The Wake-Up Call

Bringing this character trait of humility to a very practical outworking, the core requirement for becoming a wise person is teachability.

The awakened life moves. It speaks. It bears witness.

Fear often interprets silence as absence. But Jesus’s calm is not indifference. It is authority at rest.

Fear often interprets silence as absence. But Jesus’s calm is not indifference. It is authority at rest.

Mercy does not shame us awake. Mercy calls us awake.

But Jesus offers something different. Living water. Not a temporary fix, but a spring within.

Desire is not weakness. Desire is often the birthplace of faith.

While Christmas is a profound celebration for those who know and love Jesus, it is even more important for those who don’t.

We aren’t just saved from something but saved for something: to become more like Jesus.

His love unquestionably comes first. Our love is always in response to His.

The kingdom of God presents a different metric of success: love.

There may be multiple right decisions, but a decision made in love is always the best.

The commands of Jesus are commandments of love.

True love, as God demonstrates it, is not self-seeking; it willingly lays down personal comfort, preference, and privilege for the good of another.

God’s glory isn’t tied to any specific form or experience. His glory is in His presence.

In this episode of "Wake Up Call Conversations," JD Walt engages in a heartfelt conversation with Tara Beth Leach, a pastor and author, about her book "The Great Morning Revolution: Daily Spiritual Practices for Meaningful Moments with God." Tara Beth shares her personal journey through a challenging period marked by family health crises and financial struggles, which led her to a spiritual awakening. She describes how setting a morning routine of gratitude, reflection, exaltation, asking, and trusting transformed her life, providing a framework for others seeking spiritual renewal. The discussion highlights the importance of beginning each day with intention and the profound impact of dedicating the first moments of the morning to spiritual practices. JD and Tara Beth also reflect on the significance of early morning prayer, drawing inspiration from biblical examples and personal experiences. You can purchase Tara Beth's new book "The Great Morning Revolution" here: https://my.seedbed.com/product/the-great-morning-revolution-daily-spiritual-practices-for-meaningful-moments-with-god/

In brokenness and need is when the joy of salvation is realized.

Fixing our eyes on Jesus makes joy available to us, even in weariness, discouragement, or suffering, which seek to eclipse the joy we have before us.

This is the scope of God’s redemptive work: Nothing will be left untouched by it.

Through the power of the Spirit, we can affirm and encourage one another in faith, knowing that God’s promises are always best enjoyed together.