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This daily meetup is a great way to start or end your day, in the Word of God. Short, daily devotionals designed to set you on the correct course for your life. Wisdom for YOUR day, Everyday!
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Send us a text When the world feels loud and heavy, we return to a single, anchoring line from 1 John 4:4: the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit in the world. Rick steps in for Weekends with Lauren—fresh from celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles—and guides a short, grounded meditation on belonging to God, carrying His authority, and refusing to bow to fear. This isn’t a pep talk or a slogan; it’s an invitation to reframe how you walk into ordinary spaces when pressure, cynici...
Send us a text When the noise gets loud and the room goes dim, how do we speak with courage without losing kindness? We explore a grounded, practical way to carry truth into everyday moments, guided by 2 Timothy 4:2: be ready in season and out, patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage. I share why silence—though it feels safe—often gives ground to confusion, and how a steady, gentle voice can cut through the fog without cutting people down. We pull apart the tension between boldness and grac...
Send us a text Some mornings feel like a fight before you ever leave the house. Today we slow the rush, open Ephesians 6:11, and get practical about how to “put on all of God’s armor” so you can stand firm against real pressures and subtle attacks that aim at your weak spots. We talk about the enemy’s strategy without fear-mongering, and we focus on what God has already provided: truth that steadies your mind, righteousness that guards your heart, the gospel of peace that directs your steps, ...
Send us a text A quiet drift can do more damage than a loud fall. We go straight to Song of Solomon 2:15 to unpack the “little foxes” that sneak into our days—subtle compromises, easy laughs, and normal habits that slowly dull our sensitivity to God. Rather than scolding or fear-mongering, we take a clear-eyed look at how attention shapes affection, how entertainment disciples the heart, and why small, repeated inputs can either nurture the vineyard of love or strip it bare without us noticin...
Send us a text The line between “harmless fun” and a harmful open door can be thinner than it looks. We take a straight path through Deuteronomy 18:10–12 and ask hard but hopeful questions about fortune telling, sorcery, omens, and spell casting—why Scripture forbids them, what they promise, and how those promises mask a deeper pull away from the God who loves and protects us. Rather than scolding, we aim for clarity and care: God’s boundaries aren’t about withholding joy; they’re about closi...
Send us a text Ever feel that tug to just go along, agree, and keep the peace—even when something inside you protests? We’re taking a clear-eyed look at the pressure to blend in and letting Romans 12:2 reframe how we think, choose, and show up. The goal isn’t to be louder; it’s to be renewed—so your life shines without the need to shout. We open with a simple truth: compromise rarely arrives as a big decision; it slips in through small choices that dull conviction. From there, we unpack what...
Send us a text When the world tells us to keep our flaws under wraps, the quiet ache for freedom only gets louder. We’re opening John 3:19–20 to explore why hiding feels safe, why it isn’t, and how stepping into the light with Jesus leads to real healing, courage, and peace. This short weekend reflection challenges the false comfort of darkness and offers a simple, guided pathway into prayer, confession, and renewal. We unpack the spiritual and practical dynamics of secrecy: how rationalizat...
Send us a text Happy Birthday to WFTD Producer.. Kimmy Shirley! Ever notice how the loudest voices show up when you’re most unsure—whispers, hunches, rituals, and hot takes promising instant clarity? We go straight to Isaiah 8:19–20 to ask a sharper question: not “How do I get answers fast?” but “Who do I trust first?” When life feels noisy, the reflex to consult trending guidance can feel harmless, even helpful. Yet Scripture makes a bold claim: God’s Word is the standard, and the Holy Spiri...
Send us a text A single crack can change the whole house. We walk through Ephesians 4:27—“For anger gives a foothold to the devil”—and unpack how tiny compromises become open doors, why they’re so easy to miss, and how to shut them with clarity, courage, and grace. Rick lays out a simple, practical path: ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any footholds, confess what He shows, repent in truth, and declare the enemy has no legal right to remain. It’s short, focused, and meant to help you reset your ...
Send us a text What if the brightest thing in your day is actually leading you into the dark? We unpack 2 Corinthians 11:14 and explore how spiritual counterfeits dress up as “good vibes,” clever storytelling, or trendy self-help, making compromise feel like wisdom and bondage feel like freedom. I walk through the subtle ways entertainment normalizes the occult and why curiosity, without discernment, leaves us open to the oldest lie in the book. Together, we take a calm but honest look at ho...
Send us a text The most dangerous battles aren’t loud—they’re quiet, subtle, and disguised as harmless compromises. We open day 274 with a clear roadmap from James 4:7 that reframes spiritual warfare: surrender first, then stand. Rather than white-knuckling our way through temptation, we talk about aligning our thoughts and choices under God’s authority so the fight isn’t fueled by anxiety or pride, but by grace and clarity. From there, we get practical about resistance. We look at the every...
Send us a text What if the gap between information and transformation is reverence? We take a focused look at Proverbs 1:7—“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge”—and unpack why awe, not ego, is where learning truly begins. Rather than collecting spiritual facts, we explore the practice of building a life that’s grounded in humility, patience, gratitude, and a daily return to Scripture. Across this reflective close to our Lessons for Life series, we trace the themes that kept ...
Send us a text What happens when we reach a point in our spiritual journey where we think we've learned enough? Today's reflection challenges this complacency by diving into Proverbs 9:9 and exploring the profound connection between wisdom and teachability. True wisdom isn't measured by how much you know, but by how willing you remain to learn more. "Instruct the wise and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous and they will learn even more." This counterintuitive principle reveals some...
Send us a text Ready for a spiritual reset that will carry you through the week ahead? Today's meditation dives into the profound truth found in Lamentations 3:22-23 that has anchored believers through centuries of uncertainty. "The faithful love of the Lord never ends. His mercies never cease." These words, penned during one of history's darkest moments, remind us that God's faithfulness stands unwavering even when everything else seems to crumble. We explore what it means that God's mercie...
Send us a text Have you ever felt the frustration of carefully laid plans falling apart? Today's spiritual reflection dives deep into Proverbs 16:9 - "We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps" - a powerful reminder about who truly holds control in our lives. The episode explores the delicate balance between wise planning and divine guidance. While planning demonstrates wisdom and good stewardship, clinging too tightly to our own agenda often leads to disappointment and frustr...
Send us a text Have you ever felt adrift in a sea of changing opinions and endless distractions? Today's devotional from Colossians 3:16 offers the perfect antidote: becoming anchored in God's Word. We dive deep into what it means to let "the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives." This beautiful passage reminds us that Scripture isn't just something we read—it's meant to saturate our entire being. When God's Word fills us completely, it creates stability in an unstable ...
Send us a text What if the most powerful ministry isn't happening on stages or through viral content, but in the ordinary moments of your everyday life? Drawing from Matthew 5:16, "Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father," today's episode challenges the notion that we need perfect circumstances to make a spiritual impact. Jesus calls us to be light exactly where we are – in our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and even during une...
Send us a text Perfect love expels all fear. This powerful truth from 1 John 4:18 forms the foundation of today's spiritual reflection on how God's love builds unshakable confidence in our lives. Fear has a way of paralyzing us – keeping us from embracing opportunities, forming meaningful relationships, or stepping into our purpose. But what happens when we truly grasp how deeply and perfectly we are loved by God? Something remarkable occurs: fear begins to lose its grip on our hearts and mi...
Send us a text How much power do your thoughts truly hold over your life? Today we explore Philippians 4:8, where Paul offers profound guidance on mental discipline that remains remarkably relevant for our modern struggles with anxiety, negativity, and fear. The core message is both simple and transformative: "Your thoughts shape your emotions, and your emotions shape your actions." This spiritual principle explains why Paul urges believers to "fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable...
Send us a text Have you ever noticed how the things we chase most desperately often leave us feeling empty? In Day 265 of Wisdom for the Day, we explore the profound truth from Psalm 16:11 that reveals where authentic joy actually resides. The world tells us happiness comes through achievements, possessions, or others' approval, but these pursuits consistently fall short. Drawing from the New Living Translation of Psalm 16:11, "You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your pr...
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