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Let me tell you something straight: who you are is not determined by your past, your failures, your title, or even your feelings. Your identity—your real identity—is found in one place only: in Christ. And when you discover what that truly means, everything changes.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)When you gave your life to Jesus, something supernatural happened. You didn't just receive forgiveness—you received a new identity. You were reborn, rewired, and redefined. And yet, so many of us keep living like nothing changed.We allow the enemy to label us by our sin. We allow culture to define us by performance or status. We even let our own insecurities narrate the story of who we are. But friend, if you are in Christ, the old is gone. GONE.That means:* You are forgiven, not condemned.* You are loved, not tolerated.* You are chosen, not overlooked.* You are seated with Christ, not crawling for acceptance.This identity isn't based on how well you behaved today. It's based on the finished work of Jesus. That truth is unshakable. That identity is eternal.So the question becomes: will you live out who God says you are—or who the world says you're not?Start today by speaking truth. You are a new creation. You are His. And nothing in this world can change that.Question of the Day:Do you live like a new creation—or are you still carrying the weight of your old identity?Mini Call to Action:Look in the mirror today and say this out loud: “I am a new creation in Christ. The old is gone. The new has come.” Repeat it until you believe it.Let's Pray:Father, thank You that my identity is secure in You. Help me to live like the new creation You've called me to be. Silence the lies and remind me who I truly am. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Don't just learn your identity—walk in it. You were made for more than the labels you've worn.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Let me tell you something straight: who you are is not determined by your past, your failures, your title, or even your feelings. Your identity—your real identity—is found in one place only: in Christ. And when you discover what that truly means, everything changes.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)When you gave your life to Jesus, something supernatural happened. You didn't just receive forgiveness—you received a new identity. You were reborn, rewired, and redefined. And yet, so many of us keep living like nothing changed.We allow the enemy to label us by our sin. We allow culture to define us by performance or status. We even let our own insecurities narrate the story of who we are. But friend, if you are in Christ, the old is gone. GONE.That means:* You are forgiven, not condemned.* You are loved, not tolerated.* You are chosen, not overlooked.* You are seated with Christ, not crawling for acceptance.This identity isn't based on how well you behaved today. It's based on the finished work of Jesus. That truth is unshakable. That identity is eternal.So the question becomes: will you live out who God says you are—or who the world says you're not?Start today by speaking truth. You are a new creation. You are His. And nothing in this world can change that.Question of the Day:Do you live like a new creation—or are you still carrying the weight of your old identity?Mini Call to Action:Look in the mirror today and say this out loud: “I am a new creation in Christ. The old is gone. The new has come.” Repeat it until you believe it.Let's Pray:Father, thank You that my identity is secure in You. Help me to live like the new creation You've called me to be. Silence the lies and remind me who I truly am. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Don't just learn your identity—walk in it. You were made for more than the labels you've worn.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

You don't train during the battle—you train before it. You don't sharpen your sword once the enemy shows up—you sharpen it in the quiet place, where no one sees but God. Every soldier knows: preparation is everything. And God, our Commander, is not just with us in the fight—He's training us for it.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.” — Psalm 144:1 (ESV)David didn't become a warrior the moment he faced Goliath. He was trained in the wilderness—fighting lions and bears when no one was watching. The battlefield was just where the private training became public.And the same is true for you.God trains you in the secret place. In the early morning prayer. In the Scriptures you memorize. In the worship you offer when no one else hears. Every moment in His presence is sharpening your spirit, strengthening your grip, and preparing your hands for war.You don't wait until the marriage is falling apart to learn how to fight for it. You don't wait until fear floods your heart to discover how to stand. You don't wait for an attack to learn how to pray. Training happens now.Your daily discipline is your daily weapon.And here's what's beautiful—God is the One doing the training. You don't have to figure this all out alone. He's shaping your character, forging your faith, and making sure that when the fight comes—you're not empty-handed.So don't resent the quiet seasons. Don't overlook the little battles. That daily obedience? That consistent time in the Word? That's warrior training.Question of the Day:Are you training for battle—or just reacting when it comes?Mini Call to Action:Commit 15 minutes today to prayer or Scripture—not out of routine, but as training. Ask God to sharpen you for the battles ahead.Let's Pray:Lord, thank You for training me. Forgive me when I've waited for war to prepare. Teach me to take my quiet time seriously, to let You build strength in me today for what may come tomorrow. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Victory starts in private. Show up for training. God is shaping a warrior.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

You don't train during the battle—you train before it. You don't sharpen your sword once the enemy shows up—you sharpen it in the quiet place, where no one sees but God. Every soldier knows: preparation is everything. And God, our Commander, is not just with us in the fight—He's training us for it.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.” — Psalm 144:1 (ESV)David didn't become a warrior the moment he faced Goliath. He was trained in the wilderness—fighting lions and bears when no one was watching. The battlefield was just where the private training became public.And the same is true for you.God trains you in the secret place. In the early morning prayer. In the Scriptures you memorize. In the worship you offer when no one else hears. Every moment in His presence is sharpening your spirit, strengthening your grip, and preparing your hands for war.You don't wait until the marriage is falling apart to learn how to fight for it. You don't wait until fear floods your heart to discover how to stand. You don't wait for an attack to learn how to pray. Training happens now.Your daily discipline is your daily weapon.And here's what's beautiful—God is the One doing the training. You don't have to figure this all out alone. He's shaping your character, forging your faith, and making sure that when the fight comes—you're not empty-handed.So don't resent the quiet seasons. Don't overlook the little battles. That daily obedience? That consistent time in the Word? That's warrior training.Question of the Day:Are you training for battle—or just reacting when it comes?Mini Call to Action:Commit 15 minutes today to prayer or Scripture—not out of routine, but as training. Ask God to sharpen you for the battles ahead.Let's Pray:Lord, thank You for training me. Forgive me when I've waited for war to prepare. Teach me to take my quiet time seriously, to let You build strength in me today for what may come tomorrow. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Victory starts in private. Show up for training. God is shaping a warrior.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

You may not always feel like praising, especially in a battle. But that's when praise is most powerful. Worship isn't a soft response—it's a spiritual strike. When you lift your hands, the enemy loses his grip. When you raise your voice, chains start falling. Worship is how warriors breathe in the fire.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Now when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men... who had come against Judah, so that they were routed.” — 2 Chronicles 20:22 (ESV)Judah didn't win that battle with swords. They didn't fight it with strategy. They sent out worshippers—and God ambushed the enemy.Let that settle in.Sometimes God doesn't call you to fight harder—He calls you to sing louder.Worship shifts the atmosphere. It realigns your spirit. It reminds your soul who your King is—and who the enemy isn't. Worship tells hell, “I may be in a storm, but I'm not shaken. My God is still worthy.”You may think you need a breakthrough before you can praise. But it's often your praise that creates the breakthrough.When Paul and Silas were in prison, they didn't wait for the doors to open. They worshiped in chains—and the chains broke.Don't underestimate the power of your song. Even if it's off-key. Even if it's tear-soaked. Even if it's whispered through fear. Heaven hears it. Hell fears it.Worship reminds you that the battle belongs to the Lord—and He's never lost one yet.Question of the Day:When was the last time you worshiped in the middle of a fight—not just after the victory?Mini Call to Action:Put on a worship song today—not for background noise, but as your battle cry. Sing it. Mean it. Let it rise louder than the storm.Let's Pray:God, teach me to worship even when it's hard. Let praise rise in my heart before the victory is visible. I trust that You fight for me, and I'll meet You on the battlefield—singing. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Don't wait to feel strong. Worship now. Watch God move.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Nuevo Viernes Eléctrico con una bestial tormenta de guitarrazos: escuchamos a Wet Leg, The Bones of J.R. Jones, Kings of Leon, Curtis Harding, Vampire Weekend, Black Lips, The Vaccines, The Strokes, Albert Hammond Jr., Rival Sons, DeWolff, Marcus King, The Warning, Justice, Breakbot, Tame Impala y Arctic Monkeys, entre otros.Playlist:THE BONES OF J.R. JONES - TroubleKINGS OF LEON - Red Morning LightCURTIS HARDING - SurfBLACK LIPS - Modern ArtVAMPIRE WEEKEND - A-PunkTHE VACCINES - If You WannaTHE KOOKS - Always Where I Need To BeTHE STROKES - JuiceboxALBERT HAMMOND JR. - Caught by My ShadowARCTIC MONKEYS - This House is a CircusDES ROCS - Outta My Mind (feat. The Cobra)DEAD POET SOCIETY - Hurt (feat. The Warning)GREEN DAY - BurnoutTHE WARNING - BurnoutTHE BLUE STONES - New ImmigrantWET LEG - CPRVIAGRA BOYS - Ain't NiceKID KAPICHI - Let's Get To WorkRAFFERTY - Apple PieBLACK PISTOL FIRE - Fleet FootBLACK PISTOL FIRE - Rock Bottom (feat. Gary Clark Jr.)ARDE BOGOTÁ - Los perrosROYAL BLOOD - Little MonsterTHEM CROOKED VULTURES - New FangLED ZEPPELIN - The Ocean (Live 1972)RIVAL SONS - Pressure and TimeDEWOLFF - Live Like YouMARCUS KING - Lie Lie LieTAME IMPALA - The Less I Know The BetterMGMT - KidsJUSTICE - D.A.N.C.E.BREAKBOT - Baby I'm YoursEscuchar audio

You may not always feel like praising, especially in a battle. But that's when praise is most powerful. Worship isn't a soft response—it's a spiritual strike. When you lift your hands, the enemy loses his grip. When you raise your voice, chains start falling. Worship is how warriors breathe in the fire.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Now when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men... who had come against Judah, so that they were routed.” — 2 Chronicles 20:22 (ESV)Judah didn't win that battle with swords. They didn't fight it with strategy. They sent out worshippers—and God ambushed the enemy.Let that settle in.Sometimes God doesn't call you to fight harder—He calls you to sing louder.Worship shifts the atmosphere. It realigns your spirit. It reminds your soul who your King is—and who the enemy isn't. Worship tells hell, “I may be in a storm, but I'm not shaken. My God is still worthy.”You may think you need a breakthrough before you can praise. But it's often your praise that creates the breakthrough.When Paul and Silas were in prison, they didn't wait for the doors to open. They worshiped in chains—and the chains broke.Don't underestimate the power of your song. Even if it's off-key. Even if it's tear-soaked. Even if it's whispered through fear. Heaven hears it. Hell fears it.Worship reminds you that the battle belongs to the Lord—and He's never lost one yet.Question of the Day:When was the last time you worshiped in the middle of a fight—not just after the victory?Mini Call to Action:Put on a worship song today—not for background noise, but as your battle cry. Sing it. Mean it. Let it rise louder than the storm.Let's Pray:God, teach me to worship even when it's hard. Let praise rise in my heart before the victory is visible. I trust that You fight for me, and I'll meet You on the battlefield—singing. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Don't wait to feel strong. Worship now. Watch God move.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

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Pressure doesn't mean you're losing—it often means you're getting closer to breakthrough. The enemy doesn't waste his ammo on someone going nowhere. So if you're feeling pressed, stretched, or surrounded, it might just mean you're standing exactly where God wants you. Now the question is—will you stay there?Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13 (ESV)Paul wasn't writing a motivational slogan—he was delivering a command to the weary, the under fire, and the under pressure.Be watchful.Keep your eyes open. The enemy is subtle—he slips in through offense, temptation, busyness, even good things that distract you from God things.Stand firm.This isn't the time to retreat. When the pressure increases, the call isn't to run—it's to plant your feet. Faith doesn't mean you don't feel the weight. It means you don't collapse under it.Act like men.Be courageous. Show up when it's uncomfortable. Speak truth even when it costs you. Fight for your family, your faith, your future.Be strong.But not in your own strength. In the Lord's. In His might. When yours runs out, His keeps going.Here's the truth: pressure exposes where your faith is rooted. If your roots go deep, the storm may bend you—but it won't break you. And when you stand firm under pressure, you don't just survive—you witness. You show others what it looks like to remain when it would be easier to run.Question of the Day:Where are you tempted to give up under pressure—and what truth will you plant your feet on today?Mini Call to Action:Write out 1 Corinthians 16:13. Post it somewhere visible this week. Every time pressure rises, read it aloud and stay grounded.Let's Pray:Lord, strengthen me when pressure mounts. Help me to stand when I feel like sitting down, to believe when it's easier to doubt. I choose to hold the ground You gave me. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Pressure doesn't define your faith—your stance does. Hold the line. God is with you.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Pressure doesn't mean you're losing—it often means you're getting closer to breakthrough. The enemy doesn't waste his ammo on someone going nowhere. So if you're feeling pressed, stretched, or surrounded, it might just mean you're standing exactly where God wants you. Now the question is—will you stay there?Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13 (ESV)Paul wasn't writing a motivational slogan—he was delivering a command to the weary, the under fire, and the under pressure.Be watchful.Keep your eyes open. The enemy is subtle—he slips in through offense, temptation, busyness, even good things that distract you from God things.Stand firm.This isn't the time to retreat. When the pressure increases, the call isn't to run—it's to plant your feet. Faith doesn't mean you don't feel the weight. It means you don't collapse under it.Act like men.Be courageous. Show up when it's uncomfortable. Speak truth even when it costs you. Fight for your family, your faith, your future.Be strong.But not in your own strength. In the Lord's. In His might. When yours runs out, His keeps going.Here's the truth: pressure exposes where your faith is rooted. If your roots go deep, the storm may bend you—but it won't break you. And when you stand firm under pressure, you don't just survive—you witness. You show others what it looks like to remain when it would be easier to run.Question of the Day:Where are you tempted to give up under pressure—and what truth will you plant your feet on today?Mini Call to Action:Write out 1 Corinthians 16:13. Post it somewhere visible this week. Every time pressure rises, read it aloud and stay grounded.Let's Pray:Lord, strengthen me when pressure mounts. Help me to stand when I feel like sitting down, to believe when it's easier to doubt. I choose to hold the ground You gave me. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Pressure doesn't define your faith—your stance does. Hold the line. God is with you.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the DMV Mess Hall, Rally Captain and Tailgate Ted dive into:Some July 4th mayhemWhat fans went through trying to score tickets to the Madrid gameThe official release of Training Camp datesTheir take on how many practices are open to fansThe latest on Terry McLaurin's contract holdout—and when it's time to start worrying if he's still a no-showThe DC City Council possibly missing the July 15th deadlineWhat that could mean for the team's return to DC—and how concerned they are that it might not happen.

You've probably heard it before—“Speak life.” But what if I told you that declaring God's Word is more than encouragement? It's warfare. When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He didn't argue, debate, or emotionally react. He quoted Scripture—and the devil left. That's not just inspiration; that's a strategy.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” — Proverbs 18:21 (ESV)You've been given a sword. Not a silent one. Not a decorative one. A weapon forged in heaven, sharp enough to split lies from truth—and you use it with your mouth.When the enemy attacks your identity, you don't just think your way out—you speak your way through. You declare:“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”“No weapon formed against me shall prosper.”“He who began a good work in me will bring it to completion.”You're not trying to convince God. You're reminding the enemy—and yourself—what God has already said.Why is this so powerful?Because spoken words carry spiritual weight. God created the universe by speaking. Jesus cast out demons with His voice. And you, filled with His Spirit, carry the same authority to declare truth into dark places.Don't just read your Bible—release it. Speak it over your mind, your family, your future. Don't wait for Sunday. Don't wait for feelings. Speak when you're tired. Speak when you're scared. Speak until your spirit stirs and your soul remembers who's in charge.You don't need perfect words. You need God's words.Question of the Day:What verse will you start declaring over your current battle—and how often will you speak it?Mini Call to Action:Choose one Scripture today and speak it out loud three times—morning, midday, and night. Make it your weapon, not just your reading.Let's Pray:God, Your Word is life. It's fire. It's a sword. Teach me to use it—not just read it. Help me declare truth with boldness and fight lies with Scripture. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!A whisper of God's Word in your mouth can shatter the enemy's roar. Speak up. Stand firm.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

You've probably heard it before—“Speak life.” But what if I told you that declaring God's Word is more than encouragement? It's warfare. When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He didn't argue, debate, or emotionally react. He quoted Scripture—and the devil left. That's not just inspiration; that's a strategy.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” — Proverbs 18:21 (ESV)You've been given a sword. Not a silent one. Not a decorative one. A weapon forged in heaven, sharp enough to split lies from truth—and you use it with your mouth.When the enemy attacks your identity, you don't just think your way out—you speak your way through. You declare:“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”“No weapon formed against me shall prosper.”“He who began a good work in me will bring it to completion.”You're not trying to convince God. You're reminding the enemy—and yourself—what God has already said.Why is this so powerful?Because spoken words carry spiritual weight. God created the universe by speaking. Jesus cast out demons with His voice. And you, filled with His Spirit, carry the same authority to declare truth into dark places.Don't just read your Bible—release it. Speak it over your mind, your family, your future. Don't wait for Sunday. Don't wait for feelings. Speak when you're tired. Speak when you're scared. Speak until your spirit stirs and your soul remembers who's in charge.You don't need perfect words. You need God's words.Question of the Day:What verse will you start declaring over your current battle—and how often will you speak it?Mini Call to Action:Choose one Scripture today and speak it out loud three times—morning, midday, and night. Make it your weapon, not just your reading.Let's Pray:God, Your Word is life. It's fire. It's a sword. Teach me to use it—not just read it. Help me declare truth with boldness and fight lies with Scripture. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!A whisper of God's Word in your mouth can shatter the enemy's roar. Speak up. Stand firm.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Discouragement isn't a feeling—it's a weapon. And the enemy knows how to use it well. If he can't destroy you, he'll try to deflate you. If he can't shut you up, he'll try to wear you out. But God didn't call you to live under a cloud of heaviness. He called you to war for your joy.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation.” — Psalm 42:11 (ESV)David knew what it meant to feel discouraged. He wasn't pretending here. He wasn't smiling through the pain or posting something inspirational to mask the hurt. He got honest with his soul—and then he spoke back to it.That's what spiritual warfare looks like on the inside.Discouragement creeps in subtly: a prayer unanswered, a delay you didn't expect, a voice in your head that says, “What's the point?” And before you know it, your strength is gone, your shield is down, and hope feels out of reach.But listen—hope is a weapon, and praise is your war cry.When discouragement hits, don't rehearse it. Don't replay every disappointment. Don't build a shrine to what hasn't happened yet. Instead, talk back. Remind your soul of what God has done, who He is, and what He's still doing behind the scenes.Faith doesn't ignore discouragement. Faith confronts it.There will be days when victory looks like just standing. And that's okay. Just don't sink. Stand, speak, praise, and press in. Joy isn't the absence of pain—it's the presence of God in the middle of it.Question of the Day:Where has discouragement tried to silence your praise—and how will you speak back today?Mini Call to Action:Take five minutes and write down three things God has done for you—then thank Him out loud for each one. Praise is your comeback.Let's Pray:Lord, when discouragement comes, remind me to fight back with hope. Help me speak truth to my soul. Stir up gratitude and joy in the middle of my struggle. I choose to trust You—even in the tension. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Don't let discouragement drain your fire. Hope loud. Praise louder.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Discouragement isn't a feeling—it's a weapon. And the enemy knows how to use it well. If he can't destroy you, he'll try to deflate you. If he can't shut you up, he'll try to wear you out. But God didn't call you to live under a cloud of heaviness. He called you to war for your joy.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation.” — Psalm 42:11 (ESV)David knew what it meant to feel discouraged. He wasn't pretending here. He wasn't smiling through the pain or posting something inspirational to mask the hurt. He got honest with his soul—and then he spoke back to it.That's what spiritual warfare looks like on the inside.Discouragement creeps in subtly: a prayer unanswered, a delay you didn't expect, a voice in your head that says, “What's the point?” And before you know it, your strength is gone, your shield is down, and hope feels out of reach.But listen—hope is a weapon, and praise is your war cry.When discouragement hits, don't rehearse it. Don't replay every disappointment. Don't build a shrine to what hasn't happened yet. Instead, talk back. Remind your soul of what God has done, who He is, and what He's still doing behind the scenes.Faith doesn't ignore discouragement. Faith confronts it.There will be days when victory looks like just standing. And that's okay. Just don't sink. Stand, speak, praise, and press in. Joy isn't the absence of pain—it's the presence of God in the middle of it.Question of the Day:Where has discouragement tried to silence your praise—and how will you speak back today?Mini Call to Action:Take five minutes and write down three things God has done for you—then thank Him out loud for each one. Praise is your comeback.Let's Pray:Lord, when discouragement comes, remind me to fight back with hope. Help me speak truth to my soul. Stir up gratitude and joy in the middle of my struggle. I choose to trust You—even in the tension. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Don't let discouragement drain your fire. Hope loud. Praise louder.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Deliverance isn't just for the demon-possessed. It's for the bound, the stuck, the tormented, and the oppressed. And it's not a once-in-a-lifetime experience—it's a lifestyle of freedom, walking in the full authority of Jesus. If you've been carrying chains, even quiet ones, today is your wake-up call: You were never meant to stay in prison.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me... He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” — Luke 4:18 (ESV)When Jesus began His public ministry, He opened the scroll and read Isaiah's prophecy aloud—and declared that freedom was His mission. And that mission didn't end at the cross—it extends to your life right now.Spiritual bondage can look like:* Addictions that feel impossible to break* Cycles of sin that come back stronger* Nightmares, tormenting thoughts, spiritual heaviness* Unexplained fear or panic that overwhelms faithThe world calls these symptoms. Jesus calls them signs of captivity. And He came to break every chain.Deliverance is about Jesus stepping into your prison cell, unlocking the door, and saying, “Walk with Me.” He doesn't shame you for being stuck—He sets you free and gives you the power to stay free.It starts with confession, continues with surrender, and leads to daily warfare. Freedom isn't passive—it's something you contend for. You renounce lies, cut off open doors, and partner with the Holy Spirit to clean house.This isn't spooky—it's sacred. God's desire isn't just for you to go to heaven. It's for you to live free on earth, reflecting the glory of the One who broke your chains.Question of the Day:Is there any area in your life where you've settled for management instead of freedom?Mini Call to Action:Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any hidden bondage. Confess it, renounce it, and declare your freedom in Christ aloud today.Let's Pray:Jesus, You came to set captives free—and I receive that freedom. Break every chain, expose every lie, and flood my heart with Your power. I don't want to manage bondage—I want it gone. In Your name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Freedom isn't just possible—it's promised. Step into it boldly.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Deliverance isn't just for the demon-possessed. It's for the bound, the stuck, the tormented, and the oppressed. And it's not a once-in-a-lifetime experience—it's a lifestyle of freedom, walking in the full authority of Jesus. If you've been carrying chains, even quiet ones, today is your wake-up call: You were never meant to stay in prison.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me... He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” — Luke 4:18 (ESV)When Jesus began His public ministry, He opened the scroll and read Isaiah's prophecy aloud—and declared that freedom was His mission. And that mission didn't end at the cross—it extends to your life right now.Spiritual bondage can look like:* Addictions that feel impossible to break* Cycles of sin that come back stronger* Nightmares, tormenting thoughts, spiritual heaviness* Unexplained fear or panic that overwhelms faithThe world calls these symptoms. Jesus calls them signs of captivity. And He came to break every chain.Deliverance is about Jesus stepping into your prison cell, unlocking the door, and saying, “Walk with Me.” He doesn't shame you for being stuck—He sets you free and gives you the power to stay free.It starts with confession, continues with surrender, and leads to daily warfare. Freedom isn't passive—it's something you contend for. You renounce lies, cut off open doors, and partner with the Holy Spirit to clean house.This isn't spooky—it's sacred. God's desire isn't just for you to go to heaven. It's for you to live free on earth, reflecting the glory of the One who broke your chains.Question of the Day:Is there any area in your life where you've settled for management instead of freedom?Mini Call to Action:Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any hidden bondage. Confess it, renounce it, and declare your freedom in Christ aloud today.Let's Pray:Jesus, You came to set captives free—and I receive that freedom. Break every chain, expose every lie, and flood my heart with Your power. I don't want to manage bondage—I want it gone. In Your name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Freedom isn't just possible—it's promised. Step into it boldly.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Strongholds don't look like battles. They feel like beliefs. Thought patterns. Habits that seem too big to break. But here's the truth: what feels permanent in your mind is often just a well-defended lie. And the Word of God wasn't given to just comfort you—it was given to tear that lie down.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” — 2 Corinthians 10:4 (ESV)A stronghold is any area in your life where the enemy has set up camp through deception. It may have started with pain… but it grew because of agreement. You believed something long enough that it built walls around your heart and mind.Maybe it sounds like:* “I'll never change.”* “God must be punishing me.”* “I'm always going to struggle with this.”Those aren't just passing thoughts. Those are spiritual fortresses the enemy hides behind.But here's what God says: You've been given weapons. And they are not weak. They are mighty through God to demolish strongholds—brick by brick, lie by lie.You don't fight strongholds with willpower. You fight them with truth. You confront them with Scripture. You tear down arguments with the authority of Christ.When you identify the lie, you take it captive. You don't entertain it anymore. You don't rehearse it. You replace it.And when you replace it with God's Word, the walls start to fall. Freedom becomes real. That inner war loses its grip.No matter how long the stronghold has stood, it's not stronger than the name of Jesus. Today, you can start pulling it down.Question of the Day:What lie have you been believing that needs to be dismantled with truth today?Mini Call to Action:Write down one stronghold—then find a verse that directly confronts it. Speak that verse every day this week.Let's Pray:Lord, I no longer want to live behind lies. Expose every stronghold and fill those spaces with Your truth. Your Word is my weapon, and I trust You to lead me to freedom. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Every stronghold has a weak spot—and the Word of God is your wrecking ball.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Strongholds don't look like battles. They feel like beliefs. Thought patterns. Habits that seem too big to break. But here's the truth: what feels permanent in your mind is often just a well-defended lie. And the Word of God wasn't given to just comfort you—it was given to tear that lie down.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” — 2 Corinthians 10:4 (ESV)A stronghold is any area in your life where the enemy has set up camp through deception. It may have started with pain… but it grew because of agreement. You believed something long enough that it built walls around your heart and mind.Maybe it sounds like:* “I'll never change.”* “God must be punishing me.”* “I'm always going to struggle with this.”Those aren't just passing thoughts. Those are spiritual fortresses the enemy hides behind.But here's what God says: You've been given weapons. And they are not weak. They are mighty through God to demolish strongholds—brick by brick, lie by lie.You don't fight strongholds with willpower. You fight them with truth. You confront them with Scripture. You tear down arguments with the authority of Christ.When you identify the lie, you take it captive. You don't entertain it anymore. You don't rehearse it. You replace it.And when you replace it with God's Word, the walls start to fall. Freedom becomes real. That inner war loses its grip.No matter how long the stronghold has stood, it's not stronger than the name of Jesus. Today, you can start pulling it down.Question of the Day:What lie have you been believing that needs to be dismantled with truth today?Mini Call to Action:Write down one stronghold—then find a verse that directly confronts it. Speak that verse every day this week.Let's Pray:Lord, I no longer want to live behind lies. Expose every stronghold and fill those spaces with Your truth. Your Word is my weapon, and I trust You to lead me to freedom. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Every stronghold has a weak spot—and the Word of God is your wrecking ball.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There's power in your words—especially when they're backed by heaven. Jesus didn't give us authority just so we could feel spiritually safe; He gave it so we could take territory. And that's exactly what binding and loosing is about. It's more than a church phrase—it's a warfare command. And it starts with believing you have the authority to use it.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” — Matthew 18:18 (ESV)Binding and loosing is rooted in the spiritual authority Jesus gave His followers. To bind is to forbid something—shutting it down, locking it out. To loose is to release—inviting what is of heaven into your situation. These are legal terms in the spirit realm, not emotional reactions.What does that look like in practice?You bind the spirit of fear and loose the peace of God over your household.You bind confusion and loose clarity in your decision-making.You bind the spirit of lust, addiction, or offense—and loose purity, deliverance, and forgiveness.This isn't magic. It's alignment. You're coming into agreement with what God has already declared in heaven—and enforcing it on earth through faith-filled prayer.But here's the catch: you must be under authority to exercise authority. That means walking in obedience to Christ and His Word. The authority isn't in your name—it's in His.Binding and loosing isn't about being loud—it's about being aligned. It's not about shouting into the air—it's about standing on Scripture and partnering with the Spirit.Don't let the enemy bluff you out of your own authority. You've been given keys—use them.Question of the Day:What needs to be bound or loosed in your life today—and are you walking in the authority to do it?Mini Call to Action:Find one promise of God that applies to your current battle. Bind what opposes it. Loose what aligns with it. Speak it in prayer—and believe it.Let's Pray:Jesus, thank You for entrusting me with authority. Teach me to pray with precision, to bind what is not of You, and to loose what brings Your kingdom to earth. I stand in Your power, not mine. Amen.Let's Get To Work!You've got keys in your hand—and hell knows it. Time to use them.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There's power in your words—especially when they're backed by heaven. Jesus didn't give us authority just so we could feel spiritually safe; He gave it so we could take territory. And that's exactly what binding and loosing is about. It's more than a church phrase—it's a warfare command. And it starts with believing you have the authority to use it.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” — Matthew 18:18 (ESV)Binding and loosing is rooted in the spiritual authority Jesus gave His followers. To bind is to forbid something—shutting it down, locking it out. To loose is to release—inviting what is of heaven into your situation. These are legal terms in the spirit realm, not emotional reactions.What does that look like in practice?You bind the spirit of fear and loose the peace of God over your household.You bind confusion and loose clarity in your decision-making.You bind the spirit of lust, addiction, or offense—and loose purity, deliverance, and forgiveness.This isn't magic. It's alignment. You're coming into agreement with what God has already declared in heaven—and enforcing it on earth through faith-filled prayer.But here's the catch: you must be under authority to exercise authority. That means walking in obedience to Christ and His Word. The authority isn't in your name—it's in His.Binding and loosing isn't about being loud—it's about being aligned. It's not about shouting into the air—it's about standing on Scripture and partnering with the Spirit.Don't let the enemy bluff you out of your own authority. You've been given keys—use them.Question of the Day:What needs to be bound or loosed in your life today—and are you walking in the authority to do it?Mini Call to Action:Find one promise of God that applies to your current battle. Bind what opposes it. Loose what aligns with it. Speak it in prayer—and believe it.Let's Pray:Jesus, thank You for entrusting me with authority. Teach me to pray with precision, to bind what is not of You, and to loose what brings Your kingdom to earth. I stand in Your power, not mine. Amen.Let's Get To Work!You've got keys in your hand—and hell knows it. Time to use them.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Full episode of Jake and Ben with Jake Scott and Ben Anderson on July 3, 2025 Newest Jazz draft class starts their training and get ready for the Summer League Top 3 Stories Red Panda gets hurt during halftime performance Jake and Ben caught up with Isaiah Collier to talk about Summer League and year 2 with the Jazz How will this young Jazz roster look this season? Vacation plans for the 4th of July

First hour of Jake and Ben with Jake Scott and Ben Anderson on July 3, 2025 Newest Jazz draft class starts their training and get ready for the Summer League Top 3 Stories Red Panda gets hurt during halftime performance

There's a reason the enemy targets families—because family is where faith is formed, identity is shaped, and legacy is born. If the enemy can disrupt your home, he'll do everything he can to distract, divide, and destroy. But you, my friend, have a spiritual post to stand on. You are the watchman on the wall.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.” — Nehemiah 4:14 (ESV)Nehemiah was building a physical wall—but make no mistake, the spiritual principle applies. The call is clear: fight for your family.This isn't about being aggressive in the flesh—it's about being intentional in the Spirit. Guarding your family means praying over your children's hearts. It means rebuking fear, anxiety, and confusion at the front door before it seeps into your living room. It means leading your household with Scripture, with worship, and with wisdom.Satan loves a distracted leader. A passive protector. A silent spiritual authority. But you weren't placed in your home to watch it unravel—you were placed to war for it.Guarding your family spiritually means setting the tone in your home. What gets your attention gets access. So, what music plays? What voices are shaping your kids? What attitudes are being tolerated in the atmosphere?You don't have to live in fear—but you do have to live on alert. Pray over your spouse. Anoint your kids' pillows. Speak life out loud in the kitchen. Create an environment where the enemy feels unwelcome and heaven feels close.Your prayers may be silent, but they're shaking things in the spirit realm.Question of the Day:Where have you let your spiritual guard down in your home—and how can you reclaim that ground today?Mini Call to Action:Walk through your home today, room by room. Pray over it aloud. Declare peace, purity, and protection in every space.Let's Pray:Father, make me a spiritual warrior for my family. Open my eyes to attacks I've missed. Teach me to cover my home in prayer, love, and truth. Let our household be a fortress of Your presence. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Your family isn't just your blessing—it's your battlefield. And you've been called to guard it.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There's a reason the enemy targets families—because family is where faith is formed, identity is shaped, and legacy is born. If the enemy can disrupt your home, he'll do everything he can to distract, divide, and destroy. But you, my friend, have a spiritual post to stand on. You are the watchman on the wall.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.” — Nehemiah 4:14 (ESV)Nehemiah was building a physical wall—but make no mistake, the spiritual principle applies. The call is clear: fight for your family.This isn't about being aggressive in the flesh—it's about being intentional in the Spirit. Guarding your family means praying over your children's hearts. It means rebuking fear, anxiety, and confusion at the front door before it seeps into your living room. It means leading your household with Scripture, with worship, and with wisdom.Satan loves a distracted leader. A passive protector. A silent spiritual authority. But you weren't placed in your home to watch it unravel—you were placed to war for it.Guarding your family spiritually means setting the tone in your home. What gets your attention gets access. So, what music plays? What voices are shaping your kids? What attitudes are being tolerated in the atmosphere?You don't have to live in fear—but you do have to live on alert. Pray over your spouse. Anoint your kids' pillows. Speak life out loud in the kitchen. Create an environment where the enemy feels unwelcome and heaven feels close.Your prayers may be silent, but they're shaking things in the spirit realm.Question of the Day:Where have you let your spiritual guard down in your home—and how can you reclaim that ground today?Mini Call to Action:Walk through your home today, room by room. Pray over it aloud. Declare peace, purity, and protection in every space.Let's Pray:Father, make me a spiritual warrior for my family. Open my eyes to attacks I've missed. Teach me to cover my home in prayer, love, and truth. Let our household be a fortress of Your presence. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Your family isn't just your blessing—it's your battlefield. And you've been called to guard it.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

What if instead of software coaching you on how to use it–what buttons to push and what file menus to open–the software could just use itself, once it knew what you wanted? We explore Intuit's new AI agents in the latest installment of our oral history project.We Meet:  Alex Balazs, CTO of Intuit Credits:This episode of SHIFT was produced by Jennifer Strong with help from Emma Cillekens. It was mixed by Garret Lang, with original music from him and Jacob Gorski. Art by Meg Marco.

Most of us know how to pray after the attack hits. We beg for rescue. We plead for peace. But there's a deeper calling in warfare prayer—one that doesn't just respond to battle, but initiates it. Offense isn't arrogance. It's spiritual obedience that says, “I'm not waiting for the enemy to hit me. I'm moving in first—with authority.”Our springboard for today's discussion is:“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” — James 5:16 (ESV)Too often we treat prayer like a last resort. But in the kingdom of God, prayer is air support—and it's how we take ground. There's a boldness that rises when you understand that prayer isn't just emotional comfort—it's strategic warfare.Defensive prayer says, “Lord, protect me from what's coming.”Offensive prayer says, “Lord, go before me. Crush the enemy's schemes. Tear down strongholds.”You pray with insight—not just reaction. You call things into alignment before they spiral. You speak promises over your family, clarity over your mind, and truth into the atmosphere.And here's the key: righteousness. Not perfection—but right-standing with God through Jesus. That's what gives your prayers power. Not fancy words. Not emotional highs. Just raw, Spirit-filled faith.When you pray offensively, you stop begging—and start declaring. You remind the enemy of his place. You wield Scripture like a sword. You don't ask for victory—you pray from victory.You were never meant to live on the run. You were born to advance the Kingdom.Question of the Day:What's one area where you've been praying defensively—and how can you shift to praying offensively?Mini Call to Action:Choose one Scripture. Speak it boldly in prayer today—not from fear, but from victory. Don't ask for permission. Take ground.Let's Pray:Lord, ignite a warrior spirit in me. Teach me to pray with power, with clarity, and with confidence in Your promises. Let my prayers move heaven and shake hell. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Stop reacting—start advancing. Victory belongs to those who pray like it.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Most of us know how to pray after the attack hits. We beg for rescue. We plead for peace. But there's a deeper calling in warfare prayer—one that doesn't just respond to battle, but initiates it. Offense isn't arrogance. It's spiritual obedience that says, “I'm not waiting for the enemy to hit me. I'm moving in first—with authority.”Our springboard for today's discussion is:“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” — James 5:16 (ESV)Too often we treat prayer like a last resort. But in the kingdom of God, prayer is air support—and it's how we take ground. There's a boldness that rises when you understand that prayer isn't just emotional comfort—it's strategic warfare.Defensive prayer says, “Lord, protect me from what's coming.”Offensive prayer says, “Lord, go before me. Crush the enemy's schemes. Tear down strongholds.”You pray with insight—not just reaction. You call things into alignment before they spiral. You speak promises over your family, clarity over your mind, and truth into the atmosphere.And here's the key: righteousness. Not perfection—but right-standing with God through Jesus. That's what gives your prayers power. Not fancy words. Not emotional highs. Just raw, Spirit-filled faith.When you pray offensively, you stop begging—and start declaring. You remind the enemy of his place. You wield Scripture like a sword. You don't ask for victory—you pray from victory.You were never meant to live on the run. You were born to advance the Kingdom.Question of the Day:What's one area where you've been praying defensively—and how can you shift to praying offensively?Mini Call to Action:Choose one Scripture. Speak it boldly in prayer today—not from fear, but from victory. Don't ask for permission. Take ground.Let's Pray:Lord, ignite a warrior spirit in me. Teach me to pray with power, with clarity, and with confidence in Your promises. Let my prayers move heaven and shake hell. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Stop reacting—start advancing. Victory belongs to those who pray like it.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

We've all heard about the armor of God—maybe you memorized it in Sunday School or highlighted it in your Bible. But the armor wasn't given to decorate your bookshelf. It was meant for battle. Real armor. Real war. And today, we're stepping into the action.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” — Ephesians 6:11 (ESV)Paul wasn't writing theory when he described the armor. He was under Roman guard, likely chained to soldiers, and very aware of what armor was meant for: protection, preparation, and perseverance.Let's break this down for battle:* Belt of Truth – This isn't just about honesty. It's about being anchored in what God says—even when your feelings scream the opposite.* Breastplate of Righteousness – Not your righteousness—His. It guards your heart when the enemy tries to bring up your past or disqualify you.* Shoes of the Gospel of Peace – Your foundation is peace. You walk into battle knowing your steps are ordered by God, not driven by fear.* Shield of Faith – Every lie, every fiery dart, every discouragement? Your faith in God extinguishes them when held up daily.* Helmet of Salvation – Guard your mind. Remember who you are in Christ and whose you are.* Sword of the Spirit – The Word of God isn't just comfort—it's your weapon. Speak it. Declare it. Fight with it.This isn't passive gear—it's active armor. And you don't put it on just once. You wear it every day, through prayer, worship, and truth.Don't go into spiritual battles unarmed. You've already been given everything you need to stand strong.Question of the Day:Which piece of armor are you least intentional about wearing—and how can you strengthen it today?Mini Call to Action:Choose one piece of armor you've overlooked. Look up a verse connected to it and pray that truth over your life today.Let's Pray:Father, clothe me in Your armor. Make me battle-ready. Remind me to walk in truth, righteousness, peace, and faith—and to wield Your Word with boldness. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!The armor only works if you wear it—and the battlefield won't wait.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

You can't fight what you can't identify. One of the enemy's greatest strategies is staying hidden—twisting situations, manipulating thoughts, and making his attacks feel like “just life.” But once you learn to recognize his patterns, you stop reacting in the flesh and start responding in the Spirit.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” — 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV)Spiritual warfare doesn't always look like Hollywood drama. It often shows up in subtle ways: discouragement that sneaks in unexpectedly, division in relationships, confusion about God's voice, and anxiety that feels like it came from nowhere. That's not coincidence—that's strategy.Satan is a deceiver, not a creator. He can't make anything new—he only distorts what already exists. He'll take God's truth and twist it. He'll take your weakness and exploit it. He'll use fear, shame, and distraction to steal your joy and silence your prayers.That's why Peter tells us to be watchful—not paranoid, but spiritually alert. We must train our minds to recognize when a battle is not just physical or emotional—but spiritual. That moment of hopelessness after a breakthrough? That temptation right after a victory? Those aren't random. They're tactical.But here's the good news: the moment you recognize the enemy, you've already taken the first step toward victory. Because now you can fight with discernment. You can pray with purpose. You can rebuke lies with truth.And most importantly—you don't fight alone.Question of the Day:Where have you seen patterns of attack in your life that might be more spiritual than circumstantial?Mini Call to Action:Take 10 minutes today and ask the Holy Spirit to show you one area where the enemy has been at work undetected. Write it down—and speak truth over it.Let's Pray:Lord, open my eyes to see where the enemy is working in my life. Give me discernment and spiritual clarity. Teach me to stand alert, to pray boldly, and to trust fully in Your victory. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!You're not just surviving life—you're a soldier in a battle. And the first step to winning? Spot the enemy before he strikes.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Spiritual weariness doesn't always announce itself with a crash—it often creeps in like a slow leak. You still go through the motions. You still show up. But deep inside, you're drained. You've prayed, fasted, fought, believed… and now you're just tired. And the temptation to let go feels stronger than ever.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 (ESV)God never denied that weariness would come. In fact, Paul's words here acknowledge the very real weight of doing good in a broken world. But the promise is powerful: if you don't give up… you will reap.That's not hype. That's harvest. God sees what you've planted in prayer. He sees what you've carried in silence. He sees every tear, every late-night intercession, every quiet act of obedience. And He's not ignoring it. He's growing something underneath the surface that you can't yet see.But in seasons of exhaustion, you don't need to “do more”—you need to hold tighter. Not to your own strength. Not to your routines. To Him.Sometimes, clinging to God looks like resting in His Word when you can't feel His presence. Sometimes, it looks like crying out instead of shutting down. Sometimes, it looks like letting others carry you for a while.You're not weak for being weary. You're human. And the Father knows your frame. He's not waiting for you to impress Him—He's asking you to lean on Him.So today, take one more step. Not because you feel strong, but because He is. And because in due season… you will reap.Question of the Day:What part of your life feels the heaviest right now—and how can you cling tighter to God instead of letting go?Mini Call to Action:Take five minutes today to speak Galatians 6:9 over your weary heart. Then text or call someone to pray with you. Don't carry it alone.Let's Pray:Lord, I'm tired. But I'm not giving up. Help me to hold on when everything tells me to let go. Breathe new strength into me. Help me trust the harvest that I can't yet see. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Weariness may come—but so will the harvest, if you don't quit.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Hawks first round draft pick Asa Newell joins Andy and Abe to talk about the week surrounding the draft, and getting started with the Hawks.

Disappointment is a silent thief. It doesn't always show up loudly—but it lingers. It questions your prayers. It clouds your joy. It slowly erodes your confidence in God's goodness. Maybe you didn't get the healing, the breakthrough, the answer you begged God for. And now you're left wondering: Can I really trust Him again?Our springboard for today's discussion is:“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22–23 (ESV)Jeremiah wrote these words while looking at a destroyed Jerusalem—smoke rising, hope scattered, grief pressing in from every side. And yet, even there, he said: God's mercy is new. His love hasn't stopped. His faithfulness remains.That kind of trust doesn't come from having all the answers—it comes from knowing the heart of God. You may not understand why something happened. But you can choose to believe who God still is.Disappointment invites you to harden your heart. To play it safe. To believe, “If I don't expect much, I won't get hurt again.” But faith doesn't grow behind walls—it grows in surrender. The same hands that held your loss can hold your future. The same God who didn't answer the way you hoped still holds every moment of your life in His care.To trust again doesn't mean forgetting what happened. It means choosing not to let disappointment define your relationship with God. It means choosing to open your heart again to the One who can heal it.It's okay to start small. A whispered prayer. A song sung through tears. A decision to say, “Lord, I still believe—help my unbelief.”Question of the Day:Where in your life has disappointment made it hard to trust God—and what would it look like to give that place back to Him?Mini Call to Action:Write down one area where hope has been hard. Then write this beneath it: “His mercies are new every morning.” Let that be your declaration today.Let's Pray:Lord, I bring You my disappointment—not to hide it, but to heal it. I want to trust You again. Teach me how. Show me Your faithfulness in a fresh way. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Disappointment is real—but it's not your final chapter. God is still writing.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

When your heart breaks, it feels like time stands still. Your breath catches. Your world shifts. You try to function, but the pain keeps whispering that nothing will ever be the same again. Whether it's the loss of someone you love, a dream that collapsed, a betrayal, or an unexpected blow—you're not alone in that space. God sees it. And He moves toward the brokenhearted.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 (ESV)God isn't afraid of your heartbreak. He doesn't pull back from your tears, your questions, or even your anger. He steps into it. Psalm 34 doesn't say He tolerates the brokenhearted. It says He's near them. And not just nearby in theory—but close in presence, in comfort, and in rescue.Hope doesn't mean pretending the pain isn't there. Hope means acknowledging the pain, and still believing there's something on the other side of it. It means trusting that God is writing a greater story, even if all you can see is the torn page in front of you.The world says, “Get over it.” But God says, “Come to Me with it.” He doesn't rush your healing. He walks with you through it.Hope for the brokenhearted doesn't come from quick fixes. It comes from quiet presence. From the Word of God gently restoring what has been torn. From worship in the middle of weeping. From other believers who hold up your arms when you can't lift your own.And when you feel like you're barely holding on, remember: God isn't asking you to hold it all together. He's holding you.You may be broken, but you are not beyond repair. In God's hands, even shattered hearts can shine again.Question of the Day:What's one step you can take today to move toward hope—no matter how small?Mini Call to Action:Write the words of Psalm 34:18 on paper and place it somewhere visible. Let God's nearness be the truth you lean on this week.Let's Pray:Father, I bring You the pieces of my heart. I don't know how to put them back together—but I trust that You do. Draw near. Heal what's broken. And fill me again with hope. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Hope doesn't deny the pain—it declares that God's not done yet.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

What you put in is what you will get out. Put your head down and get to work. One of the best motivational speeches of all time featuring Eric Thomas. Edited by Motiversity.SpeakerEric Thomashttps://www.youtube.com/user/etthehiphoppreacherhttps://twitter.com/Ericthomasbtchttps://www.instagram.com/etthehiphoppreacher/https://www.facebook.com/etthehiphoppreacherhttp://etinspires.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a kind of tired that sleep doesn't fix. A weariness that goes deeper than the body. Spiritual burnout happens when we're doing all the right things—but no longer from the right source. The passion fades. The prayers dry up. And you start wondering if you have anything left to give.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (ESV)Jesus never asked us to carry the full weight of ministry, family, or life on our own. Yet we often try. We serve. We give. We lead. We pour out. And if we're not careful, we stop going to the well and start running on empty.Burnout doesn't always come from rebellion—it often comes from running without refueling.If you're feeling numb spiritually, that's not a sign of failure. It's a signal that something needs to be realigned. And Jesus' invitation is simple: “Come to Me.”Not to a new strategy. Not to a performance checklist. To Him.Rest is not found in inactivity—it's found in intimacy. You can be busy and still burn bright if you're rooted in Christ. And you can be doing “good things” but missing the best thing—sitting at His feet.Take time to return. Slow down. Let God minister to you. Let Him remind you that your value is not in your output—it's in your relationship with Him.He doesn't want you to burn out. He wants you to burn with Him—not away from Him.Question of the Day:Where have you been giving without receiving—and how can you come back to Jesus for rest?Mini Call to Action:Block out 15 minutes today. No phone. No noise. Just sit with God. Don't perform—just be present.Let's Pray:Jesus, I'm tired. Not just in my body, but in my soul. I come back to You. Restore me. Refill me. Teach me to rest in Your presence, not just serve from it. In Your name, amen.Let's Get To Work!You weren't created to run on empty—come back to the well that never runs dry.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Storms will come. That's not a matter of if—but when. The question is: where will you stand when the wind picks up, and how will you respond when the waves crash in? The answer isn't in trying to control the storm—it's in knowing who's in the boat.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!' And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” — Mark 4:39 (ESV)The disciples panicked—and it's easy to understand why. The storm was real. The danger was intense. And Jesus was… asleep.That's how it feels sometimes, doesn't it? Like God's sleeping on your situation while everything around you falls apart. But notice what Jesus did—He didn't panic. He didn't match the chaos. He commanded peace.And peace obeyed.That same Jesus is with you now. He may not always calm the storm immediately, but He always brings peace to the one who calls on Him. Peace is not the absence of struggle—it's the presence of Christ in the middle of it.If you're overwhelmed right now, stop trying to control the outcome. Call on the One who controls the wind and the waves. Let Him quiet your heart even if the storm still rages around you.The goal isn't to escape the storm—the goal is to walk through it without losing your peace.Question of the Day:Are you trying to calm the storm yourself—or are you calling on the One who speaks to storms?Mini Call to Action:Take five minutes today, close your eyes, and breathe deeply. Say aloud, “Peace. Be still.” Let those words settle into your spirit as a declaration of trust.Let's Pray:Jesus, I invite Your peace into the chaos of my life. Remind me that You are near, that You are greater than the storm, and that my soul can rest in You. In Your name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Peace doesn't come from the storm dying down—it comes from knowing Jesus never left.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

When hardship strikes, it feels like everything unravels—our plans, our peace, even our confidence in what God promised. But this is exactly when His Word matters most. In times of crisis, we don't cling to what we feel—we cling to what He has said.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (ESV)This verse isn't a cliché—it's a cornerstone. Paul didn't write it from a place of comfort. He wrote it as someone who had been beaten, imprisoned, shipwrecked, betrayed, and misunderstood. And yet, his conviction remained unshaken: God works all things—even suffering—for good.That doesn't mean everything feels good. It doesn't mean every moment is easy. But it means nothing is wasted.Your hardship might feel random, but it's not. Your pain may seem senseless, but in God's hands, it has purpose. He redeems what looks ruined. He transforms what feels hopeless. He rewrites stories with endings we never saw coming.When God makes a promise, He's not speaking from your perspective—He's speaking from eternity. He sees the full picture. He knows how this chapter connects to the next. And even in your deepest sorrow, His Word stands firm.This is why we need His promises hidden in our hearts before the storm hits. Because in the middle of the storm, emotions scream—but truth sustains.If you're in hardship today, don't just survive it. Anchor yourself in what God has said.Question of the Day:What promise from God do you need to hold onto right now—despite what you're feeling?Mini Call to Action:Write down Romans 8:28 on a card or in your phone. Every time discouragement rises, read it aloud. Let God's Word reshape your focus.Let's Pray:Lord, thank You that nothing in my life is wasted. Even in hardship, You are working. Help me to trust Your promises when I can't see the outcome. Remind me that You are faithful. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!When the pain is loud, let the promises of God be louder.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Speaker: Pastor Brad GrayTitle: Let's Get to WorkText: Jeremiah 1:1-19Date: 2025-06-22, Sunday morningFor more information about our church, visit www.stoningtonbaptist.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stoningtonbaptist.substack.com

Sickness shakes us. Loss devastates us. When the body begins to fail or when someone we love slips from our arms, our theology gets tested. It's in these moments that faith either crumbles—or deepens. And it all depends on where we anchor our hope.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” — 2 Corinthians 4:16 (ESV)Paul doesn't minimize suffering—he reframes it. He reminds us that while the body grows weaker, God is doing something powerful in the unseen places. In the hospital bed. In the quiet hospice room. In the slow fading of strength. God is not absent—He's active, renewing us from the inside out.Illness is never easy. Whether you're the one fighting or the one watching a loved one suffer, the pain is real. The questions are real. The weariness is heavy. But the promise of God is this: you do not have to lose heart.Your value is not measured by physical ability. Your faith is not invalidated by emotional struggle. Your strength is not found in your muscles—it's in your spirit, and God is the One renewing it day by day.Loss may take someone from your life, but it cannot take the promises of eternity. Healing may not come how you prayed—but God's presence will never fail to show up.We walk by faith—not by what we see, not by what we feel, but by the truth that Jesus is still the Healer, the Comforter, and the Resurrection and the Life.Question of the Day:How is God inviting you to trust Him right now—in your weakness, or in your grief?Mini Call to Action:Take a few minutes today to speak 2 Corinthians 4:16 out loud. Declare it over your body, your mind, or someone you love who's suffering.Let's Pray:Lord, I bring my weakness and my pain to You. I choose to trust Your hand when I don't understand Your plan. Renew me from the inside out. Give me strength for today and hope for eternity. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!The body may break, but the Spirit never stops rising.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Grief is sacred. It's not weakness. It's not faithlessness. It's the natural outpouring of love when something or someone is lost. But for those who belong to Christ, grief carries a companion—hope. And that hope changes everything.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“But we do not want you to be uninformed… that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (ESV)The Bible doesn't say we shouldn't grieve. It says we don't grieve like the world does—like those without the promise of redemption, resurrection, or reunion. Our grief is real, but it is not final.When death strikes, when relationships are lost, when dreams are buried—we feel it deeply. Jesus did too. He wept. He felt sorrow. He bore it. But He also conquered it.To grieve with hope means we bring our sorrow to the foot of the cross and say, “Even in this… I will trust You.” It means we don't rush the pain, but we also don't drown in it. We feel, we mourn, we cry—but we do so tethered to a truth greater than our tears.Hope whispers that God sees our pain. Hope declares that eternity is real. Hope reminds us that even what's been taken can one day be restored.If you're grieving today, you're not alone. God is close to the brokenhearted. He's near in the pain. He's listening. And He will not waste one ounce of your sorrow.Question of the Day:Where do you need to invite hope back into your grief?Mini Call to Action:Light a candle today. Let it represent the light of hope in your sorrow. As it burns, pray for God's comfort and the promise of restoration to rise in your heart.Let's Pray:Lord, I bring my grief to You. I don't hide it. I don't deny it. But I ask You to fill it with Your presence and anchor it with Your hope. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Grief may visit, but hope refuses to leave.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There are moments in life when nothing seems to add up. You've prayed, obeyed, sought the Lord—and still, the outcome doesn't make sense. Doors close that you thought were open. Answers delay. Pain lingers. The roadmap you thought you had suddenly disappears. And it's in those moments that the question rises: Can I still trust God when I don't understand Him?Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV)God never promised that our understanding would always align with His direction. He simply said, “Trust Me.” That means we choose faith over clarity. We walk in obedience even when we can't explain the terrain.When life doesn't make sense, that's not the time to back away—it's the time to press in. Trust is most powerful when it's hardest to give. That's where real surrender begins. Not when the path is easy, but when the path is unclear.Choosing to trust in chaos means we stop trying to control everything. It means we quit writing our own outcomes and start resting in the One who sees the end from the beginning.God doesn't ask you to understand—He asks you to follow. And He promises to direct the path. Not always the shortest. Not always the smoothest. But always the one that leads you closer to Him.When life stops making sense, anchor yourself in what never changes—His character, His promises, His faithfulness.Question of the Day:What part of your life right now feels confusing—and how can you submit that place to God's direction today?Mini Call to Action:Write down Proverbs 3:5–6 and say it out loud every time your mind starts chasing answers God hasn't given yet.Let's Pray:Lord, I choose to trust You. Even when it doesn't make sense. Even when the path feels unclear. Help me release control and follow where You lead. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Clarity may come later—but trust is for right now.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Resilient faith doesn't come from smooth seasons—it's built in storms. Faith that survives isn't shallow or emotional. It's grounded in truth, tested by adversity, and strengthened through endurance. If you want deep faith, you can expect deep pressure. But the result? Hope that doesn't fade.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.” — Romans 5:3–4 (ESV)God doesn't waste suffering. He doesn't allow pain without purpose. According to Romans 5, suffering—when surrendered—leads to endurance. And endurance begins to shape your character. It chisels away pride, fear, and spiritual immaturity. It refines motives. And out of that character, hope is born—not a vague optimism, but a rooted, tested, undeniable confidence in God.This kind of faith doesn't collapse when the bank account drops or the diagnosis comes. It doesn't unravel when the prayers take longer than expected. It stays planted.The world wants quick relief. God desires lasting transformation. He's not just rescuing you from the storm—He's forming someone strong in the middle of it.Building resilient faith means:* Trusting even when the outcome isn't visible.* Standing even when you're tired.* Worshiping even when you feel broken.* Staying rooted in the Word when the feelings fade.You're not just surviving a hard time. You're becoming someone who won't be shaken the next time. That's what resilient faith is—it bends, but it doesn't break. Because it's anchored in a God who never fails.Question of the Day:Where is God calling you to stand firm right now—so He can build something stronger in you?Mini Call to Action:Take five minutes today and thank God—out loud—for what He's building in you through your current trial. Don't thank Him for the pain—thank Him for the purpose.Let's Pray:Father, make my faith strong. Not shallow. Not temporary. But deep, refined, and lasting. Help me endure and trust You through every storm. Build in me the kind of faith that stands. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Resilient faith isn't found in the easy places. It's forged in fire—and finished in grace.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There are few things more disorienting than feeling like God is silent. The heavens feel closed, your prayers seem unanswered, and your spirit longs for even the faintest whisper. Many of us know what it's like to cry out in pain, only to be met with what feels like divine stillness. But even in silence, God is not absent.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?” — Psalm 13:1 (ESV)David, the man after God's own heart, wasn't afraid to express deep frustration and anguish in his relationship with the Lord. He didn't hide his heart—he brought it fully before God. That kind of honesty is part of what faith looks like in times of silence.When God seems quiet, it's tempting to believe the worst—that He has left, that He's uninterested, or that your prayers don't matter. But silence is not the same as absence. Often, God is doing His deepest work in your life in the quiet spaces—strengthening your roots, building trust, refining your heart.The silence stretches us. It tests whether we will lean into His Word even when His voice seems still. When fresh direction doesn't come, go back to the last thing He told you. Stay rooted in Scripture. Remember His faithfulness in past seasons.Trust grows in the quiet. Obedience deepens. Spiritual maturity takes shape not just in what we hear—but in how we respond when we don't.Question of the Day:What does faith look like for you right now when you feel like God is silent?Mini Call to Action:Write down Psalm 13:1. Reflect on David's honesty and courage. Let it give you permission to bring your full heart to God today.Let's Pray:Lord, when I can't hear You, help me trust You. Strengthen my faith in the quiet. Teach me to lean on what is true, not just what I feel. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!God's silence is not His absence—keep walking with Him anyway.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Nobody asks for trials. But if you've been walking with Jesus for any amount of time, you know they come—unexpected, uninvited, and often unrelenting. And yet God tells us to “count it all joy”? Not because the pain feels good—but because something greater is being produced within us.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” — James 1:2–3 (ESV)Trials are God's classroom. Not His punishment. And certainly not His absence. In the fire, your faith is refined—not destroyed. You learn how to stand, how to endure, how to trust when everything around you shakes.But the trial doesn't just reveal what's around you—it reveals what's in you. And more importantly, it reveals the One who is in it with you.You may not understand what's happening. The pieces don't always make sense. But God is not silent in the storm. He is speaking, even now.“My child, I know this hurts. I haven't overlooked it or delayed out of neglect. I'm allowing what will strengthen you, not destroy you. Trust Me. I am forming something in you that comfort never could. Hold on. I'm right here.”God is not asking you to pretend the trial isn't painful. He's asking you to anchor yourself in the truth that He is still good, still faithful, and still present.Faith is not proved in the light—it's proven in the dark. And every step you take in trust is shaping you into someone who reflects Jesus more than ever before.Question of the Day:Where in your life right now do you need to stop asking “why” and start trusting “Who”?Mini Call to Action:Write down one area of trial you're facing. Next to it, write one promise of God. Post it where you'll see it every day this week.Let's Pray:Lord, I don't always understand the pain—but I trust Your purpose. Strengthen my heart. Refine my faith. And teach me to walk through the fire with my eyes fixed on You. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Pain isn't the end of your story. It's the beginning of something stronger.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There is no greater weapon, no stronger shield, and no more powerful ministry than a parent who prays. When you cover your family in prayer, you're not just speaking words—you're building walls of protection, opening doors of favor, and aligning your home with the will of God. God hears every whisper, every tear, every cry that comes from a parent who stands in the gap.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children." — Isaiah 54:13You don't have to control everything in your child's life. You won't always be there to guard every decision, every friendship, or every circumstance. But you can stand before God every single day on their behalf.Praying for your family means you're calling down heaven into their lives:* Pray protection over their minds, their hearts, and their purity.* Pray purpose over their callings, gifts, and futures.* Pray peace over your home, especially in moments of tension.* Pray wisdom over your parenting decisions, even when clarity feels far away.Start calling out their names before God each morning. Declare His Word over them—because prayer mixed with Scripture is warfare. Lay hands on their doors. Speak life into your spouse. Cover your home in the authority Christ has given you.Prayer isn't a backup plan. It's your first line of defense.And even when you feel weak, tired, or unsure—God sees your prayers as incense before His throne. He is moved by the intercession of a mother, a father, a grandparent who refuses to give up.Question of the Day:What specific area of your family needs prayer covering today?Mini Call to Action:Write a 3-line prayer today—one sentence for your spouse, one for your children, one for yourself. Speak it aloud and repeat it every day this week.Let's Pray:Lord, teach me to cover my family with prayer. Help me to be faithful in intercession, bold in declaring Your promises, and strong in trusting You with those I love most. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Your prayers may be silent to the world—but they roar in heaven.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Sibling relationships have the power to shape a child's character and future in profound ways. These relationships are often the first training ground for learning forgiveness, humility, patience, and selfless love. And God is not silent about how we're to treat one another—even in the smallest corners of the home.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you…" — John 13:34Teaching siblings to love one another doesn't begin with behavior correction—it begins with heart formation. It's not about getting kids to simply “get along.” It's about helping them see each other as image-bearers of God, placed in the same family for a reason.Here are a few ways to disciple your children in sibling love:* Model it – Show grace and respect in your own relationships. Children replicate what they see.* Pray for one another out loud – Let siblings hear each other's needs lifted to God. It softens hearts.* Teach peacemaking, not just peacekeeping – Train them to work through conflict biblically, not just avoid it.* Celebrate one another – Encourage them to cheer each other on rather than compete for attention.* Speak blessing – Teach them to use their words to build, not tear down.Sibling rivalry isn't new—it's been around since Cain and Abel. But in Christ, our homes can be different. God wants to use sibling relationships to build unity, sharpen character, and reflect His love.If your children struggle with tension, don't lose hope. Ask the Holy Spirit to move in their hearts. Begin praying for a spirit of unity and kindness between them—and don't stop. God cares deeply about what's happening between your children.Question of the Day:What's one way you can help your children grow in love and unity toward each other this week?Mini Call to Action:Lead your children in a short time of praying for one another today. Even one sentence each. Watch what begins to shift.Let's Pray:Lord, teach our children to love each other as You have loved them. Help us lead by example. Let our home be filled with grace, patience, and a Spirit of unity. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!The love your children learn to give each other at home will shape how they love the world.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Every home carries an atmosphere. It's not just about what's said—it's about what's felt. Some homes carry tension. Others carry peace. But God wants your home to carry joy. Not just happiness when things go right—but a deep, Spirit-rooted joy that becomes strength for your family's soul.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"The joy of the Lord is your strength." — Nehemiah 8:10Joy isn't accidental. It's intentional. It doesn't appear just because everything is in order—it grows when everything is rooted in the presence of God. You can have bills on the table, laundry in the basket, and still have a joyful home—because joy is spiritual, not circumstantial.God is calling us to cultivate joy with purpose:* Speak words of life—compliments, encouragement, and gratitude should echo in your halls.* Make room for laughter—joy isn't always solemn; it's often loud, light-hearted, and healing.* Choose worship over worry—music, prayer, and praise invite God's joy into your space.* Celebrate small wins—acknowledge answered prayers, spiritual growth, or even just a peaceful dinner.Your children won't remember every rule you made, but they'll remember how home felt. Let it be a place where joy wasn't rare—it was daily. A place where the presence of God wasn't occasional—it was constant.That doesn't mean you'll never have tough days. But even in grief, even in discipline, even in spiritual warfare—joy can still be present. Because joy comes from Him.Let your home be one where the joy of the Lord strengthens every heart inside its walls.Question of the Day:What can you start doing today to stir up God's joy in your family's daily life?Mini Call to Action:Start a new joy habit—read a Psalm of praise together, play worship music during breakfast, or share one thing you're grateful for at dinner each night this week.Let's Pray:Father, fill our home with joy. Let it be more than emotion—let it be strength. Teach us to rejoice in You, to speak life, and to reflect Your goodness in the atmosphere of our home. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Joy isn't just a gift—it's a weapon. And your home needs it now more than ever.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Purity is not just about avoiding sin—it's about preserving what is sacred. In a culture that glorifies impurity and mocks holiness, God is calling families to rise and protect what He values. We are not just called to raise good kids. We are called to raise godly ones—and that means setting a standard of purity that begins in the heart and flows into every part of the home.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless." — Psalm 101:3Protecting purity starts with what we allow into our homes. Every device, every screen, every conversation is a gateway. And as parents, we are the gatekeepers. Not in fear—but in faith. We are called to guard what is holy because we know what's at stake.Purity is more than a talk about sex. It's about:* What we watch.* What we listen to.* How we speak.* What we joke about.* What we celebrate—or tolerate—in our home.We cannot expect our children to walk in purity if we do not first model it. That means we hold ourselves accountable. We repent quickly. We filter our own lives, not just theirs.When the home is filled with the Word of God, worship, honor, and truth—purity becomes the atmosphere. It becomes the expectation—not out of shame, but out of a deep desire to please God and keep our hearts clean.And when the line is crossed—and it will be at times—grace must flow. Correction and love must walk hand in hand. Purity is not about perfection. It's about direction. It's about returning to the narrow road every time we drift.Let your home be marked by holiness. Let the standard be high—not because of legalism, but because you know the One who lives there.Question of the Day:What's one area in your home where purity needs to be restored or reinforced?Mini Call to Action:Choose one practical step today to protect purity—set a new media boundary, pray over your family's entertainment choices, or start a conversation that leads to change.Let's Pray:Father, help us to protect what is holy. Give us courage to lead our homes with conviction and tenderness. Let our hearts, our words, and our habits reflect Your purity. Make our home a place where Your presence dwells. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Guarding purity isn't old-fashioned—it's kingdom-minded.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe