We began a new message series yesterday, and we are looking at the most misused verses of the Bible over the next 4 weeks. The first we took a look at is John 14:14... “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” John 14:14 NIV Dear Jesus, can You keep all of my family healthy, safe, and rich forever? In Your name, amen. We’ve all asked some doozies in His name, and we’ve all seen requests fall short of God’s to-do list. When God doesn’t keep the promises we’ve

As you prepare for worship this weekend, spend a few quiet moments thanking God for every wall He has already helped you overcome. Then ask Him to show you any place where you're still living as though yesterday has the final word. Come expecting God to continue His work of freedom as you gather with your church family this weekend!

Scripture Reading: Romans 8:31-39 Reflection: By the end of his life, David wasn't remembered as the shepherd who hid in caves or the king who stumbled. His testimony became, "By my God I can run through a troop and leap over a wall." That can become your testimony too. Your life is not defined by your worst decision, deepest disappointment, or greatest loss. In Christ, your identity is rooted in His love and His victory. Every morning is another invitation to walk with hope

Scripture Reading: Genesis 50:15-21 Reflection: Joseph experienced betrayal most people could hardly imagine. His own brothers sold him into slavery, false accusations landed him in prison, and years of waiting tested his faith. Yet when he finally stood before those who had wounded him, he chose forgiveness over bitterness. He refused to let yesterday's pain determine tomorrow's future. Bitterness always promises protection, but it quietly becomes another prison. It keeps ol

Scripture Reading: Psalm 18:29-36 Reflection: David declared, "By my God I can leap over a wall." The wall represented every obstacle the enemy hoped would contain him. Pain often builds invisible walls around your heart. Disappointment whispers that you'll never trust again. Failure convinces you you'll never succeed again. Rejection tells you you'll always be alone. Before long, those walls begin defining your identity instead of simply describing your experience. But God

Scripture Reading: Habakkuk 3:17-19 Reflection: David learned to worship on both the mountain and in the valley. Some of his greatest songs were written after heartbreaking loss. That reminds you that praise is not pretending life is easy. It is choosing to recognize God's goodness even when life hurts. Waiting until every problem disappears before worshiping leaves your joy dependent upon changing circumstances. Real worship anchors your heart in the unchanging character of

Scripture Reading: Psalm 18:1-19 Reflection: Before David celebrated what God would still do, he remembered everything God had already done. Looking back strengthened his faith for what lay ahead. The same is true for you. Life has a way of making today's problem feel bigger than yesterday's victories. But when you pause and remember answered prayers, unexpected provision, healed relationships, and seasons God faithfully carried you through, your perspective changes. Gratitu

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:19-22 Samuel's stone pointed backward to God's help, but Jesus points both backward and forward. He is your true Ebenezer—the solid foundation beneath every season of life. Circumstances change, people disappoint, and emotions rise and fall, but Christ remains the unshakable cornerstone. When you don't know what decision to make, He is your wisdom. When you feel weak, He is your strength. When fear tries to overwhelm you, He is your peace. Your

Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 17:16-27 After receiving incredible blessings from God, David didn't boast about what he had accomplished. Instead, he sat quietly before the Lord and asked, "Who am I?" Gratitude has a way of putting life back into proper perspective. When you honestly consider where you could have been without God's mercy, pride begins to disappear. The opportunities you've received, the people who love you, the prayers God has answered, and even the breath i

Scripture Reading: Joshua 4:1-9 God instructed His people to build memorials because He knew human hearts forget. We remember disappointments with incredible clarity but often lose sight of God's goodness. That's why intentional remembrance matters. Your Ebenezer may not be a stack of stones beside a river, but it could be a journal filled with answered prayers, a highlighted Bible, a family testimony shared around the dinner table, or quiet moments when you simply thank God

Scripture Reading: Romans 8:28-39 Ebenezer was once remembered as a place of devastating loss. Thousands died there, families were shattered, and hope seemed gone. Yet years later, God chose the same location to display one of Israel's greatest victories. That's how He works. The places where you carry painful memories are not beyond His ability to redeem. He doesn't erase your past, but He transforms its meaning. What once represented defeat can become evidence of His restor

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 7:7–12 Life naturally pulls your attention toward tomorrow's challenges, but God often begins by reminding you of yesterday's victories. Samuel didn't build the stone before the battle. He built it afterward so future generations would never forget who won the victory. When fear whispers about what might happen next, pause and remember what God has already done. Think about prayers He answered, doors He opened, protection you didn't even recognize

By Grant Fishbook I love Easter Sunday! On Easter Sunday morning, the greatest miracle of ALL TIME occurs! Jesus comes back from the dead, and EVERYTHING changes!!! The Bible describes it this way: “After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 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

By Grant Fishbook Read slowly. Friend, the Bible does not say much about Saturday. All is quiet. The broken body of Jesus has been laid to rest. His voice and heart…stilled. The tomb is cold. The tears of His friends are spilled. The world is dark and covered with shadows. It appears death has won a victory. Heaven holds its breath. We wait. In silence. Today, can we just sit in silence? Can we listen, instead of talk? Can we pause? Can we be obedient? “Be still and know that

= By Grant Fishbook What is “good” about Good Friday? After all, Jesus is wrongfully accused…on Friday. Jesus is abandoned by His closest friends, mocked by the people He loves, ridiculed by His own creation, and tortured at the hands of those He wants to forgive…on Friday. Jesus is whipped, spat upon, beaten, and then crucified…on Friday. I’d ask again—what is “good” about Good Friday? Friend, as Jesus hung on the cross, He made seven statements. Each of them, while heartbre

By Grant Fishbook It is Thursday. Jesus has come back to Jerusalem, and the full weight of what is going to happen to Him is heavy on His heart. Betrayal is imminent. Abandonment is around the corner. Crushing pain and torture are just hours away. And yet, Jesus chooses to respond with extravagant, humble love. Friend, think about that truth. Jesus is about to take all of our sin on His perfect life, and instead of giving all of us what we actually deserve, He gives us what w

by Grant Fishbook I had a close friend and mentor named John. John loved me like a son, and I loved him like a father. One morning, John came to my office, pulled up a chair, and said, “I am going to anoint you and pray over you.” He didn’t ask me…he just did it. He took a small vial of oil, dipped his finger in it, made the mark of the cross on my forehead, and prayed, “Our gracious God and loving heavenly Father, I bless Grant, my son, and ask that You give him the deepest

by Grant Fishbook Do you have a special place where you go to meet with God? My wife, Laurel, has created a beautiful space in our home that we lovingly call “The Jesus Room.” This is the room where Laurel meets with Jesus in the morning, and lately, it’s the place where we do our quiet time in the evening. This room is safe, peaceful, soaked in prayer, and filled with the Holy Spirit. It truly is a place of miracles! You can meet with Jesus anywhere, but what about a special

by Grant Fishbook I believe that emotions are both a gift and a miracle! How amazing is it that Jesus gave us ways to deeply experience both the joys and frustrations of life? During Holy Week, you may experience many of these emotions. Today, we are going to reflect on anger. As the week moves along, sorrow and grief will take its place, and finally, we will encounter the absolute joy of the resurrection of Jesus. On Holy Monday, Jesus reclaims His Father’s house. Jesus is a

What can I expect to happen after the fast is over? What’s next? What happens after I fast? Many of us ponder this question as we near the end of a fasting experience. The answers can be as many and varied as the stories of people who’ve seen what fasting can do . . . to change not only circumstances but to change THEM. God will sometimes respond immediately, but most of the time He responds over the weeks and months that follow a fast. Remember . . . all of the miracl