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When God feels distant, don’t assume He’s gone. In this episode, discover how to walk by faith when your emotions fade, and why His presence is closer than you think.

Have you ever prayed and felt like your words just disappeared into the ceiling?

You’re not the only one. Even faithful believers, people like David, Elijah, and the missionary David Brainerd, faced long seasons when God seemed silent.

In today’s devotion, you’ll hear the story of David Brainerd, a young missionary who battled sickness, loneliness, and spiritual dryness yet refused to stop seeking God. His journal shows that faith isn’t built on feelings; it’s forged in the quiet trust that God is still at work, even when we can’t feel Him.

Main Scriptures:

Deuteronomy 31:8 – “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

Psalm 73:28 – “But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign LORD my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why God’s presence doesn’t depend on your emotions
• How to stay faithful when your spiritual life feels dry
• One simple way to reconnect with God in the silence

Today’s Challenge:

Take five quiet minutes today and tell God exactly how you feel, honestly and without filter. Then thank Him for being near, even when you can’t sense Him. Write down Deuteronomy 31:8 somewhere you’ll see it often as a reminder that He’s never left you.

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Your words hold power. In this episode, discover how to use your voice to speak life, build others up, and reflect Christ’s heart in every conversation.

Have you ever said something you wish you could take back?

Words can wound or heal, discourage or strengthen. The Bible says, “The tongue can bring death or life.” Every day, we choose which one our words will carry.

In today’s devotion, you’ll hear the story of Billy Graham’s final visit with actor Steve McQueen, how one handwritten note, one simple verse, and a few quiet words of encouragement became a lifeline of hope in McQueen’s final days. It’s a powerful reminder that God can use even the smallest words to point others toward His love.

Main Scriptures:

Proverbs 18:21 – “The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.”

Ephesians 4:29 – “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why our words have spiritual weight and lasting impact
• How to let the Holy Spirit shape your speech
• One simple way to build others up instead of tearing them down

Today’s Challenge:

Before you speak today, pause and pray: “Lord, help my words bring life.”

Then look for one opportunity to encourage someone, a text, a call, or a conversation, and use your voice to reflect God’s grace.

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Becoming more like Jesus isn’t about chasing spiritual highs; it’s about steady, daily growth. In this episode, discover how ordinary faithfulness leads to extraordinary transformation.

Do you ever wonder if you’re really growing in your faith?

It’s easy to think Christlikeness happens in big moments. We think of mountaintop experiences like revivals or retreats. But the truth is, spiritual growth often happens in the quiet, consistent habits of everyday life.

In today’s devotion, you’ll hear the story of Eugene Peterson, a faithful pastor whose steady obedience, love for Scripture, and faithfulness in ordinary moments shaped not only his congregation but generations of believers through The Message. His story reminds us that God forms Christ in us, not through hype, but through humble faithfulness over time.

Main Scriptures:

Romans 8:29 – “For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.”

2 Corinthians 3:18 – “So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why spiritual growth is a process, not an instant transformation
• How daily obedience forms Christlike character
• One simple rhythm to help you grow closer to Jesus

Today’s Challenge:

Choose one small practice that helps you stay close to Jesus, like reading a psalm each morning, journaling a short prayer, or serving someone quietly.

Write it down, commit to it, and trust that God is using that rhythm to shape you into His likeness.

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