Pastor Kelly Soiles speaks to overwhelmed, anxious days and shows how Psalm 27:1 is not just comfort but a weapon against fear, pointing to Christ’s presence as our stronghold. She offers a simple “Peace Pause” and reminds us to lean on trusted community.

Pastor Dru Rodriguez reflects on Psalm 16, highlighting David’s confidence that God counsels him, even at night, shaping discernment in the deepest places of the heart. He encourages praying for God to instruct our innermost being and to quiet competing voices.

Worship Leader Taylor Cummings reflects on Scripture’s warnings about hardened hearts and prays for a tender, pure heart that stays responsive to God, drawing on Psalm 95, Hebrews 3–4, and Ezekiel’s promise of a heart of flesh.

Pastor Heather Jarvie uses the wonder of bird migration as an analogy for learning to recognize Jesus the Shepherd’s voice, urging us to be intentional about what shapes our direction. She points to prayerful listening, wise counsel, and Scripture as key ways God guides us.

Pastor Natalie Morris invites us to picture the awe of God’s throne from Revelation and reminds us from Hebrews 4:15-16 that, because of Jesus our High Priest, we can approach God with confidence to receive mercy and grace. She calls us to fix our focus on Him and bring our real needs before His throne.

Global Outreach Director Marissa Armit reflects on a busy ministry trip to Nairobi, Kenya, realizing the need to slow down and listen for God’s voice in the stillness. She encourages creating rhythms of prayer and journaling to hear Him.

Pastor Dru Rodriguez reflects on Paul’s greeting to the Romans, emphasizing that through Jesus’ resurrection power and grace we are called to belong to Christ and live in Spirit-empowered obedience for his name among the nations. Even from hardship, Paul can’t help but proclaim why he serves Jesus.

Worship Leader Taylor Cummings reflects on the response “Here I am,” highlighting Isaiah’s vision of God’s holiness and Samuel’s call, showing how God cleanses, calls, and invites willing hearts to serve. She emphasizes a posture of availability to partner with God.

Global Outreach Partner Dr. Shingi Chizanga urges us to respond to God’s call like Mary, who said “I am the Lord’s servant… let it be to me according to your word,” instead of hesitating like Moses, Gideon, or Jonah.

Local Outreach Director Anthony Bills urges every believer to embrace evangelism as a loving, Spirit-led act of obedience, sharing Jesus with grace rather than pressure, trusting God to work even through missteps.