The Lord Will Provide

by Curt Dodd on October 18th, 2025

So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.” (Genesis 22:14) This chapter recounts the event which happened on top of Mount Moriah. Abraham, after being instructed to take his son, Isaac and offer him as a sacrifice, journeyed to the mountain with his son and several servants. Climbing the mountain, he took his o... Read More

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Serve the Lord

by Curt Dodd on October 17th, 2025

When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.” (John 13:12-14) There will be moments in your life when God gives you an opportunity to serve... Read More

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Persevering

by Curt Dodd on October 16th, 2025

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6) Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy... Read More

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Be Persistent in Prayer

by Curt Dodd on October 15th, 2025

“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Luke 11:9-10) The eleventh chapter of Luke records a conversation between Jesus and His disciples, after the disciples had asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. His instr... Read More

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When They Mock What Matters Most

by Curt Dodd on October 14th, 2025

"Some, however, made fun of them and said, 'They have had too much wine.' Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd..." (Acts 2:13-14) Picture this: You're witnessing the most powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit in history, and some people in the crowd start snickering. "They're just drunk," they say, rolling their eyes at the miracle happening right in front... Read More

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Benefits of Praise

by Curt Dodd on October 13th, 2025

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. (Psalm 150:6) If we are living and breathing, Scripture commands us to always be praising the Lord. We should praise Him not just because He deserves it, but also because we benefit from praising Him. As you are praising God, not only are you inviting Him to come near, but you are also being reminded of God's presence. Many of us become very forgetf... Read More

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Follow Godly Examples

by Curt Dodd on October 12th, 2025

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:8-9) As Paul wraps up his letter t... Read More

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Do Not Worry

by Curt Dodd on October 11th, 2025

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7) With everything we are juggling in our lives, we can be anxious about many things. We worry about our family, our friends, our job, our ... Read More

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Value the Right Thing

by Curt Dodd on October 10th, 2025

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5) Companionship is a powerful thing, but the almighty monetary unit makes for a strange bedfellow. Too many of us are sucked into the vortex of making friends with either the abundance of wealth or the desire for the abundance of havi... Read More

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You Must Repent

by Curt Dodd on October 9th, 2025

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,” (Acts 3:19) We can learn to trust someone again by offering them forgiveness. You might find yourself on the other side of the equation. What if you are the one who has hurt someone or who has caused someone you care about to lose their trust in you? If this is true for you, please... Read More

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Protection from Evil

by Curt Dodd on October 8th, 2025

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:3) We must cling to many promises in the Word of God. One of those promises is that the Lord will guard you from the evil one and protect you. When the winds of adversity and temptation come into your life, God will be faithful. He has given you everything you need to endure and deal with wh... Read More

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When the World Feels Out of Control

by Curt Dodd on October 7th, 2025

"'For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep.'" (Ezekiel 34:11-12) Have you ever felt like the world is spinning out of control? I'll be honest with you - when I watch the news these days, it can feel overwhelming. Wars, threats, political chaos. S... Read More

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A Sacred Sermon 

by Curt Dodd on October 6th, 2025

And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. (Revelation 12:11)    Have you heard a sermon that was extremely encouraging and exactly what you needed at that moment? Think about how amazing it was, that God gave you a word right when you needed it. I am sure it was an unforgettable experience. What if God i... Read More

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Transformational Giving

by Curt Dodd on October 5th, 2025

Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. (2 Corinthians 9:10-11)   We looked at four ways God enjoys our act of giving. Today, we will ... Read More

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Engaged Giving

by Curt Dodd on October 4th, 2025

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7)  Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. (John 12:3) As followers of Jesus, we are called... Read More

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Anger Management

by Curt Dodd on October 3rd, 2025

But the Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?” (Jonah 4:4) If you are human, you wrestle with the issue of anger. If you fail to admit it, you live in denial. Now, don’t get me wrong. I didn’t say everyone wrestles with the symptoms of anger management like explosive outbursts, increased vocal volume or fitful facial expressions. Some of us have learned to stuff it deep down and wrestle ... Read More

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Bankrupt at All Cost

by Curt Dodd on October 2nd, 2025

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) How much money do you have in the bank? We don’t want to be overdrawn; instead, we desire to be flush with cash at all times. It is the American dream…to have more than you need! When Jesus spoke about poverty of spirit, it cut across the grain of His hearers. In fact, most people in His day thought that the reall... Read More

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Think Before You Speak

by Curt Dodd on October 1st, 2025

Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways.” (Haggai 1:5) What a probing verse! It is not a friend or a parent who challenges us today; rather, it is the Lord Himself! “Give careful thought to your ways.” There are so many things we do each and every day without a second thought. Some things are done out of habit or possibly impulse, having learned and repeated c... Read More

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The Power of Your Story

by Curt Dodd on September 30th, 2025

"God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it." (Acts 2:32) When Peter stood up at Pentecost, he didn't just quote Scripture—though he did plenty of that. He didn't just explain theology—though his teaching was rock solid. What grabbed hearts that day was when he said, "We are all witnesses of it." Peter shared his experience with Jesus. Here's what I want you to understand: y... Read More

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Falling At The Feet Of Jesus

by Curt Dodd on September 29th, 2025

When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. (Revelation 1:17) In today’s key verse, we read about an encounter, a personal encounter, that John had with Jesus. When John saw Jesus, he fell at His feet like dead. It completely overpowered him. I want you to think about that for a minute. Have you... Read More

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Falling Asleep At The Wheel

by Curt Dodd on September 28th, 2025

Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you. (Revelation 2:2-3) On our honeymoon, Ginger and I decided that we would drive from Houston to... Read More

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Faith and Understanding

by Curt Dodd on September 27th, 2025

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” - Isaiah 55:8-9 We live in a culture where knowledge and intelligence are highly valued and sought after. Just like the old saying goes, “Knowledge is power.” We believe the more we know, the... Read More

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Experiencing God’s Presence With Other Believers

by Curt Dodd on September 26th, 2025

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another -- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. – Hebrews 10:24-25 On February 3, 1970, a revival broke out at Asbury University in Kentucky. It created a movement of God, and students stayed in the chapel for an extended... Read More

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Experiencing Christ’s Fullness

by Curt Dodd on September 25th, 2025

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) As Christians, we all want to experience Christ’s fullness in its totality. In other words, we want to experience all that a relationship with the Lord has to offer. But how do we do that? How do we receive the fullness of Christ? ... Read More

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Expect God To Use You

by Curt Dodd on September 24th, 2025

Not to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)For those of us who are followers of Jesus, we all have a desire for God to use us. We want our lives to count for something, and we want to take par... Read More

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The Joy That Won’t Stay Quiet

by Curt Dodd on September 23rd, 2025

"All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." (Acts 2:4) Why don't more believers share their faith? Here's an alarming statistic that keeps me up at night: 9 out of 10 believers never share Christ with another person and win them to Jesus. Think about that for a moment. We've tried programs, apologetics training, and guilt-driven se... Read More

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Every Knee Will Bow

by Curt Dodd on September 22nd, 2025

At the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:10-11) Scripture is very clear that there will come a day when every single person on this planet will bow down to Jesus and declare that He is Lord over everything. This means every Muslim, every Jew, every... Read More

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Ever-Present Faithfulness

by Curt Dodd on September 21st, 2025

If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. (2 Timothy 2:13) One of the most amazing qualities about our Heavenly Father is His faithfulness. However, this perfect faithfulness we are promised in Him is often something we take for granted. That is why it is so important for us to get into the God’s Word and spend time studying Scripture so we can be reminded of God’s p... Read More

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Eternal Security

by Curt Dodd on September 20th, 2025

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. (1 John 5:13) Eternal security is very, very important. You need to know that you know that you know Christ. You need to have confidence that, “There is nothing that you could ever do to earn salvation.” Likewise, “There is nothing you could ever do that would ever take away yo... Read More

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Enjoy Every Moment

by Curt Dodd on September 19th, 2025

“Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” – James 4:14 One thing that seems to be common among all Christmas celebrations is that there always seems to be gatherings of people. This time of year, people make the effort to get together with those closest to them and to spend quality time with the ones... Read More

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Encouraging Your Husband To Be A Spiritual Leader

by Curt Dodd on September 18th, 2025

“On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, ‘They have no more wine.’ ‘Woman, why do you involve me?’ Jesus replied. ‘My hour has not yet come.’ His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’” - John 2:1-5 Have you ever thought ... Read More

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Encouraging One Another

by Curt Dodd on September 17th, 2025

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17) Yesterday we talked about the importance of showing up for the people you love. And while that it is important and necessary if you want to love others well, there’s more to building strong relationships than just being there for people. So let’s take a look at a few other ways you can show love and encouragement t... Read More

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Scripture Saturated Living

by Curt Dodd on September 16th, 2025

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17) Have you ever noticed that when you squeeze a wet sponge, whatever liquid it's soaked in comes pouring out? That's exactly what should happen to us as believers when life squeezes us. We need t... Read More

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Drinking The Cup

by Curt Dodd on September 15th, 2025

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” (Luke 22:42) I want to talk to you today about what it means to drink the cup that is the will of God for your life. Each of us is given a metaphorical cup by God, and this cup is a representation of God’s will, plan, and purpose for your life. And it is our responsibility as followers of Jesus to drink from... Read More

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Don’t Worship Your Pastor

by Curt Dodd on September 14th, 2025

I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing them to me. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this scroll. Worship God!” Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll... Read More

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Don’t Shy Away From Shedding Tears

by Curt Dodd on September 13th, 2025

You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? – Psalm 56:8 When is the last time you shed tears and shared them with other people? You didn't do it for an act; they just came. Tears say, “I care.” Don't think that the Christian life has to be lived without tears. Don't think that for a moment. Tears are very important. As one person said, “Tears are t... Read More

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Don’t Miss Out

by Curt Dodd on September 12th, 2025

He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God – children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. (John 1:10-13) When Jes... Read More

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Don’t Let Your Love Grow Cold

by Curt Dodd on September 11th, 2025

“Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.” – Matthew 24:9-12 In Matthew chapter 24, Jesus is talking to Hi... Read More

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Don’t Forget

by Curt Dodd on September 10th, 2025

“My people, what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me. I brought you up out of Egypt and redeemed you from the land of slavery. I sent Moses to lead you, also Aaron and Miriam. My people, remember what Balak king of Moab plotted and what Balaam son of Beor answered. Remember your journey from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the righteous acts of the Lord.” – Micah 6:3-5 It’... Read More

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Ready for Their Questions

by Curt Dodd on September 9th, 2025

"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." (1 Peter 3:15) Have you noticed that people ask the deepest questions during their most difficult seasons? When the unexpected happens - job loss, illness, relationship breakdown, natural disasters - sudden... Read More

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