keeping Jesus in a box and limiting His power and His love for those you don’t like? Get out of your box and follow Jesus wherever He takes you. 

 

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

Fill me, Holy Spirit. The desire of my heart is to follow the Lord, and I know He will lead me into new and exciting situations. I refuse to be unused; I embrace Abundant Life lived in relationship with Jesus.

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When you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. Matthew 6:6 NLT

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Spirit to Overcome Flesh

Steeped in the Word

August 06, 2025 – 08/06/2025

8 – New Beginnings    

6 – The Flesh of Man

Crowds listened intently to Philip because they were eager to hear his message and see the miraculous signs he did. Acts 8:6 NLT  

Spirit to Overcome Flesh\n

Do you know why most people won\u2019t get out of bed on Sunday morning? Just like you and me, they enjoy their downtime. The difference is you cannot convince them their life is not their own.\n

It isn\u2019t that they don\u2019t want to be fed the Word of God or worship the Lord. They likely do. It\u2019s just very difficult for an American to believe they are not in total ownership of their lives. They lack character because they lack covenant.\n

A covenant mentality says, \u201cMy job is to glorify God no matter what.\u201d A covenant mentality says, \u201cMy life is not my own, but God\u2019s.\u201d\n

Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God\u2019s. \u2013 1 Corinthians 6:19-20\n

A lack of a covenant mentality causes Christians to warm a pew on Sunday and then cheat someone out of money on Tuesday. It causes them to enjoy Bible study on Wednesday morning and then spend the afternoon in the gossip cauldron. You see, they don\u2019t believe their business practices, their words, or their life in general actually belong to God.\n

Here\u2019s the kicker about covenant: Covenant is the only thing that causes God to respond to you! God doesn\u2019t respond to your needs, riches, pain, or poverty. He only responds because He created you \u2013 He owns you \u2013 and He purchased you back after you willingly became a slave to a cruel master, the devil.\n

Do you lack Christian character? If you do, you likely lack a covenant mentality. However, that can change! You can get into covenant. It just means changing the way you think, so your actions will begin to change.\n

Focus on this: Your only job on this earth is to glorify God, no matter what!\n

Whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. \u2013 1 Corinthians 10:31\u00a0","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"}">Spirit to Overcome Flesh

Do you know why most people won’t get out of bed on Sunday morning? Just like you and me, they enjoy their downtime. The difference is you cannot convince them their life is not their own.

It isn’t that they don’t want to be fed the Word of God or worship the Lord. They likely do. It’s just very difficult for an American to believe they are not in total ownership of their lives. They lack character because they lack covenant.

A covenant mentality says, “My job is to glorify God no matter what.” A covenant mentality says, “My life is not my own, but God’s.”

Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

A lack of a covenant mentality causes Christians to warm a pew on Sunday and then cheat someone out of money on Tuesday. It causes them to enjoy Bible study on Wednesday morning and then spend the afternoon in the gossip cauldron. You see, they don’t believe their business practices, their words, or their life in general actually belong to God.

Here’s the kicker about covenant: Covenant is the only thing that causes God to respond to you! God doesn’t respond to your needs, riches, pain, or poverty. He only responds because He created you – He owns you – and He purchased you back after you willingly became a slave to a cruel master, the devil.

Do you lack Christian character? If you do, you likely lack a covenant mentality. However, that can change! You can get into covenant. It just means changing the way you think, so your actions will begin to change.

Focus on this: Your only job on this earth is to glorify God, no matter what!

Whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

My purpose is to walk in the way the Lord has prepared for me. My life purpose is to glorify God in the way I act. It may not always be comfortable, but it is the way I want to live.

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When you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. Matthew 6:6 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPrayer Day For OpenDoor Church | 8/22 

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Who Told You That?

Steeped in the Word

August 05, 2025 – 08/05/2025

8 – New Beginnings    

5 – The Grace of God

You simple people, use good judgment. You foolish people, show some understanding. Proverb 8:5 NLT

Who Told You That?\n

Once, a young woman came into my office for marriage counseling. After telling me how bad things were, she finally told me why she was really there: she was leaving her husband, and said God wanted her to do it.\n

I asked why, and through tear-filled eyes, she replied, \u201cBecause God doesn\u2019t want me to have pain.\u201d As quickly as I could, I retorted, \u201cWho told you that?\u201d\n

It was a good question because I\u2019ll tell you who didn\u2019t, and His name starts with a capital \u201cJ\u201d and ends in \u201cesus.\u201d\u00a0 When we believe something that\u2019s not true, God will challenge us by asking, \u201cWho told you that?\u201d\n

Set the clock back to the Garden of Eden. There we find two slack-jawed people with a problem. Like many young couples, they had gotten themselves into debt without a mode of payment. This was not about a credit card. This was about giving the Master charge over their lives, and the penalty for disobedience was higher than either of them could have imagined.\n

Genesis records the event as the greatest act of murder committed in human history: with one stroke of disobedience, Adam brought us to death before we took our first breath. No sooner was the deed done than Adam and Eve were hiding, because Daddy was going to be home soon.\n

Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, \u201cWhere are you?\u201d So he said, \u201cI heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked and I hid myself.\u201d And he said, \u201cWho told you that you were naked?\u201d \u2013 Genesis 3:9-11\n

When God asks a question, it\u2019s not because He lacks the answer. He asks with the intent of bringing us to a conclusion. In Adams\u2019s case, as with the young lady in my office wanting a divorce, this question is, \u201cWho told you that? Who are you listening to?\u201d\n

When we\u2019re forced to answer, we generally recognize the answer is \u201cnot God.\u201d Until God forced Adam to own the answer, Adam\u2019s healing would not begin. Do you want your healing to begin?","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"}">Who Told You That?

Once, a young woman came into my office for marriage counseling. After telling me how bad things were, she finally told me why she was really there: she was leaving her husband, and said God wanted her to do it.

I asked why, and through tear-filled eyes, she replied, “Because God doesn’t want me to have pain.” As quickly as I could, I retorted, “Who told you that?”

It was a good question because I’ll tell you who didn’t, and His name starts with a capital “J” and ends in “esus.”  When we believe something that’s not true, God will challenge us by asking, “Who told you that?”

Set the clock back to the Garden of Eden. There we find two slack-jawed people with a problem. Like many young couples, they had gotten themselves into debt without a mode of payment. This was not about a credit card. This was about giving the Master charge over their lives, and the penalty for disobedience was higher than either of them could have imagined.

Genesis records the event as the greatest act of murder committed in human history: with one stroke of disobedience, Adam brought us to death before we took our first breath. No sooner was the deed done than Adam and Eve were hiding, because Daddy was going to be home soon.

Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” So he said, “I heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked and I hid myself.” And he said, “Who told you that you were naked?” – Genesis 3:9-11

When God asks a question, it’s not because He lacks the answer. He asks with the intent of bringing us to a conclusion. In Adams’s case, as with the young lady in my office wanting a divorce, this question is, “Who told you that? Who are you listening to?”

When we’re forced to answer, we generally recognize the answer is “not God.” Until God forced Adam to own the answer, Adam’s healing would not begin. Do you want your healing to begin?

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

My spiritual ears are tuned to the voice of the Lord. When the enemy of my soul tries to whisper lies in my ears, I tell him to shut up, and then I turn to the Word of God to fill myself with His Truth. When the Lord speaks a rhema word to me, I know that it will never disagree with His written word. I call to Him for help, and He is faithful to answer.

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When you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. Matthew 6:6 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPrayer Day For OpenDoor Church | 8/22 

J. D. Vance Birthday | 8/2 

Teachers – Back to School | 8/13 

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No King But God

Steeped in the Word

August 04, 2025 – 08/04/2025

8 – New Beginnings    

4 – Creation and Things That Are Made

They set up kings, but not by Me; They made princes, but I did not acknowledge them. From their silver and gold, they made idols for themselves— That they might be cut off. Hosea 8:4 NKJV

No King But God\n

It\u2019s hard for Americans to have a kingdom mentality because we\u2019ve never had a king. The American culture is an independent, \u201cmaverick\u201d mentality. We celebrate the rugged individualism that won the West and changed how the world does virtually everything.\n

Americans feel at home completely on their own. A true American leader is not going to wait for approval from France to topple a Muslim terrorist regime. I like what Stormin\u2019 Norman Swartzkoff said when France refused to help us in Operation Desert Storm.\n

\u201cGoing into war without France is like going into war without your accordion.\u201d\n

Wee ha! That is a classic illustration of the true American mentality, and I love it. It says we have no respect for your little kingdom. You stay on your side of the pond, make perfume, and remain irrelevant while we change the world and make a difference. Yes, we really don\u2019t need France because we can do it on our own.\n

While this kind of thinking is great for starting a business, running a farm, or winning wars, it makes for terrible theology. Individualism, self-reliance, and a maverick mentality that you don\u2019t need anyone\u2019s help don\u2019t jive in relationship with Father God.\n

Being a Father and King, He revels in taking care of us. He enjoys supplying our needs. God loves to be needed, and you and I really need Him.\n

It is easier to convince an African bushman that He needs a savior than it is to bring a Texas cattleman who worked, scraped, and built his \u201cempire\u201d with his own muscle to King Jesus. They don\u2019t see the point. They believe they can save themselves.\n

Do you know anyone like that? If that someone is you, know you do need a king. You do need a savior. While you may be able to survive, even thrive, in this world, your dependence and trust in your heavenly Father gets you into the next one.\u00a0\n

So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy.Romans 9:16","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">No King But God

It’s hard for Americans to have a kingdom mentality because we’ve never had a king. The American culture is an independent, “maverick” mentality. We celebrate the rugged individualism that won the West and changed how the world does virtually everything.

Americans feel at home completely on their own. A true American leader is not going to wait for approval from France to topple a Muslim terrorist regime. I like what Stormin’ Norman Swartzkoff said when France refused to help us in Operation Desert Storm.

“Going into war without France is like going into war without your accordion.”

Wee ha! That is a classic illustration of the true American mentality, and I love it. It says we have no respect for your little kingdom. You stay on your side of the pond, make perfume, and remain irrelevant while we change the world and make a difference. Yes, we really don’t need France because we can do it on our own.

While this kind of thinking is great for starting a business, running a farm, or winning wars, it makes for terrible theology. Individualism, self-reliance, and a maverick mentality that you don’t need anyone’s help don’t jive in relationship with Father God.

Being a Father and King, He revels in taking care of us. He enjoys supplying our needs. God loves to be needed, and you and I really need Him.

It is easier to convince an African bushman that He needs a savior than it is to bring a Texas cattleman who worked, scraped, and built his “empire” with his own muscle to King Jesus. They don’t see the point. They believe they can save themselves.

Do you know anyone like that? If that someone is you, know you do need a king. You do need a savior. While you may be able to survive, even thrive, in this world, your dependence and trust in your heavenly Father gets you into the next one. 

So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy.Romans 9:16

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

God is the King of my life. I am blessed to be able to live in His kingdom. I cooperate with Him so I can have a Kingdom mentality. It is a far better place to live than other place in the world.

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When you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. Matthew 6:6 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPrayer Day For OpenDoor Church | 8/22 

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Victory! – The End

Steeped in the Word

August 03, 2025 – 08/03/2025

8 – New Beginnings    

3 – Perfect Completion

Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosy disappeared. Matthew 8:3 NLT

Victory! \u2013 The End\n

Some battles are so strategically important that the future itself hinges on that single event. San Jacinto was that kind of battle.\u00a0 Not only did Sam Houston\u2019s decisive victory at San Jacinto establish Texas independence, it led to the Mexican-American War. Victory there resulted in America\u2019s acquisition of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California, Utah, and parts of Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma.\n

Yes, one-third of present-day America eventually changed sovereignty all because Houston and a handful of true Texas patriots, not even trained soldiers, dared to defeat the tyrant Santa Anna on April 21, 1836.\n

There\u2019s a word of redemption in that. There is a reason people in Fort Worth, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and Albuquerque don\u2019t have to live like our neighbors to the south in Matamoros, Juarez, and Tijuana. Someone paid the price for that freedom.\n

Do you know how important it is that you win the battles you\u2019re fighting in your life? Unseen spiritual battles are being fought in brutal mental and emotional arenas in your life. Jesus has given you the ability to defeat the enemy because there\u2019s a lot more at stake here than you probably think.\n

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ\u2026 2 Corinthians 10:3-5\n

As a Christian, you have to fight in order to occupy your territory \u2013 your marriage, emotions, finances, ministry, children, job \u2013 and to have victory in the territory God has given you. Your fight is spiritual, and the majority of the battlefield is between your ears!\n

The Lord has given you mighty weapons of warfare \u2013 the words of Scripture. They are powerful and able to bring thoughts under control. Along with prayer and the Holy Spirit, they break down the mightiest stronghold and make you 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"}">Victory! – The End

Some battles are so strategically important that the future itself hinges on that single event. San Jacinto was that kind of battle.  Not only did Sam Houston’s decisive victory at San Jacinto establish Texas independence, it led to the Mexican-American War. Victory there resulted in America’s acquisition of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California, Utah, and parts of Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma.

Yes, one-third of present-day America eventually changed sovereignty all because Houston and a handful of true Texas patriots, not even trained soldiers, dared to defeat the tyrant Santa Anna on April 21, 1836.

There’s a word of redemption in that. There is a reason people in Fort Worth, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and Albuquerque don’t have to live like our neighbors to the south in Matamoros, Juarez, and Tijuana. Someone paid the price for that freedom.

Do you know how important it is that you win the battles you’re fighting in your life? Unseen spiritual battles are being fought in brutal mental and emotional arenas in your life. Jesus has given you the ability to defeat the enemy because there’s a lot more at stake here than you probably think.

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ… 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

As a Christian, you have to fight in order to occupy your territory – your marriage, emotions, finances, ministry, children, job – and to have victory in the territory God has given you. Your fight is spiritual, and the majority of the battlefield is between your ears!

The Lord has given you mighty weapons of warfare – the words of Scripture. They are powerful and able to bring thoughts under control. Along with prayer and the Holy Spirit, they break down the mightiest stronghold and make you dangerous to the enemy!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I will take ground for the Kingdom of God. I fight from the victory Christ died to give me! The enemy is defeated and no longer has territory in my mind, over my family, my health, my finances, or my relationships. Praise You, King Jesus, You are the Mighty Victor!

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When you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. Matthew 6:6 NLT

Monthly Prayer PointsPrayer Day For OpenDoor Church | 8/22 

J. D. Vance Birthday | 8/2 

Teachers – Back to School | 8/13 

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Part of His Body

Steeped in the Word

August 02, 2025 – 08/02/2025

8 – New Beginnings    

2 – A Faithful Witness and Being Set Apart 

Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach. 2 Timothy 2:8 NLT 

Part of His Body\n

It\u2019s the Lord\u2019s will that you find a church where you can praise Him and encourage those you worship with. This is your tribe, and they need you.\n

Hebrews 10:25 warns against \u201cforsaking the assembling of yourselves together, as the manner is for some.\u201d In other words, don\u2019t skip out on church.\n

There is a growing movement of people who play the \u201cI don\u2019t have to go to church to be a Christian\u201d card. While they are correct, they are also opting to be irrelevant, misinformed, and empty.\n

There Is No Way You Can Be Right With God And Wrong With His People!\n

More than that, the few of us who are joined together need you. It\u2019s just not the same without you! Here are some scriptures to invade your soul if you are MIA \u2013 Missing in Action:\u00a0\n\n\u2013 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10\u00a0\n\n\n\u2013 Those who be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. Psalms 92:13\u00a0\n\n\n\u2013 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:4-5\u00a0\n\n\n\u2013 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25\n\n

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Wake up and smell the coffee! \u201cThe day\u201d is here, so this is not the time to bail out! Get yourself into church and plugged in for good. The salvation, healing, provision, and strengthening of many depend on you!\u00a0","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"}">Part of His Body

It’s the Lord’s will that you find a church where you can praise Him and encourage those you worship with. This is your tribe, and they need you.

Hebrews 10:25 warns against “forsaking the assembling of yourselves together, as the manner is for some.” In other words, don’t skip out on church.

There is a growing movement of people who play the “I don’t have to go to church to be a Christian” card. While they are correct, they are also opting to be irrelevant, misinformed, and empty.

There Is No Way You Can Be Right With God And Wrong With His People!

More than that, the few of us who are joined together need you. It’s just not the same without you! Here are some scriptures to invade your soul if you are MIA – Missing in Action: 

– Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 – Those who be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. Psalms 92:13 – Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:4-5 – And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25

Wake up and smell the coffee! “The day” is here, so this is not the time to bail out! Get yourself into church and plugged in for good. The salvation, healing, provision, and strengthening of many depend on you! 

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I was born again into the body of Christ. I stand with my tribe, pray, unite, and serve the Kingdom in the place where Jesus placed me. My life is fulfilled when I am joined with those who are joined with Jesus.

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