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Today’s Bible Verse: “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

2 Timothy 3:16 reminds us that the Bible is not merely a collection of wise words—it is breathed out by God Himself. Scripture carries divine authority and purpose, shaping how we think, live, and grow. God uses His Word to teach us truth, correct our missteps, and train o ur hearts toward righteousness.

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Meet Today’s Host: Reverend Jessica Van Roekel

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Rev. Jessica Van Roekel is a passionate Christian speaker, author, and worship pastor who shares how God brings beauty from brokenness. Her message centers on God’s power to rescue, restore, and renew, even after seasons of rejection or loss.

She is the author of Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything, a guide to seeing God’s purpose in life’s disappointments.

Jessica and her husband are raising a vibrant family, with two adult daughters, a college-aged son, and a high school daughter. You can explore her teachings, devotionals, and resources at WelcomeGrace.com.

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Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by James Seawood, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Do you seek the approval of others? Meditate on Galatians 1:10. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. 

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In a world filled with constant noise, striving, and distraction, God invites us into the quiet. This episode reflects on the beauty of stillness and purity of heart, reminding us that when we quiet our inner world before the Lord, we begin to see Him more clearly. Through surrender and rest, quietness becomes a sacred space where God’s presence is felt, His voice is heard, and our hearts are gently shaped into His likeness.

Main Takeaways

• Discover how quietness of heart helps us see God more clearly in Scripture, relationships, and daily life.

• Learn why stillness is not passivity, but a posture of trust and surrender before the Lord.

• Be encouraged to choose presence with God over productivity and performance.

• Find peace as anxious thoughts settle and your heart rests in God’s steady, faithful presence.

Tonight's Scripture: 

"God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God." - Matthew 5:8

Your Evening Prayer

Jesus, I come before You tonight and choose stillness. Quiet my anxious thoughts and release my need to strive or control. Draw my attention fully to Your presence and help me rest in who You are. Create in me a pure and undivided heart that listens, trusts, and delights in being with You. I surrender this day and my heart to You. Amen.

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A Prayer for Wise Friends by Tara L. Cole

Friendships have a powerful influence on the choices our children make and the direction their lives take. In today's episode we look at 1 Kings 12 and see what happens when unwise counsel is followed—and the lasting consequences that can result. This conversation encourages parents to be intentional about helping their children surround themselves with wise, God-honoring friends who will point them toward truth during critical moments.

Reference: Proverbs 13:20

Prayer: Lord, may our children walk with wise friends and become wise.

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¿Qué está bloqueando tu oído espiritual? ¿Una relación que no edifica? ¿Un mal hábito? ¿El ruido de tus propias preocupaciones? Dios sigue hablando, sigue buscándote. Hoy es el momento de silenciar el ruido y correr a Sus brazos. Allí encontrarás la paz y dirección que estabas buscando.

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This week, we sit down with Chris Blair, the owner of the Listening Room Cafe in Nashville, a place known not just for great music, but for the spirit of generosity that lives within its walls. Chris came to Nashville chasing a dream, but what began as a pursuit of music slowly became a calling to create space for others—space where stories are honored, community is formed, and giving back becomes more important than getting ahead.

Later in the episode, we’ll also hear from country artist Cyndi Thomson, who experienced a rapid rise to fame with her debut album My World and hit song “What I Really Meant to Say.” At the height of her success, she began to struggle with panic attacks and a deep sense that God was moving her in a different direction. She shares the private process of wrestling with this decision, and how after walking away from her career, her focus became on the one individual over the accolades of the world. 

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Interview Quotes:

“At The Listening Room, we connect people with the stories behind the songs. That’s our mission.” - Chris Blair

“Part of the reason that I wanted to start the Listening Room in the first place [was] to bring in and spend thirty minutes to an hour with individual artists and songwriters and really share their story of not just the songs, but how they got started, their struggles, their wins, and all of that.” - Chris Blair 

“We went through a lot of hard times in the early days, but that was the

Life is not accidental—it is sacred, intentional, and God-given. This Christian devotional explores the biblical truth of the sanctity of life and why choosing life matters more than ever in today’s culture. Rooted in Deuteronomy 30:19, this devotion calls believers to honor God’s design by valuing life at every age and stage.

Highlights

• Life is a sacred gift intentionally created by God

• Scripture calls believers to actively choose life over death

• Every person is made in the image of God and has inherent value

• Our words have the power to influence life or destruction

• Biblical truth affirms life from the womb to the grave

• God’s design for humanity does not change with culture

• Christians are called to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves

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Full Transcript Below:

Why Life Is Sacred

By Lynette Kittle

Bible Reading:

“This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” - Deuteronomy 30:19

Why are so many people choosing death over life these days? If asked, many individuals might disagree, not realizing what they are doing. 

Still, when we consider our culture’s views on the sacredness of life, we see the reality that individuals are choosing abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, suicide, and more.

Because death is a popular choice for so many people, it’s more important than ever for us to speak out and help lead others to choose life over death.

As Christians, we recognize that those who reject Jesus are choosing death, rather than receiving the life God gives us. 

A Day Set to Choose Life

Every January since January 22, 1984, many Christians observe Sanctity of Life Day, a day set aside to commemorate God’s priceless and sacred gift of life.

The United States' 40th President, Ronald Reagan, first issued the national proclamation setting aside a day to honor life and remember the millions of lives ended through abortion. 

It’s a day to remember those who can’t speak for themselves, committing to pray for and protect their life at every age and stage. Proverbs 31:8 urges us to “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rig

In this powerful episode, we dive into the heart of marriage communication—intentional listening. Drawing from James 1:19, we learn how being quick to listen and slow to speak can transform conflict from division into deeper connection. When tension rises, pausing to pray together and inviting the Holy Spirit into your conversations can calm hearts and open doors to understanding. Marriage isn’t a battlefield—it’s a partnership where love, forgiveness, and listening reflect Christ’s love to the world. If you’ve ever wished for better communication with your spouse, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Takeaways:

• Arguments often start from not truly listening.

• Listening means valuing your spouse’s heart above winning.

• Pray together during conflict to invite peace and understanding.

• See your spouse as a teammate, not an opponent.

• Your marriage is a reflection of Christ’s love and grace.

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Few things feel as heartbreaking as seeing a child face injury, illness, or a frightening diagnosis. This devotional begins from a place of personal vulnerability—the author shares her own fear and anxiety while facing serious medical uncertainty, and that experience opens her eyes even more to the heavy burden children and their families carry. If it’s difficult for an adult to process testing, procedures, and “what if” thoughts, it’s almost unimaginable to consider what it’s like for a child who may not fully understand what’s happening or why.

In moments like these, fear can take over quickly. Questions swirl, worst-case scenarios creep in, and daily life becomes hard to focus on. Yet the devotional reminds us that God meets us right in that fear. Isaiah 41:10 is offered as an anchor—God does not leave His people to face hard things alone. He strengthens, helps, and upholds. And while the original words were spoken in a specific context, the heart of the promise reflects God’s unchanging character: He is present with His children in suffering.

This devotional also highlights something practical and powerful: prayer. Whether you’re a parent walking through a child’s illness, a loved one supporting a family, or someone who simply feels burdened for children who are suffering, prayer is a meaningful response. Scripture encourages believers to bring sickness and pain before the Lord and to pray as a community. Even when we can’t fix the situation, we can entrust children and their families to the God who can comfort, protect, and provide peace beyond understanding.

Today’s prayer is an invitation to ask God to surround hurting children with His peace, strengthen their families, and bring healing and hope. And it’s a reminder that God is good—able to do far more than we can imagine—especially in the hardest places.

Main Takeaways

• Children facing injury or illness carry heavy fears, and their families carry deep burdens too.

• Medical uncertainty can stir anxiety and “what if” thinking, but God meets us in that fear.

• God promises His presence, strength, and help—He does not abandon us in suffering.

• Prayer is a powerful way to support hurting children and families, even from a distance.

• God can bring comfort, peace, and healing in ways beyond what we can imagine.

Today’s Bible Verse

“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

Your Daily Prayer

Here is a brief excerpt from today’s prayer:

“Please help every child who is going through various treatments and surround them with the peace that only You can provide.”

You can listen to the full prayer here or read the devotional at the links below.

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