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God still performs miracles today—and He invites us to pray big, bold prayers. In Habakkuk 3:2, the prophet asks God to repeat His wondrous deeds in their own time. Whitney Hopler shares a powerful personal story of her mother’s healing and salvation, showing how God responds when we dare to pray for something awesome.

Highlights

• Habakkuk 3:2 reminds us to pray with awe and boldness

• Story of miraculous healing that led to salvation

• Why we often settle for small, “safe” prayers

• God’s power is the same yesterday, today, and forever

• How to expect God’s awesome work daily

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Full Transcript Below:

Pray for Something Awesome

By: Whitney Hopler

Bible Reading:

“Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy.” – Habakkuk 3:2, NIV 

I’ll never forget the day my mother told me that she had seen an angel! After 23 years of praying for her to come to faith in God, I had grown frustrated wondering if God would ever answer my prayers. Mom eventually did come to believe in God, but she still struggled to believe that God would love her enough to save her. She still hadn’t started a relationship with God by the time she was diagnosed with leukemia and hospitalized – fighting both the blood cancer and pneumonia in her lungs. But one night, she saw an angel appear in heavenly form and send glowing bits of energy into her chest. The next day, tests revealed that the leukemia was in remission and the pneumonia was gone! But Mom’s physical healing wasn’t the biggest miracle. What was even more miraculous was that God had convinced Mom he loved her personally by sending her one of his heavenly messengers to minister to her. Mom was in awe of God’s deeds, and she finally placed her faith in him. 

The wonderful way God helped Mom showed me that God is just as willing to do miracles today as he was in earlier times. Habakkuk 3:2 reminds us that, when we think about God’s famous miracles, we can ask God to do something awesome in our own lives right now. When we face big problems – like health struggles, broken relationships, or money worries – we pray small prayers too ofte

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Seasons of anxiety and depression can leave us feeling weak, broken, and even distant from God. Yet, as our daily prayer and devotional from Emily Rose Massey reminds us, these struggles do not define our faith or separate us from God’s presence. In fact, suffering can be the very place where our roots in Christ grow deeper.

Jesus calls us to abide in Him as the true Vine. Just as branches cannot bear fruit without staying connected to the vine, neither can we thrive apart from Him. Prayer and Scripture become lifelines—keeping us grounded in His peace, truth, and strength when the world feels overwhelming.

Like trees in winter whose roots grow deeper underground, our times of hardship can press us closer to the heart of God. Instead of yielding to despair or turning to substitutes for comfort, we can remain connected to Christ, the only source of lasting life and peace. In Him, we find the strength to endure, the hope to carry on, and the joy of knowing we are never alone.

Today's Bible Reading:

"Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:4-5, ESV

Key Takeaways

• Abiding in Christ is essential—apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5).

• Seasons of suffering can deepen our spiritual roots and strengthen our faith.

• Prayer and Scripture are vital lifelines that keep us connected to Jesus.

• The enemy seeks to isolate us, but Christ sustains us through every trial.

Let’s Pray Together

Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me new life in Your Son, Jesus. Help me to abide in You daily and hold fast to the peace You bring. Deepen my roots in You during seasons of suffering, and keep me connected to Your love and strength. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Related Resources

• How to Stay Connected to God When Life Gets Hard – Crosswalk.com

• What It Really Means to Abide in Christ – iBelieve.com

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In today’s episode of the March or Die Show, Jeremy Stalnecker sits down with pastor, author, and blogger Tim Challies to discuss faith in a post-Christian culture, the role of books in shaping the Christian life, and how to process grief and loss through the lens of God’s sovereignty.

Tim shares insights from traveling the world, why Christians must focus on the basics of faithful living, and how books can serve as spiritual companions in a distracted age. He also speaks candidly about personal tragedy and how his family found hope in God after the unexpected passing of his son.

Whether you’re a pastor, parent, or simply trying to live faithfully in a confusing world, this conversation will equip you with timeless principles to move forward in faith when it feels easier to give up.

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Disappointment cuts deep. Whether it comes through broken trust, strained relationships, or unmet expectations, our natural response is often to pull back—to protect our hearts with control, silence, or distance. Tonight's prayer and devotional on Romans 15:13 offers us a better way: to place our trust not in perfection or outcomes, but in the God of hope.

Parenting and relationships can test this truth daily. When trust is broken, fear often drives our reactions. But fear only multiplies anxiety, while faith opens the door to restoration. Just as God extends second chances to us without tallying our failures, we too can mirror His mercy by leaving room for redemption.

Hope isn’t about ignoring hurt or skipping accountability. It’s about believing that God is still writing the story—even when things feel broken. He calls us to respond not out of fear but out of faith, letting His Spirit fill us with joy and peace so we can extend hope, even in hard places.

Tonight’s Scripture: Romans 15:13

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
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Your Nightly Prayer

Lord,
In my disappointment, help me not to reach for control but to respond with Your wisdom. My heart longs to parent and love out of faith, not fear. I surrender anger, frustration, and regret. Fill me with joy and peace as I trust You. May I see my child—and others in my life—not through the lens of failure, but through Your mercy. Let Your Spirit renew my hope tonight.
Amen.

Three Things to Meditate Upon

1. What unspoken messages might your child—or someone close to you—be receiving from your disappointment?

2. Reflect on your responses: have they been marked by control, withdrawal, silence, or grace?

3. Are you trusting in another person’s behavior to reassure you, or in God’s ability to redeem and restore?

Calls to Action

• ✨ Tonight, write down one disappointment you’ve been holding onto. Pray Romans 15:13 over it, surrendering it back to God.

• Share hope with someone who may be struggling—remind them that their story isn’t over.

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Finding God’s Presence in Fear and Family
In this moving episode of The Walk, Bethel Music worship leaders Paul and Hannah McClure share their journey of faith, worship, and family. From their roots as teenage worship leaders in North Carolina to writing anthems like I Belong to Jesus and Even Though I Walk, the McClures open their hearts about walking through miscarriage, confronting fear, and finding God’s presence in every season.

They remind us that worship isn’t about performing for others but about returning to our first love—and that the truest songs often come from our hardest valleys.

Episode Highlights

• Worship as a weapon against fear and anxiety

• The story behind I Belong to Jesus and Even Though I Walk

• Balancing family life with ministry and touring

• The power of excellence and anointing in worship

• Why identity must be rooted in Christ, not the stage

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Are you an overthinker? Do you find yourself replaying conversations from weeks ago, worrying about every possible outcome, or getting stuck in endless thought spirals? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you.

Join host Heather Creekmore and special guest Erin Kerry—health coach, mental health advocate, and original friend of the show—for an honest, hope-filled conversation about overthinking and how to break free. Erin shares insights from her new book, "Live Beyond Your Label," diving deep into why we overthink, how our bodies and minds respond to stress, and what true relief looks like from both a scientific and biblical perspective.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• How to recognize if you’re an overthinker—and why it’s more common than you think

• The physical and emotional roots of overthinking

• Why “just take your thoughts captive” isn’t always enough (and what’s missing from that advice)

• The body’s built-in responses to stress and fear, and how you can work with your physiology instead of against it

• Simple, practical strategies to calm your mind, address anxiety, and ground yourself in truth

• Encouragement for Christians who feel stuck, powerless, or alone in their mental battles

• How to move forward when labels, diagnoses, or past trauma have left you feeling “broken”

Plus: Erin and Heather talk about slowing down, why true rest matters, and how to build daily habits that soothe both body and soul. You’ll discover you’re not the only one wrestling with these thoughts—and there is real hope for change!

Ready to stop overthinking and start living free? Listen now and be encouraged, empowered, and equipped—with both biblical truth and holistic mental health wisdom.

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• Find Erin Kerry’s book: Live Beyond Your Label (Amazon and wherever books are sold) *Amazon affiliate link.

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In this episode of Inside the Epicenter, host Joel Rosenberg is joined by filmmaker Todd Morehead to discuss the harrowing events of October 7, 2023—a day that, as Joel describes, marks the most significant tragedy for Israel since the Holocaust. Together, they delve into Todd’s new documentary, October 7th: Bearing Witness to the Massacre, which offers firsthand survivor accounts and a clear-eyed look at what really happened during the attack. Joel and Todd talk about the challenges of telling such a difficult story, the importance of combating misinformation, and the vital role of Christian communities in responding to these events with truth, compassion, and action. Listen in for insights into the making of the film and practical advice for engaging your church, small group, or community with this powerful story.

(00:02) "October 7th: A Defining Moment"
(03:10) "Educating Truth on October 7th"
(07:20) Evangelicals Visit Israel Post-Conflict
(11:14) "Film Recommendation by Host"
(14:16) "Filmmaking Team Raises Awareness"
(18:50) "Watch and Discuss Important Film"
(20:21) "October 7th: Witnessing the Massacre"
(27:22) Charlie Kirk's Impactful Assassination Analyzed
(30:56) Vicious Narrative Against Jews
(34:43) Israel's Internal Conflict Over Netanyahu
(36:09) "Discussing Hope in the Holy Land"
(40:28) Arab Leaders' Hidden Stance on Hamas

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Verse of the Day: 2 Timothy 3:1  -5  that in the last days difficult times will come for men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips without self control, brutal haters of good, treacherous, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding to a form of godliness although they have denied its power, avoid such men as these. 

Pray for Israel and the peace of Jerusalem.
Pray for the Arab people that they come to Christ, and pray for the salvation of all.

Todd Morehead Biography

Todd Morehead lives in California with his wife and four children. He holds an M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Talbot School of Theology. Todd is the Founder and Director of Grafted Ministries, an organization committed to awakening Christians to their biblical role and responsibility toward the Jewish people.

He is the author of Grafted In: Understanding God’s Role for You and Your Jewish Neighbors and has a deep passion for leading Christians to Israel—a land he has visited thirty times—to cultivate a heart for both the people and the Land.

Todd is the Creator and Producer of the documentary films Promised Land: Israel Through The Eyes of Surfers (2012), Hope in the Holy Land: Delving Beneath the Surface of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (2021), October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre (2025), and the docuseries Hope in the Holy Land: The Series (2023-present). 

https://www.october7film.com/

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• Alaska Epicenter Cruise Session 3: Behind the Scenes at the Bible Society in Israel with Victor Kalisher
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  Alaska Epicenter Cruise Session 2: Why Jews & Muslims are Coming to Jesus in Record Numbers #311
• Trey Yingst's Inside Story of October 7th #239
   

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Today’s Bible Verse:
"Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak nor his strength gone." — Deuteronomy 34:7

Deuteronomy 34:7 highlights the remarkable close of Moses’ life. At 120 years old, his strength and vision remained, a testament not just to his physical endurance but to God’s sustaining power throughout his calling. This verse encourages us to consider how God can preserve us for the work He has prepared—right up until the finish line.

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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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