Episodes

  • The true and eternal King

    The true and eternal King
    Mar 31 2026
    This is Holy Week. It’s the week where Christians all over the world remember and celebrate Jesus’ final days before his torture, trial, crucifixion and resurrection. When Jesus arrived at Jerusalem he rode on a donkey. At first, this might seem like a random or unimportant detail. However, it was packed with meaning. One of the most … Continue reading The true and eternal King
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  • The physical realm and the unseen realm

    The physical realm and the unseen realm
    Mar 30 2026
    There is a direct relationship between the physical realm and the unseen realm. As I often say to the congregation where I pastor, details matter. Take, for example, Daniel 10. That’s where we learn how he was mourning and fasting for three weeks: “I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did … Continue reading The physical realm and the unseen realm
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    2 mins
  • Holiness and worldliness

    Holiness and worldliness
    Mar 27 2026
    [Note: New podcast episode and blog -- link in footnotes.] ~ Peter Wagner writes: “Without holiness we can expect very little power in spiritual warfare. The opposite of holiness is worldliness…”*I’ll be honest. In an earlier chapter of my life, I would have grimaced at a statement like that. What in the world is he … Continue reading Holiness and worldliness
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    2 mins
  • Have these 2 things weakened your faith?

    Have these 2 things weakened your faith?
    Mar 26 2026
    In the past hundred or a hundred and fifty-years or so, many Christians have started believing and doing things which have impacted how many of us live—or don’t live—as followers of Jesus.First, a significant tradition has emerged which treats the Bible exclusively as a historical document. And don’t get me wrong, it is most certainly … Continue reading Have these 2 things weakened your faith?
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    2 mins
  • 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