Episodes

  • From the first day you humbled yourself before God

    From the first day you humbled yourself before God
    Mar 25 2026
    In Daniel 10:12 he was given this angelic message: “Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words.”In this verse we are specifically told that God heard Daniel’s prayer. But … Continue reading From the first day you humbled yourself before God
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    2 mins
  • The biggest challenge facing most Christians today?

    The biggest challenge facing most Christians today?
    Mar 24 2026
    Perhaps the biggest challenge facing most Christians today is not that they won’t spend eternity with God but that they don’t spend today with God. Here’s what I mean.If you trust in the risen Jesus—in who he is and what he has done for you on the cross—your sin is forgiven. You are given eternal peace … Continue reading The biggest challenge facing most Christians today?
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    2 mins
  • The ABCs of faith

    The ABCs of faith
    Mar 23 2026
    John Ortberg has a clever way of describing the ABCs of faith.He says we must Abandon our old life, Believe God’s promises are trustworthy, and Commit to a new journey. The reason I like this is because it’s biblical. First, in 2 Corinthians 5:17 Paul writes: “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The … Continue reading The ABCs of faith
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    2 mins
  • Pause reminder (and a quick word on James 4:7-8)

    Pause reminder (and a quick word on James 4:7-8)
    Mar 17 2026
    Hello! This is just a quick reminder that The Up Daily Devotional is on pause this week. It returns in full on March 23, 2026 to your email inboxes, social media feeds, and podcast platforms.But since you’re here, let me offer a quick word of help and hope.In James 4:7-8, Jesus’ half-brother provided these instructions: “Submit … Continue reading Pause reminder (and a quick word on James 4:7-8)
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    1 min
  • What happened to the hands and feet of Jesus

    What happened to the hands and feet of Jesus
    Mar 13 2026
    [Notice: Pause alert - see details in the footnotes.] ~ What does it mean to be the hands and feet of Jesus?When I ask that question, what first comes to mind? Do you think about praying, feeding the poor, going to church, or loving your neighbour? Those are all good things. But I recently came across … Continue reading What happened to the hands and feet of Jesus
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    2 mins
  • Pleas for mercy—with fasting

    Pleas for mercy—with fasting
    Mar 12 2026
    While reading the prophet Jeremiah, Daniel came across a very important detail. The exile of his people was about to come to an end.In response, this is what he did: “Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes” (Daniel 9:3).This … Continue reading Pleas for mercy—with fasting
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    3 mins
  • The right attitude in prayer

    The right attitude in prayer
    Mar 11 2026
    In Daniel 9:18-19, this inspiring man of single solitary devotion gives us an example of the ideal attitude we should have in prayer.This is what he says: “For we do not present our pleas before you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive. O Lord, pay … Continue reading The right attitude in prayer
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    2 mins
  • The words of men are unstable things

    The words of men are unstable things
    Mar 10 2026
    Promises shape the character and direction of our lives.Some promises are small. “I’ll pick you up after soccer practice, I promise.” Others are big, like the ones people say during wedding ceremonies. “For better, for worse, in sickness, and in health…”However, over time it is easy to get cynical about promises. We sometimes hear campaign … Continue reading The words of men are unstable things
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    2 mins