What happens when a pandemic and personal tragedy force musicians to question everything about their calling? For the Ward brothers of Consumed by Fire, these challenges led to a profound spiritual awakening captured in their song "First Things First."
The song draws inspiration from Revelation 2:4-5, which speaks of returning to our first love and doing the works we did at first. As the brothers discovered, this isn't about religious rules but about relationship—specifically, prioritizing our connection with God above everything else competing for our attention. The lyrics powerfully remind us: "Your kingdom's all I want to seek. I don't want to love what the world loves... First things first."
Both ancient and modern voices converge on a single question worth considering: Are we keeping first things first? And if not, what might we be missing? Take five minutes to realign your priorities and start your day right with this musical reflection on what matters most.

Here is the Youtube link to First Things First.             
https://youtu.be/bpTOcZN9JB4     

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Feeling drained by the demands of daily life? You're not alone. Even the strongest spiritual warriors experience moments of complete exhaustion.
In this powerful morning reflection, we explore the surprising story of the prophet Elijah's breakdown after his greatest spiritual victory. Despite witnessing God send fire from heaven and defeat 450 prophets of Baal, Elijah finds himself running for his life, collapsing under a tree, and asking God to let him die. This dramatic contrast between triumph and despair reveals profound truths about human resilience and divine restoration.
Take five minutes today to reset your perspective and discover how to find renewal when you're "tired of the stress of being you."  Join us every weekday morning to start your day with encouragement and wisdom that will sustain you through life's challenges.

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Have you ever considered how a few casual words shared behind someone's back could potentially destroy their reputation, relationships, or even their life? Today's episode tackles what has sadly become "America's new favourite pastime" and how we can counter it.

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What would drive someone to chase a lion into a pit on a snowy day? Courage, desperation, or divine purpose? In this episode of Starting Right, we explore the fascinating biblical account of Benaiah, a valiant warrior who did exactly that—and how his story challenges our approach to risk, fear, and opportunity.
Today's episode highlights numerous biblical risk-takers who changed history by stepping out in faith. We share the compelling "Lion Chaser's Manifesto" that challenges listeners to "quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death" and instead pursue God-given passions with boldness.
God has placed abilities and plans inside you beyond your wildest imagination. Don't let fear keep you from discovering them. Remember, if the best results were always found on the easiest paths, everyone would achieve greatness.

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What does peace really mean to you? Is it a serene lake with calm waters, or something deeper that persists even in life's storms? This episode tackles one of humanity's most universal desires – peace – while challenging our conventional understanding of it.
As we face today's inevitable challenges, remember that God offers a peace that transcends understanding – not by eliminating your problems, but by providing stillness within them. Take five minutes with this devotional to reframe your perspective and discover how to find genuine peace in whatever situations you're facing today. Ask God for this peace in your chaos, and experience the difference it makes in your daily life. 

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Have you ever wondered about the power of remembrance in your spiritual journey? Today's devotional explores the fascinating biblical account of Joshua and the twelve memorial stones taken from the Jordan River.  God specifically commanded that twelve stones be gathered from where the priests' feet stood in the middle of the Jordan. These weren't just souvenirs—they were intentional markers designed to prompt questions from future generations. "When your children ask what these stones mean," God told them, the stories of divine faithfulness would be passed down.
 Similarly, each of us has experienced divine interventions—moments of healing, provision, direction, or peace that serve as our personal "marker stones." These spiritual milestones define our relationship with God and shape our faith story.
Take a moment today to identify your spiritual marker stones. What are those undeniable moments when God showed up in your life? Then consider who needs to hear about them. Your testimony might become the foundation upon which someone else builds their faith journey. Remember, the stones that matter most aren't the ones we keep to ourselves, but those we use to build memorials of God's faithfulness for others to discover.

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Have you ever done something so embarrassing you wanted to crawl under a rock and disappear? That moment when you realize what you've said or done, and desperately wish you could take it back or erase everyone's memory? Danny Mac tackles this universal human experience with warmth, humor, and spiritual insight.
Whether you're currently reeling from a recent embarrassing moment or simply preparing for the inevitable next one, this five-minute devotional offers the reassurance that God is never embarrassed by us, never rejects us, and always stands ready to comfort us when we most want to hide. Join Danny Mac Monday through Friday for Starting Right—your daily companion for beginning each day with spiritual perspective and practical faith.

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What makes a true champion? Beyond the trophies and accolades lies something far more powerful – the ability to transform lives through love, faith, and unwavering principles.
Today we explore the extraordinary legacy of John Wooden, whose name towers above all others in college basketball history. What makes Wooden's story particularly compelling is how he demonstrated truth through actions before speaking it with words. His  example challenges us to become people who show God's love in tangible ways that impact those around us. 

How might our influence grow if people saw truth lived out in our lives before hearing it from our lips? Join us as we learn from this remarkable coach who understood that championships fade, but transformed lives create legacies that last forever.

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What hidden talents are lying dormant within you? Uncle Gene's remarkable story might just inspire you to find out. At 86 years old and battling cancer for over a decade, Gene decided it was time to learn to read music and expand his trumpet-playing abilities beyond the limited songs he knew from his army days."If I don't start now," Gene reasoned, "a year from now I'll be 87 and I still won't know how to read music.".

No matter your age or circumstances, God has placed abilities within you that remain untapped—gifts that can bring joy not only to yourself but to everyone around you. What might you learn today? Your new adventure in learning could become the channel through which God's love shines brightest in your life and community. 

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Have you ever missed an important message because you weren't really listening? Today's episode of Starting Right with Danny Mac explores the lost art of truly hearing what's being communicated around us through a fascinating historical tale.

The episode delves into our modern listening challenges, highlighting research that shows most people are poor listeners who only hear what they want when they want it. Between constant digital distractions, environmental noise, and our own preoccupations, critical messages often go "in one ear and out the other." Danny connects this everyday challenge to spiritual wisdom from Proverbs 3:6: "Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go." Today's podcast might just change how you listen to everything and everyone around you.

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