"Then he said, 'Take the arrows,' and the king took them. Elisha told him, 'Strike the ground.' " -2 Kings 13:18 Overcomers, can you even believe the U.S. election is almost here? The race for the White House is on the homestretch! Voting is underway in most states and this critical moment in history is... Continue Reading →
Lower 48 Road Trip: Maryland, Virginia & West Virginia
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." -Romans 8:28 Happy October Overcomers! Fall is now in full swing and election day in the United States is less than a month away. I finally have my fall decorations out and have... Continue Reading →
Lower 48 Road Trip: Ohio and Pennsylvania
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." -Galatians 6:9 When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Lord raises up a standard against him (Isaiah 59:19). Have you been "flooded by trouble" before? Has the Lord raised... Continue Reading →
Lower 48 Road Trip: Colorado and Nebraska
"The mountain tops belong to him." -Psalm 95:4 As most of you have heard by now, it's been a tough week for Americans. President Trump was shot in the ear at his rally on July 13th in Pennsylvania. It was a complete miracle that his life was spared. Our country was in shock as we... Continue Reading →
Episode 18: Father in Heaven
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort." -2 Corinthians 1:3 Welcome back to Summer Shorts! With Father's Day coming up, God put the topic of the fatherless on my heart. Many of the youth are growing up without a dad at... Continue Reading →
Episode 16: Victory in the Valley
"The day is yours, and yours also the night; you established the sun and moon." -Psalm 74:16 People have a tendency to view leaders who are in full-time ministry as being at a higher level of perfection than themselves. We may unfortunately place pastors, teachers and missionaries on a pedestal that often leaves them with... Continue Reading →
Episode 13: Depression to Grace
"Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." -Hebrews 4:16 Life has a way of throwing us curveballs. Whether it's the loss of a loved one or a disappointing turn of events, it can be easy... Continue Reading →
Episode 2: Pain to Passion
"Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." -Isaiah 43:7 In episode 2, entrepreneur Julie Nowacki shares how God used creativity to transform her pain into passion. She gives practical advice on how you can activate creativity in your own life and recommends resources to get... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving Advice for Rebels
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever." -Psalm 107:1 There is no doubt that the holidays will be a bit different this year. While much of the world is beginning to get ready for Christmas, Americans are gearing up for our greatest feast of the year. Even if Thanksgiving... Continue Reading →
Identity Theft: Disability Does not Define You
"When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, 'Do you want to get well?' ” -John 5:6 Being sick is the worst! We all encounter sickness throughout our lives. The older we get, the more our bodies break down. Perhaps there is... Continue Reading →