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Steve Dabbs is a retired senior military chaplain with over 35 years of full-time expertise in pastoral care. Throughout his life and ministry, he has encountered demonic activity and today he's here to answer these questions: "Can a Christian be demonized?" "Are Christians Safe from Demonic Activity?" Steve's answers might surprise you, but they are rooted both in church history and scripture. READ: When Demons Surface, by Steve Dabbs (https://amzn.to/4oDHTPh) WEBSITE: www.SteveDabbs.org WATCH: "Demonic–Or Something Else? My Son's Chilling Encounter" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0clQNzl7Vk0) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org

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The Psalmist reminds us that seasons are short! I'm not sure about you, but I need this reminder tattooed on my hand almost every day. As tonight's prayer and devotional remind us, we're encouraged here to allow God to teach us, indicating that we can't do it without Him. Parenting, marriage, and family don't come with a manual.

Asking God to teach us invites Him in and allows us to depend on Him to fill in the gaps that we often feel in our day-to-day lives. Our days are numbered - our kids proliferate, the circumstances we face come and go, and we don't always get a "later."

To number our days means prioritizing what matters most: connection over busyness and relationships over tasks. Prioritization can be challenging at any time. I remember well when our kids were small - there were dishes, dirty laundry, and dinner to attend to. Everything felt like a task - I remember well having to say, 'Much of this can wait to read a story, listen to a tall tale, or build a block tower.' On those days, all was well with my soul. It was on the days when the tasks were trumped that I felt drained, purposeless, and longing for a different outcome.

Truly making the most of our time together helps us build intentional moments —such as family meals, bedtime prayers, and long walks — so that the days don't slip by. The last part of this verse reminds us to apply our hearts to wisdom.

Wisdom is choosing what lasts. Shaping hearts, speaking blessings over each other, and modeling the love of Christ. This verse, in essence, reminds us to slow down, maximize what's important, and gain the life God intended.

So tonight, as life feels out of sorts, lacking order and routine, fix your eyes on His Word. It helps us create the culture and framework that allows us to reflect and course correct. It's never too late—tomorrow is a new day.

TONIGHT'S SCRIPTURE

"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." - Psalm 90:12

YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER

Dear Jesus,
Help me to number my days. Help me maximize the sacredness of my home, so that I may steward my children in a way that brings you glory and honor. My desire is not to "make it" day after day- but to maximize those things that are most important. Thank you, Lord, for being my teacher- thank you for that still small voice that leads, guides, and directs my steps. Thank you for tomorrow- together, we can begin again.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen.

THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE ON

1. Where am I rushing where I need to be relishing?

2. What wisdom is God inviting me to apply in my parenting, my marriage, my home? 

3. If my days are numbered, what do I need to prioritize differently tomorrow?

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Tal vez vas iniciando en el ministerio y tienes miedo a equivocarte, tienes miedo sobre lo que la gente piense de ti, tienes miedo de no llenar los zapatos en tu ministerio y no quieres que la gente te recuerde como un fracasado, pero sabes, en ocasiones, Dios permite que te equivoques a fin de darte sabiduría y experiencia para que en un futuro puedas guiar aquellos que se equivoquen. Por eso la Biblia nos menciona que Dios ha escogido lo vil y menospreciado para avergonzar a los sabios de la tierra, Dios quiere que entiendas que no se trata de ti, de tus habilidades, sino que se trata de Dios, se trata de Él no de ti.

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Episode Summary / Show Notes

In this unforgettable episode of The Walk, Melanie Penn shares her winding journey from Broadway stages to Redeemer’s worship ministry under Tim Keller, and ultimately to her calling as a Christian singer-songwriter. From striving for identity in the performing arts to discovering true worth in Christ, Melanie opens up about the divine redirection that led to The Rising, her new resurrection album told from the perspective of biblical witnesses.

Whether you're a worship leader, creative, or a believer seeking deeper roots in the gospel, this conversation will reawaken your awe in the resurrection and stir your imagination for what sacred storytelling can become.

Who is Melanie Penn?

Melanie Penn is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, formerly a Broadway performer and longtime worship leader at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in NYC. Her work blends narrative songwriting, Scripture, and artistic excellence. Her latest project, The Rising, is a first-person resurrection album voiced by biblical figures.

Episode Highlights

• Why performing other people’s words left her empty—and how God rewrote her story

• The moment a Redeemer attendee offered to fund her first album

• ✝️ How New York after 9/11 became the birthplace of her faith

• What Peter’s redemption story taught her about honest faith

• The creative process behind The Rising and writing “in character” from Scripture

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• MelaniePenn.com

• WorshipLeader.com

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Today’s Bible Verse:
"And when they found him, they said to him, 'Everyone is looking for you.'" — Mark 1:37

Mark 1:37 reminds us that even in the midst of busyness and demand, Jesus made space for purpose and rest. The crowd sought Him relentlessly, yet His mission wasn’t only about meeting needs—it was about being in tune with God’s timing and direction.

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Jennifer Slattery is a national speaker, multi-published author, and founder of Wholly Loved Ministries. She’s passionate about helping believers live with bold faith, rooted in surrender to Christ’s purpose.

Jennifer co-hosts both Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear, encouraging listeners to step into their God-given identity. Her teachings blend Scripture with personal insight to help others embrace God’s power over fear and move forward with confidence.

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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 Lonein Lara, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Got questions? Meditate on James 1:6. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. 

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Listen in on the special interview with Christy Nockels & Nicolet Bell. Christy is a worship leader and a mom and on this special episode she shares how God used seasons of motherhood, stillness, and surrender to birth lullabies that are now ministering to families around the world.

Christy opens up about her songwriting process, the inspiration behind her album A King Who Never Sleeps, and how music and prayer shape her home. This episode is a gentle, grace-filled reminder that peace is found in presence—and that Jesus meets us in the unseen moments of parenting. I know you are going to love it!

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A powerful story of prayer, persistence, and divine timing inspired by Matthew 7:7–8 — “Ask, seek, knock.” For years, Hannah dreamed of serving in the Christian film industry, but doors remained closed—until one act of obedience changed everything. This devotional reminds us that sometimes faith means waiting, but other times, it means having the courage to knock and trust that God is already working behind the scenes.

Highlights

• God invites us to bring our bold prayers and desires before Him (Matthew 7:7–8).

• Dreams placed in your heart often serve a divine purpose, even when they seem delayed.

• Faith sometimes looks like stillness, and other times, like courageously knocking on a closed door.

• God’s timing is always perfect—He arranges opportunities long before we recognize them.

• Don’t let fear keep you from stepping toward what God has already prepared.

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Full Transcript Below:

When You Wonder If You Should Knock

By Hannah Benson

Bible Reading:

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find, knock, and it will be given to you. For everyone who asks receives and the one who seeks finds, to the one who knocks it will be opened.” - Matthew 7:7-8 (ESV)

Since I was 10 years old, I deeply desired to be involved in the Christian film industry. This flame burned within me, ignited by movies like FACING THE GIANTS, FIREPROOF, and in more recent years, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE and JESUS REVOLUTION.

If you’ve seen any of these or other movies that have tugged at your heart, then you know what I’m talking about. As a young child, movies that gripped me emotionally and glorified God in the process never left my mind. I devoured these films and coaxed my family to watch behind-the-scenes content with me. I loved seeing what went into the process of making a film.

What would it be like to be part of something like that someday?

Before I was even a teenager, I’d filled pages in my prayer journal, asking God to allow me to be involved in the Christian film industry. I thought it was impossible, but I prayed for God to open the door someday.

Eventually, I stopped praying those prayers as often. The hope of serving God in film ministry hadn’t fully died, but I laid it to rest and pursued what God called me to in that season, wh

Family traditions are powerful threads that connect generations — reminders of who we are, where we’ve come from, and how God has worked in our story. In today’s prayer devotional, Rachael Adams, host of The Love Offering, reflects on her grandmother “Munder” and the beautiful ways her faith and love continue to shape family gatherings even after she’s gone. Through recipes, celebrations, and stories, Rachael’s family keeps alive both her memory and the message of God’s goodness.

In Scripture, God Himself established holy days and traditions so His people would continually remember His faithfulness. These rhythms of remembrance weren’t just rituals — they were living testimonies passed from one generation to the next. As we create and continue our own family traditions, we, too, can honor God by making Him the center of our celebrations.

May this prayer inspire you to celebrate God’s work in your life, preserve your faith heritage, and intentionally pass it on — so that future generations will know and love the Lord.

Today's Bible Reading:
“This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD—a lasting ordinance.” – Exodus 12:14

Takeaway Truths

• God designed traditions as a way for His people to remember and celebrate His faithfulness.

• Family rhythms and rituals can be powerful tools for sharing faith across generations.

• The greatest legacy we can pass down is a relationship with God Himself.

Let’s Pray

Lord,

Thank You for the faithful generations who came before me and for the ways they lived out their love for You. Help me to honor You through the traditions I continue and the new ones I create. May my life reflect Your goodness so that my family — and future generations — will come to know and trust You.

Teach me to celebrate Your provision in both big and small moments, and to make You the center of every gathering, every story, and every celebration. You are worthy of all remembrance and praise.

Amen.

Related Scriptures

• Psalm 78:4 — “We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord…”

• Deuteronomy 6:6–7 — “Impress them on your children…”

• Joshua 4:6–7 — “These stones are to be a memorial to the people of Israel forever.”

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