Are You Fully Committed To Christ?

by Curt Dodd on July 14th, 2025

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. – 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Yesterday we began tal... Read More

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Are You Feeling Stuck?

by Curt Dodd on July 13th, 2025

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10 Let me ask you a question. Have you ever been stuck? And by that, I mean have you ever been stuck while in a vehicle? I have gotten stuck several times in my life, but one particular instance sticks out in my mind that is ve... Read More

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Are You Excited And Expectant?

by Curt Dodd on July 12th, 2025

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. – Mark 1:35 Let me tell you a little story. On one of our family vacations, we had no idea where we were going. We packed up the Suburban, loaded the kids, and flipped a coin as to where we would go. We would decide to go east, west, north, or south. We kept flipping... Read More

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Are You Excited And Expectant?

by Curt Dodd on July 11th, 2025

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. – Mark 1:35 Let me tell you a little story. On one of our family vacations, we had no idea where we were going. We packed up the Suburban, loaded the kids, and flipped a coin as to where we would go. We would decide to go east, west, north, or south. We kept flipping... Read More

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Are You Broken Over Your Sin?

by Curt Dodd on July 10th, 2025

If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14) Many people today (in the younger generation) don't have any idea about a “Revival.” It is a series of protracted meetings where a church meets every night for an extended period of tim... Read More

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An Amazing God

by Curt Dodd on July 9th, 2025

Now 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. (Ephesians 3:20) This is one of my all-time favorite verses in Scripture, because it reminds me how God is able to work in ways so far above and beyond what my human mind can comprehend. Anything we could think up, dream up, or make up in our heads, He can surpass it with H... Read More

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Growing Through Uncertain Times

by Curt Dodd on July 8th, 2025

"So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. 'Greetings,' he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, 'Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.'" (Matthew 28:8-10) Have you ever noticed how God does His greatest work in our lives du... Read More

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Holy By Choice

by Curt Dodd on July 8th, 2025

Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love. (Hosea 10:12) Your holiness isn't an accident—it's a choice. Every day, you make decisions that move you toward God's holiness or away from it. There are no neutral choices in your spiritual life. Let me ask you something that might sting: Who's setting your moral compass? Your friends? The latest Netflix series? The cultural wind... Read More

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Amazing Power

by Curt Dodd on July 7th, 2025

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) Do you ever struggle with feeling powerless? Are you feeling the weight of the burdens of life crushing down on your shoulders? Do you feel like you’re never going to be able to overcome the difficult and painful circumstances you’re facing right n... Read More

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Allowing God To Do The Changing

by Curt Dodd on July 6th, 2025

“As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. Then I remembered what the Lord had said: ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ So if God gave them the same gift he gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could stand in God’s way?” When they heard this, they had no further objections and... Read More

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Aligning Your Plans With God’s Plans

by Curt Dodd on July 5th, 2025

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. (Proverbs 16:9) One of the most amazing things about Jesus is that He sees everything that you are going through right now, and He has all power to direct the next steps of your life. But in knowing this, we need to make sure that our steps are not going against the trend of His steps. Many of us make decisions base... Read More

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Aligning With God’s Word

by Curt Dodd on July 4th, 2025

Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. Likewise, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the swo... Read More

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Admitting When You Are Wrong

by Curt Dodd on July 3rd, 2025

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” – James 4:6 Why do people, when they are confronted, have a difficult time admitting they are wrong? They did something wrong, but they refuse to take any responsibility for their actions. They don’t even want to talk about it. They invariably try to justify why they did it. At the core, the human ... Read More

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Aligning Our Hearts with God's Heart through Prayer

by Curt Dodd on July 2nd, 2025

"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4 Prayer is not just a means of presenting our requests before God; it is a sacred opportunity to align our hearts with the heart of our Heavenly Father. Psalm 37:4 reminds us that when we delight ourselves in the Lord, He graciously grants the desires of our hearts. However, this verse holds a deeper truth... Read More

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Growing Through Uncertain Times

by Curt Dodd on July 1st, 2025

"So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. 'Greetings,' he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, 'Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.'" (Matthew 28:8-10) Have you ever noticed how God does His greatest work in our lives du... Read More

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Staying Close to the Fire

by Curt Dodd on June 30th, 2025

“How much more, then, will the blood of Christ... cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!” - Hebrews 9:14This week has been one of the wildest weeks for weather in the 21 years I have lived in Nebraska. Yesterday, I picked up branches and limbs and lit a fire in the pit. Later, my wife said, “You smell like smoke!” That’s what smoke does. It cling... Read More

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A Holy Plan to Follow

by Curt Dodd on June 29th, 2025

“Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love.” - Hosea 10:12If we are going to live a holy life, we need a holy plan to follow. First, we must make a personal commitment to live holy. Hosea says, “Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love.” Proverbs 20:7 says, “The righteous lead blameless lives.” God will not force us to make holy choices. We are no... Read More

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Accountability and Encouragement

by Curt Dodd on June 28th, 2025

That there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. (1 Corinthians 12:25-27) The word “Ekklesia” is the Koine ́ Greek word for church. It is a compound word, “ek” (the preposition, which means... Read More

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Abiding and Resting

by Curt Dodd on June 27th, 2025

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30) If you are going through difficult times in your life right now, you need to learn the spiritual practice of abiding. But what does it mean to ab... Read More

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A Thrill Ride

by Curt Dodd on June 26th, 2025

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. (Matthew 7:13-14) The last time I was on a thrill ride was at a county fair with my daughter. Because she loves thrill rides, she asked me to go with her on one of those rides. It was l... Read More

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A Spiritual Wake Up Call

by Curt Dodd on June 25th, 2025

Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. (Revelation 3:2) I want to tell you how our key verse today translates in the Greek language, how it flows. Let me give you the approximate English translation of the Koine´ Greek. Here is how it really reads: “Be you watching and establish the things remaining which were about to ... Read More

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Finding Rest in Uncertain Times

by Curt Dodd on June 24th, 2025

"There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men." (Matthew 28:2-4) Why do we struggle with uncertainty so much? If there was ever a story that could teach us how ... Read More

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Freedom That Leads to Holiness

by Curt Dodd on June 23rd, 2025

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. – Galatians 5:13If you are a follower of Jesus, you are free in Christ to decide for yourself, through the influence of the Holy Spirit, about what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. God wants us never to use our freedom to hurt someone else. We m... Read More

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A Life Of Holiness

by Curt Dodd on June 22nd, 2025

Do what is right and good in the Lord’s sight, so that it may go well with you. – Deuteronomy 6:18Today, let’s talk about the power of holiness. The word “holy” means “set apart for God.” As believers and as His children, we have been set apart for Him and Him alone. Therefore, everything we do, everything we say, and everything that we post on some social media platform should be right and good. ... Read More

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Accountability and Encouragement

by Curt Dodd on June 21st, 2025

That there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. (1 Corinthians 12:25-27) The word “Ekklesia” is the Koine ́ Greek word for church. It is a compound word, “ek” (the preposition, which means... Read More

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Abiding and Resting

by Curt Dodd on June 20th, 2025

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30) If you are going through difficult times in your life right now, you need to learn the spiritual practice of abiding. But what does it mean to ab... Read More

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A Thrill Ride

by Curt Dodd on June 19th, 2025

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. (Matthew 7:13-14) The last time I was on a thrill ride was at a county fair with my daughter. Because she loves thrill rides, she asked me to go with her on one of those rides. It was l... Read More

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A Light To The Dark Places

by Curt Dodd on June 18th, 2025

To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives. (Revelation 2:12-13) In reading about the seven churches in... Read More

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Finding Rest in Uncertain Times

by Curt Dodd on June 17th, 2025

"There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men." (Matthew 28:2-4) Why do we struggle with uncertainty so much? If there was ever a story that could teach us how ... Read More

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What Happens When We Truly Worship?

by Curt Dodd on June 16th, 2025

“I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” – Psalm 122:1 (NIV)How do we know when worship has truly captured our hearts?It begins when we are no longer just listening—we’re actually worshiping. One of the greatest tragedies in this generation is that we’ve become concert-goers. A concert is where performers give their best to move and inspire us. But worship is n... Read More

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Why Don’t We Worship?

by Curt Dodd on June 15th, 2025

“But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” – Psalm 22:3 (KJV)Worship is very, very important! Everyone knows something about worship. But in reality, many people do not know much. However, we do know if we have been in the presence of God because we have felt it and sensed His presence. It has nothing to do with volume or performance. It depends on whether Jesus is honored ... Read More

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A Sacred Sermon

by Curt Dodd on June 14th, 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) Has there been a time in your life where you have heard a sermon that was super encouraging and exactly what you needed in that moment? Think about how amazing that felt, that God gave you a word right when you needed it. It was an unforgettab... Read More

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A Ripple Effect

by Curt Dodd on June 13th, 2025

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. (Mark 16:15) Yesterday, we talked about the story of D.L. Moody and how he came to know Christ. While his salvation story is one of my favorites, the story doesn’t end where we left off yesterday. In fact, that was just the beginning, for D.L. Moody’s story is proof that you never know the ripple effect your obedience ... Read More

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A Public Answer

by Curt Dodd on June 12th, 2025

“So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32-33) Yesterday, we talked about the personal answer we must give for our relationship with Jesus. The answer Peter gave to Jesus’ question in Matthew 16 was a personal answer. But that’s not all... Read More

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A Personal Answer

by Curt Dodd on June 11th, 2025

“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” – Matthew 16:15-16 When Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter gave a personal answer. When he said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God,” he was saying it very personally. He was saying, “As far as I'm concerned, regardless of what any of ... Read More

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Finding Jesus in Every Page

by Curt Dodd on June 10th, 2025

He said to them, "How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. (Luke 24:25-27) Can you imagine walking seven miles with Jesus as He personally unpacked the entire Old... Read More

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Jesus Plus Nothing

by Curt Dodd on June 9th, 2025

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. - Ephesians 2:8-9Today’s key verse makes it very clear that only Jesus can save you. What He did on the cross, shedding His blood, covers our sin. We will go to heaven based on what Jesus did for us, not what we have done for Jesus. It’s Jesus plus nothi... Read More

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Watch Out

by Curt Dodd on June 8th, 2025

Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. - Matthew 7:15-16Jesus was concerned for His followers and said to watch out for false prophets. They come in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ferocious wolves. By their fruit, you will recognize them. And remember, it doesn’t take much to be out of b... Read More

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A Lifetime Of Surrender

by Curt Dodd on June 7th, 2025

And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.” – Luke 9:23-24 Yesterday I told my story of saying “yes” to God. Maybe you said “yes” to Christ when you were 12 like I did. Regardless of where you were 20, 30, 40, or 50 when you ga... Read More

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A Life Of Submission

by Curt Dodd on June 6th, 2025

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. – James 4:7 Living in submission like Jesus means you leave all things to the Judge. That is what Jesus did. He knew God had a plan. He knew that God was in control. God reigned during Jesus’ time on earth, and he is still reigning today. Therefore, it's okay for you to submit to Him. When you choose the path of su... Read More

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