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In this episode, Bruce reflects on 1 Samuel 3:1–10 and the call of the young Samuel.Samuel heard the Lord calling his name, but he did not immediately recognize God's voice. With Eli's guidance, he learned to respond: “Speak, Lord, Your servant is listening.”Bruce reminds us that learning to hear God takes time. It involves prayer, Scripture, silence, wise counsel, and a willingness to test what we believe God may be saying.This devotional invites us to become available to God, not only asking Him to confirm what we have already decided, but surrendering ourselves to what He truly wants to say.Speak, Lord, Your servant is listening.

In this episode, Bruce reflects on Isaiah 6:1–8 and the moment Isaiah encounters the holiness of God.Isaiah sees the Lord, becomes aware of his own weakness, receives mercy, and then hears God ask, “Whom shall I send?” His response is simple and courageous: “Here am I. Send me.”Bruce reminds us that God does not wait for perfect people before He calls them. He works through willing people who place themselves in His hands.This devotional invites you to become available to God today, not only for some great future calling, but in the ordinary places and relationships where He has already placed you.

In this episode, Bruce reflects on Matthew 28:16–20 and Jesus' command to go and make disciples of all nations.The Great Commission is not only for those who travel overseas or work in formal ministry. Every Christian is sent. Most of us are sent into the places where we already live: our homes, workplaces, friendships, neighbourhoods, and communities.Bruce reminds us that to “go” may not mean changing location, but changing the way we understand where God has placed us. We carry Christ through the way we live, love, forgive, speak, listen, and bring hope.This devotional invites you to remember that the One who sends you also goes with you.

Jesus is coming again. But how should that truth change the way we live right now?In 2 Thessalonians 2–3, Paul encourages believers not to be shaken or distracted by confusion about Christ's return. Instead, we are called to stand firm in the truth, trust God's sovereignty, and faithfully participate in the mission He's given us.We wait for Christ not as spectators, but as participants.Pray. Proclaim. Persevere.

In this episode, Bruce reflects on Acts 1:1–11 and Jesus' words to His disciples: “You will be my witnesses.”The disciples were asking what God was going to do next, but Jesus pointed them toward the mission He was giving them. They would receive power through the Holy Spirit and become witnesses in the world.Bruce reminds us that a witness is not someone who knows everything, but someone who speaks about what they have seen, heard, and experienced. We do not need every answer before we can share what Christ has done in our lives.This devotional invites you to witness naturally through your words, your love, your integrity, your forgiveness, and the way you live with God each day.

In this episode, Rosemary Downes leads us in a time of prayer about the promises of God and the hope we have in Him.Reflecting on Zechariah 9, Rosemary reminds us that God calls His people to rejoice because their King is coming. Through Jesus, the covenant promise of God secures our future, sets prisoners free, and restores what belongs to Him.Rosemary invites us to return to God as our stronghold, to cling to His promises, and to remember that our hope is not fragile or false. Our hope is in the Lord.This devotional encourages us to pray and meditate on the words: “I am Yours, Lord, and You are mine.”

Tanya Rybarczyk preaches for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, offering a reflection on how the Canaanite woman's fierce compassion is what Jesus praises as 'great faith':"To keep our eyes fixed on the least of these IS to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. In them is where he is found."Tanya Rybarczyk is a preacher, writer, minister, and retreat leader specializing in adult faith formation, Catholic contemplative prayer practices, and spiritual caregiving. She has ministered as a Pastoral Associate at Saint Cecilia Parish in Boston and as Director of Spiritual Care at Elizabeth Seton Residence in Wellesley, MA, and is part of the inaugural cohort of PROCLAIM, a preaching formation program for women. She holds Masters degrees in Pastoral Ministry and English, and lives in the Pacific Northwest outside Portland, Oregon.Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/08162026 to learn more about Tanya, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

In this episode, Bruce reflects on 2 Corinthians 5:14–17 and the call to be impacted by God so that we can impact others for God.Paul teaches that the love of Christ urges us on. His life was completely changed because he encountered Jesus. He was no longer living for himself, but for the One who died and was raised for him.Bruce reminds us that the Christian life begins with what God has done for us. We receive His love, mercy, forgiveness, and hope, and then we carry those gifts into the lives of others.This devotional invites you to ask: how has God impacted my life, and who is He asking me to love, listen to, encourage, or be present to today?

In this episode, Bruce reflects on 1 Corinthians 12:12–18 and Paul's teaching that we are the Body of Christ.The Christian life is not only about private faith or personal prayer. When we are united to Christ, we are also joined to one another, and His life is meant to become visible through us.Bruce reminds us that Christ loves, serves, comforts, encourages, and moves toward the hurting through His people. The Body of Christ becomes visible not only in church, but in ordinary places: homes, workplaces, communities, conversations, acts of mercy, and moments of presence.This devotional invites you to ask: who is God placing before me today, and how can I become the presence of Christ to them?

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In this episode, Bruce reflects on 2 Timothy 4:6–8 and Paul's words as he nears the end of his life.Paul says, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” His life had been poured out for Christ, not measured by worldly success, but by faithfulness to the mission God had given him.Bruce invites us to examine our own lives and ask: am I doing what God is asking of me? Am I living aware of His presence? Am I remaining faithful?This devotional encourages us to practice the simple prayer: “Lord, You are here, and I am here with You.”Where is God calling you to keep the faith today?

In this episode, Bruce reflects on Mark 4:35–41 and the story of Jesus calming the storm.The disciples were terrified as the boat was being swamped by the waves, while Jesus slept in the stern. They cried out, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?”Bruce reminds us that in the storms of life, we can forget who is with us. Whether we face loneliness, uncertainty, health concerns, financial pressure, or weariness, Jesus remains present.This devotional invites you to practice faith by remembering that His silence is not the absence of His care. He is with you in the storm, and at His word, the wind and sea obey.Where do you need to hear Jesus say, “Peace, be still” today?

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In this episode, Bruce reflects on Galatians 5:16–26 and Paul's call to live by the Spirit.The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Bruce reminds us that fruit is the visible evidence of an invisible life. We may not see the Holy Spirit, but over time His presence becomes visible in the way we live.This devotional invites us to examine our lives through the lens of the Spirit's fruit. How do we respond under pressure? How do we forgive? How do we treat people when patience is difficult? How do we live when we leave church and return home?Where is the Holy Spirit forming you today?

Because God's Word is true and has divine power to change lives, we who lead God's people must proclaim it faithfully and live it exemplarily while keeping it ever before the eyes and ears of our hearers. I. Keep Proclaiming the Truth with Authority v 11 II. Be the Example of the Truth You Proclaim v 12 III. Devote Yourselves to Hearing, Believing and Obeying God's Word v 13

For four and a half years, NTEB has warned that Vladimir Putin's slow-moving war in Ukraine was never merely about capturing Ukrainian territory. Ukraine was the bait, NATO was the target, and the restoration of Russian domination over the former Soviet sphere was always the larger prize. Now Putin's grinding European war is beginning to overlap President Donald Trump's expanding war against Iran, placing the United States between two interconnected conflicts while American weapons stockpiles are being rapidly depleted. We told you this was coming, and now it's here in all its end times glory. How ya liking the “golden age” so far? Welcome to Day 161 of World War Trump.“Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up:” Joel 3:9 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, according to a new Wall Street Journal report, American intelligence officials believe Putin could attempt to test NATO's resolve with anything from a cyberattack and sabotage operation to an incursion by unmarked troops or a small-scale land assault against an Eastern European NATO member. The warning window reportedly begins in the autumn of 2026 and extends through 2029. The most dangerous part of this new assessment is not merely that Russia might attack NATO. It is that the warning comes as President Trump's war with Iran moves into its sixth month, forcing the United States to sustain military operations in the Middle East while simultaneously supplying Ukraine and attempting to deter Russia, China and North Korea. These are no longer isolated regional wars, the battlefields are beginning to overlap. Russia and Iran are not unrelated adversaries operating in separate corners of the world. They are military partners. Iran supplied Russia with drones and military technology for use against Ukraine. Russia has provided Iran with diplomatic cover, military cooperation and economic support. Both nations have grown closer to China and North Korea as they work to weaken American influence and break the Western-controlled global order. Now Ukraine has reportedly begun striking military supply routes connecting Iran and Russia through the Caspian Sea, demonstrating that the Ukraine and Iran battlefields are physically converging. Think about what that means.Ukrainian forces, using Western-supported technology, are attacking supply lines connecting Russia and Iran while American forces are bombing Iranian targets and NATO is preparing for a possible Russian attack in Eastern Europe. Russia is fighting Ukraine. The United States is fighting Iran. Iran is supporting Russia. The United States and NATO are supporting Ukraine. Ukraine is attacking the supply network between Russia and Iran. These wars are no longer merely occurring at the same time. They are beginning to touch, merge and feed one another.Here is the nightmare scenario: Russia challenges NATO while America is fighting Iran, and China uses the distraction to move against Taiwan. Three fronts, interconnected adversaries and one increasingly stretched American military. This is not science fiction, this is the actual strategic situation being assembled in real time. You are looking at WWIII square in the face. Today, we give you everything you need to know about how all this affects the end times timeline.

In this episode, Rosemary leads us in a time of prayer and praise.Even when she was feeling tired and physically low, Rosemary was reminded that she still had a million reasons to praise the Lord. Through Psalm 34, she reflects on the goodness of God, the gift of being chosen by Him, the salvation we receive in Jesus, and the constant presence of God in our lives.Rosemary encourages us to praise God not only when we feel strong, but also when we feel weary. Praise helps us remember the truth of who God is and what He has done.This devotional invites you to name your own reasons for praise and to turn your heart again toward the Lord.

In this episode, Bruce reflects on John 4 and Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well.She came alone to draw water, but Jesus saw more than what others may have seen. He saw her deeper thirst, her dignity, her story, and the grace that could transform her life.Bruce reminds us that there is a difference between exposing someone and truly seeing someone. Jesus spoke truthfully, but He did so with love, opening her heart rather than closing it.This devotional invites you to ask God for the grace to see people as Jesus sees them: with mercy, dignity, compassion, and hope.Who is God placing before you today?

As we gather together to worship each week, the single longest element of our service is the sermon. Without it, we could get out of church a good 30 minutes earlier. Not to mention, preaching is seen by many as a tedious, moralistic, and condescending way to tell people what to do. So why, oh why, do we have a sermon? Continuing in a sermon series on our weekly Worship Service, Pastor Luke Herche comes to the sermon on the sermon. Listen as Pastor Luke preaches on Colossians 1:28, looking at the author of preaching, the act of preaching, the agenda of preaching, and the audience of preaching. Part of a series: Rhythms of Grace From Sunday Worship, August 2, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

In this episode, Bruce reflects on Luke 10:25–37 and the parable of the Good Samaritan.Jesus brings love down from an idea and places it on the road before us. The Samaritan did not ask whether the wounded man belonged to his group, shared his beliefs, or deserved help. He saw a person in need and allowed that need to interrupt his journey.Bruce reminds us that the ministry God gives us is often found in the ordinary moment: a conversation, a phone call, a practical act of care, a word of encouragement, or simply noticing someone who is hurting.This devotional invites you to become attentive to the person God places before you today, and to ask for the courage to show mercy.

In this episode, Bruce reflects on Matthew 6:25–34 and Jesus' words: “Seek first the kingdom of God.”Jesus speaks directly to worry, not by dismissing the real needs and pressures of life, but by reminding us that our heavenly Father knows what we need.Bruce shares how this Scripture, chosen for his wedding with Rosemary, has continued to shape their life of faith, trust, and ministry. He reminds us that worry begins when a problem takes the place that belongs to God.This devotional invites you to let faith have the first word, to trust God's provision, and to seek His Kingdom before fear makes the decision.Where is God asking you to trust Him instead of worrying today?

In this episode, Bruce reflects on Philippians 1:3–11 and the promise that God will complete the good work He has begun.As his time in the United States comes to a close, Bruce gives thanks for the people who prayed, encouraged, supported, and walked with him throughout the journey. He reflects on the truth that the work of ministry has never depended on human strength alone. It began because God called, and what God begins, God is faithful to complete.Bruce reminds us that God is always building something, not only through us, but within us. His deepest work is our transformation into the likeness of Christ.This devotional invites you to place your confidence in God, who began the work and will bring it to completion.

In this episode, Bruce reflects on Philippians 1:3–11 and the promise that God will complete the good work He has begun.As his time in the United States comes to a close, Bruce gives thanks for the people who prayed, encouraged, supported, and walked with him throughout the journey. He reflects on the truth that the work of ministry has never depended on human strength alone. It began because God called, and what God begins, God is faithful to complete.Bruce reminds us that God is always building something, not only through us, but within us. His deepest work is our transformation into the likeness of Christ.This devotional invites you to place your confidence in God, who began the work and will bring it to completion.

Good morning Church at Four Hills! Thank you for joining us as Pastor Stacy Stafford brings us a sermon entitled "The King We Proclaim” from Psalms 96. To find out more visit us at www.churchatfourhills.org. The King We Proclaim Stacy Stafford

In this episode, Rosemary leads us in a time of prayer for the moments when prayer feels difficult.She reflects on the times when we feel tired, low, distracted, unsettled, or far from God, and reminds us that our feelings do not change the truth of who God is. Even when we cannot feel His presence, He is still present. Even when life feels heavy, He remains faithful.Rosemary encourages us to bring our feelings honestly to God, to declare the truth of His love, and to keep believing even when we cannot see or feel what He is doing.This devotional invites you to pray with honesty and trust, knowing that God is with you no matter how you feel.

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Our Daily Scripture Readings and Reflection: God commanded the prophet Jeremiah to speak everything He was given—and to “omit nothing.” In today's Scripture reflection, Frank Pavone explains why Christians cannot pick and choose which teachings of the Gospel they will accept. Jesus Christ is the whole truth, and proclaiming that truth—even when it is difficult, unpopular, or inconvenient—is an act of love. Whether you are a parent, preacher, teacher, writer, broadcaster, or social media influencer, you are called to share the full counsel of God without fear. “Whatever I command you, tell them, and omit nothing.” — Jeremiah 26:2 Join us for prayer, Scripture, and encouragement to embrace and proclaim the totality of the faith.

In this episode, Bruce reflects on John 11 and the story of Lazarus.Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus because Lazarus was ill, but Jesus waited before going to them. From their perspective, it seemed as though He had arrived too late. Yet through the delay, Jesus revealed something greater: He is the Resurrection and the Life.Bruce reminds us that waiting is never wasted when our lives are in God's hands. God's delays are not evidence that He has forgotten us. They can be the place where He prepares to reveal His glory in ways we could never have imagined.This devotional invites you to trust God when the answer has not yet come, and to remember that Jesus stands with you even in the waiting.Where are you being asked to trust God's timing today?

A Servant of Christ Jesus: The Gospel That Claims Your Life Romans: The Gospel That Changes Everything | Romans 1:1 Romans begins not with Paul's accomplishments, credentials, education, reputation, or influence. Paul begins with Jesus Christ. “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.” Romans 1:1 Before Paul explains the gospel, he shows us what the gospel had already done in his life. The gospel had taken a man who once persecuted the church and made him a servant of Christ Jesus. It had taken a man who once opposed Christ and made him an apostle of Christ. It had taken a man who trusted in his own righteousness and set him apart for the gospel of God. The gospel was not merely a message Paul preached. It was the message that had mastered his entire life. Listen or Watch Paul Belongs to Jesus Christ Paul begins by identifying himself as “a servant of Christ Jesus.” The word translated “servant” carries the idea of belonging to another. Paul was not presenting himself as an independent religious thinker, a self-appointed spiritual authority, or a religious free agent. Paul belonged to Jesus Christ. This is especially significant when we remember Paul's former life. He had opposed Christ, persecuted the church, and sought to destroy those who followed Jesus. But the risen Christ met Paul, saved him, called him, and claimed him. Paul's identity was no longer found in his religious status, personal zeal, ethnic background, education, or moral record. His identity was found in belonging to Christ. This directly confronts the modern pursuit of self-definition. People are constantly encouraged to define themselves by their desires, achievements, personalities, politics, careers, suffering, successes, failures, sexuality, or personal stories. The Christian, however, does not begin with self-definition. The Christian begins with Jesus Christ. Dear Christian, your deepest identity is not found in what you have done, what has been done to you, what you feel, what you accomplish, what you lose, or what others say about you. Your deepest identity is this: You belong to Jesus Christ. Christ is not a cruel master. He is the Savior who purchased His people with His blood, brought them into His kingdom, and rules them with grace, truth, wisdom, and love. To be saved by Christ is to belong to Christ. Paul Was Called to Be an Apostle Paul continues by saying that he was “called to be an apostle.” Paul did not appoint himself to this office. His apostleship did not arise from personal ambition, charisma, education, or persuasive ability. Paul was called directly by the risen Jesus Christ. An apostle was one sent with authority as an appointed witness and messenger of Christ. Paul therefore did not write Romans as a man merely sharing his private opinions or theological reflections. He wrote as one called by Christ and authorized to deliver apostolic instruction to the church. Paul's apostleship was unique and foundational. The apostles laid the foundation of the church, with Jesus Christ Himself as the cornerstone. The church does not need new apostles who claim the same authority as Paul, Peter, or John. The church remains under the apostolic Word preserved for us in the sixty-six books of Scripture. This is especially important in light of movements such as the New Apostolic Reformation, where some individuals claim to possess the same kind of apostolic authority found in the New Testament. Paul's apostleship cannot be separated from his direct calling by the risen Christ, his role as an eyewitness, and his recognition by the other apostles. The foundational apostolic office is not an ongoing office that must be restored in every generation. The foundation has already been laid. Christians today do not need new apostles or new revelation. We need the inspired, inerrant, sufficient, clear, and authoritative Word of God. The authority of Christian ministry does not rest in the personality, office, influence, or reputation of the servant. It rests in Jesus Christ and in the Word He has given. Paul Was Set Apart for the Gospel Paul also says that he was “set apart for the gospel of God.” His entire life had been marked off, claimed, and devoted to one message: the good news that comes from God. The gospel is not Paul's invention. It is not religious philosophy, political ideology, moral advice, cultural therapy, or a program of self-improvement. It is the gospel of God. God is the source of the gospel. God is the author of the gospel. God is the revealer of the gospel. God is the One who accomplishes salvation through the person and sufficient work of His Son. The gospel is God's message about God's Son for God's glory and the salvation of sinners. Because the gospel comes from God, Christians do not have the authority to revise, soften, reshape, or reinvent it. We must receive it with humility, proclaim it with confidence, and remain faithful to what God has revealed in His Word. Sinners cannot save themselves through morality, sincerity, religious activity, personal achievement, or self-effort. Humanity's deepest problem is not merely brokenness, disappointment, or a lack of purpose. Every person is a sinner by nature and by choice and stands in need of reconciliation with God. The good news is that Jesus Christ lived the righteous life we have not lived. He died the death sinners deserve, bearing the penalty for sin in the place of His people. He rose from the dead in power and reigns as Lord over all. The gospel is not about sinners climbing their way up to God. It is the announcement that God has acted in Jesus Christ to save sinners who cannot save themselves. The Gospel Reorders the Whole Life In one verse, Paul tells us who he is, who owns him, who called him, and what he has been set apart to proclaim. Paul is a servant of Christ Jesus. He is called to be an apostle. He is set apart for the gospel of God. His identity, authority, calling, labor, suffering, and mission are all defined by Christ and the gospel. The gospel did not occupy one small part of Paul's life. It reordered his entire life. This is where Romans 1:1 presses upon every Christian. What defines us? What owns us? What message has captured our hearts? Where are our attention, energy, devotion, affection, and obedience directed? The Christian life is not Jesus added to an otherwise self-directed life. The Christian life is a life lived under the lordship of Jesus Christ. We belong to Him. We are saved by Him. We are called to follow Him. We are sent to bear witness to Him. We are set apart to live for the glory of God. The gospel that saves sinners also claims sinners for the glory of God. Come to Jesus Christ Paul was not always a servant of Jesus Christ. He was once an enemy of Christ, a persecutor of the church, and a man who trusted in his own righteousness. But Jesus Christ saved him, claimed him, called him, and sent him. That is grace, and that same grace is the hope of every sinner. You cannot make yourself acceptable to God through your works. You cannot redefine yourself into salvation. You do not clean yourself up and then come to Christ. You come to Christ because Christ alone saves. Turn from your sin and trust in Jesus Christ alone. Rest in His perfect righteousness, sufficient death, and victorious resurrection. Be reconciled to God through the person and work of Jesus Christ. Dear Christian, remember who you are. You belong to Jesus Christ. You are not your own. You were bought with a price. Your life is not meaningless, and your identity is not up for grabs. Trust the gospel. Submit to God's Word. Rest in the righteousness of Christ. Proclaim the gospel of God. Live as one who belongs to the Lord. Continue Through the Book of Romans Explore every sermon in Romans: The Gospel That Changes Everything and subscribe to the Servants of Grace YouTube channel for new biblical teaching. Explore the Romans SeriesSubscribe on YouTube

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In this episode, Bruce reflects on John 6:1–13 and the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000.The boy's five loaves and two fish did not seem enough for the need in front of them. But once placed in the hands of Jesus, the little became more than enough.Bruce reminds us that God does not ask us to accomplish His work in our own strength. He asks us to surrender what we have: our time, gifts, experiences, compassion, prayer, and willingness to say yes.This devotional invites you to stop focusing only on what you lack and begin trusting what God can do with what is already in your hands.What are you being invited to place in His hands today?

In this episode, Bruce reflects on Matthew 14:22–33 and the moment Peter steps out of the boat toward Jesus.In the middle of the storm, Peter does not ask Jesus to calm the wind or explain what is happening. He simply asks to come to Him. Jesus responds with one word: “Come.”Bruce reminds us that following Jesus often means stepping beyond what feels familiar and secure. The boat may feel safer, but the greatest place to be is wherever Jesus is.This devotional invites you to consider where Christ may be calling you to trust Him, step out, and respond to His invitation.Where is Jesus asking you to come today?

Learning to trust Today - TuesdayIn this episode, Bruce reflects on Exodus 16 and the way God provided manna for the Israelites in the wilderness.The people wanted security, certainty, and enough to hold onto for tomorrow. But God gave them what they needed for each day, teaching them to trust Him one morning at a time.Bruce reminds us that peace is not found by trying to solve tomorrow before it arrives. Peace is found in receiving today's grace, today's strength, and today's daily bread.This devotional invites you to stop carrying the whole future and trust God for the step in front of you.Where is God asking you to trust Him today?

How do we make the most of the opportunities God places in front of us every day?Missionary Phil Bryant challenges us to live with intentionality—devoting ourselves to prayer, walking wisely and speaking with grace so that every conversation becomes an opportunity to point others to Christ.Come to be encouraged and let's discover together how God can use ordinary moments for His extraordinary purposes.This message, PROCLAIM - MAXIMIZE OUR OPPORTUNITIES, comes out of Colossians 4:2-6.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.rittmangrace.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rittman Grace Brethren Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rittmangrace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RittmanGrace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXPiaa4z3iZMA4DkCihtHg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rittmangbc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Bruce reflects on Luke 24:13–35 and the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus.They were disappointed, confused, and unable to recognize that the risen Jesus was already walking beside them. Their circumstances had not yet changed, but as Jesus opened the Scriptures and broke bread with them, their understanding began to change.Bruce reminds us that there are seasons when God can seem distant, prayer can feel hollow, and the way ahead can be unclear. Yet Christ often walks beside us long before we recognize His presence.This devotional invites you to keep walking in faith, trusting that the One who called you has never left your side.Where might Jesus be present in your life today, even if you cannot yet see Him?

In this episode, Rosemary leads us in a time of prayer for peace, trust, healing, and surrender.Reflecting on Isaiah 26:3, she reminds us that God keeps in perfect peace those who trust in Him. In a world marked by turmoil, worry, and uncertainty, we are invited to bring our needs honestly before the Lord and to trust that He is faithful, powerful, wise, and merciful.Rosemary encourages us to receive the peace of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, and to carry that peace into our homes, families, workplaces, relationships, and communities.Where do you need to receive God's peace today?

In this episode, Bruce reflects on Mark 4:26–29 and the hidden growth of the Kingdom of God.Jesus speaks of a farmer who scatters seed, sleeps and rises, and does not know how the seed grows. The farmer has a role to play, but the miracle of growth belongs to God.Bruce reminds us that the absence of visible progress does not mean the absence of God's work. Some of God's deepest work happens quietly, beneath the surface, in hearts, families, prayers, ministries, and seasons of waiting.This devotional invites you to keep sowing, keep trusting, and keep believing that God is at work, even when you cannot yet see the fruit.Where do you need to trust God with what is hidden?

In this episode, Bruce reflects on Acts 16:6–15 and the surprising way God leads Paul through closed doors, delays, and unexpected direction.Paul was committed to the mission, yet even he did not always know where God wanted him to go next. He kept walking with the light he had been given, trusting that God would reveal the next step.Bruce reminds us that a closed door is not always a sign that God has left us. Sometimes it is the very way God is guiding us toward something we cannot yet see.This devotional invites you to remain faithful, patient, and open to the Holy Spirit, trusting that the God who opens doors also lovingly closes them.What next step is God asking you to trust Him with today?

God's Promise is Greater than the Storm - WednesdayIn this episode, Bruce reflects on Acts 27 and the storm Paul faced on his journey to Rome.Paul was not in the storm because he had missed God's will. He was in the storm while obeying God's call. The wind changed, the ship was battered, hope seemed lost, and yet God's promise had not changed.Bruce reminds us that faith is not believing there will be no storm. Faith is believing that God has not changed His mind because the weather has changed.This devotional invites you to stand firm when your circumstances seem to contradict God's promise, and to remember that storms do not cancel God's calling.Where do you need courage to trust God today?

In this episode, Bruce reflects on Luke 5:1–11 and the moment Simon Peter chooses to trust Jesus after a long night of catching nothing.Peter knew fishing. He knew the water. He knew the nets. Yet when Jesus told him to put out into the deep and let down the nets again, Peter responded with faith: “Yet if you say so.”Bruce reminds us that surrender often begins when we stop treating Jesus as another opinion and begin trusting Him as the way, the truth, and the life.This devotional invites you to ask where God may be calling you to take a step of faith, even when it feels unreasonable, uncomfortable, or beyond your own understanding.Where do you need to say yes to Jesus today?

1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5 The world has little patience for what it considers foolish or weak—and by that standard, a crucified Savior ranks near the bottom. The temptation to polish the gospel, soften its edges, and make it more culturally respectable is as strong today as it was in Paul's day. From 1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores Paul's resolute commitment to preach Christ crucified—not with worldly wisdom or rhetorical brilliance, but with straightforward confidence in the power of the cross to save. Refuse to be ashamed of the cross. What the world calls foolishness is the power of God—and that is more than enough.

1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 / July 6-8, 2026 From 1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores Paul's resolute commitment to preach Christ crucified—not with worldly wisdom or rhetorical brilliance, but with straightforward confidence in the power of the cross to save. From the Series: How Great Is Our God! read more

1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5 The world has little patience for what it considers foolish or weak—and by that standard, a crucified Savior ranks near the bottom. The temptation to polish the gospel, soften its edges, and make it more culturally respectable is as strong today as it was in Paul's day. From 1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores Paul's resolute commitment to preach Christ crucified—not with worldly wisdom or rhetorical brilliance, but with straightforward confidence in the power of the cross to save. Refuse to be ashamed of the cross. What the world calls foolishness is the power of God—and that is more than enough.

1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 / July 6-8, 2026 From 1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores Paul's resolute commitment to preach Christ crucified—not with worldly wisdom or rhetorical brilliance, but with straightforward confidence in the power of the cross to save. From the Series: How Great Is Our God! read more

1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5 The world has little patience for what it considers foolish or weak—and by that standard, a crucified Savior ranks near the bottom. The temptation to polish the gospel, soften its edges, and make it more culturally respectable is as strong today as it was in Paul's day. From 1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores Paul's resolute commitment to preach Christ crucified—not with worldly wisdom or rhetorical brilliance, but with straightforward confidence in the power of the cross to save. Refuse to be ashamed of the cross. What the world calls foolishness is the power of God—and that is more than enough.