I enjoyed drinking. I was usually the guy making plans, getting everyone together, and finding somewhere to go out. So when I felt God calling me to stop, giving it up wasn’t easy.

I started drinking at 18 after my hockey career ended. In this video, I share why I quit, what made that decision difficult, and what God has been teaching me about obedience and discipline - especially when it means letting go of something I still enjoy.

This is my personal conviction, not me telling every Christian they have to make the same decision. I’m sharing what that process has honestly looked like for me.

And something I’m learning? I never needed alcohol to be the fun guy. I’m still Luke.

Have you ever felt God asking you to give something up that you didn’t want to let go of? I’d love to hear your story in the comments.

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You’ve told yourself it was the last time. You’ve prayed about it. You’ve tried to stop. And somehow, you keep finding yourself back in the same place.

If you feel trapped in addiction, please hear this: your addiction is not your identity, and you do not have to fight this battle alone.

Jesus offers freedom—but walking toward that freedom may mean making difficult choices. Removing access. Fleeing temptation. Bringing what’s hidden into the light. Asking for help. And choosing Jesus again and again when temptation comes.

And if you fall, don’t let shame make you hide from God. Run back to Him.

📖 Romans 6:12–14
John 8:34–36
1 Corinthians 10:13
Galatians 5:16
1 John 1:9
James 5:16

You are not a slave to this. There is a way forward. Keep choosing Jesus. ❤️

If your addiction involves physical dependence, getting professional or medical help can be an important part of pursuing freedom too.

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Why wait for Heaven to start walking with God?

Jesus didn’t just come so that one day you could go to Heaven. He came to reconcile you back to God—and that relationship can begin right now.

Jesus says in John 17:3 that eternal life is knowing the one true God and Jesus Christ whom He sent.

So stop giving God only pieces of your life. Turn from the sin that’s pulling you away from Him. Get into His Word. Pray. Listen. Obey. And start walking in the life God has prepared for you.

Life with Jesus won’t always be easy—but you never have to walk through it alone.

Know Him now. Love Him now. Follow Him now.

One day, when you finally see Him face-to-face, you’ll be meeting the God you’ve already spent your life walking with.

Start your eternity with Him today. ❤️

📖 John 17:3
Romans 12:2
Ephesians 2:8–10
John 16:33

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Does your mind ever feel like it just won’t stop?

The overthinking. The notifications. The responsibilities. The conversations you keep replaying. Sometimes there’s so much noise that we forget to simply be still and sit with God.

In this Daily Devotional, we’re going deeper into what Scripture teaches about quieting the noise, bringing our thoughts to God, and finding peace in His presence.

You don’t have to solve everything inside your own head.

📖 Psalm 46:10
Luke 10:39–42
1 Corinthians 14:33

Turn down the noise. Put the phone down. Sit with Jesus.

Sometimes the clarity you’ve been desperately searching for is waiting for you in the quiet. ❤️

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You were never meant to do life without God.

We can love Jesus, pray, and read Scripture while still living like everything depends on us. But God never asked you to carry your future, your plans, and your struggles alone.

In this Daily Devotional, we’re going deeper into what it means to depend on God, surrender control, and walk with Him through every season.

You don’t need to be strong enough for everything ahead of you. You need to know the One who’s walking with you.

📖 2 Corinthians 12:9–10
Acts 17:28
Colossians 2:6–7
John 14:20
Proverbs 16:9

Keep your plans open. Keep your eyes on Jesus. You were meant to walk through this life with Him. ❤️

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Have you ever felt like you’ve messed up too many times for God to still want you?

Maybe you’ve fallen back into the same sin. Maybe you’ve walked away from God. Maybe shame has convinced you that you need to fix yourself before you can come back.

You are not too far gone.

In this episode, we look at Peter, the prodigal son, and what Scripture actually says about guilt, repentance, forgiveness, and the grace of Jesus.

Your worst moment does not have to be the final chapter of your story.

Shame tells you to run FROM God. Grace calls you to run TO Him.

If you’ve been distant from God, hiding because of something you’ve done, or wondering if He could still want you after everything that’s happened—this message is for you.

Jesus still saves.
Jesus still forgives.
Jesus still restores.
Jesus still transforms lives.

Come home. ❤️

📖 Scriptures referenced:
Romans 5:8
Mark 2:17
John 21
Romans 8:1
Luke 15:20
Romans 6
Proverbs 24:16
2 Corinthians 5:17
1 John 1:9

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What happens when God calls your name… are you listening?

In this episode of theWordcast, we dive into 1 Samuel 1–3 and unpack Hannah’s faith in the waiting, the danger of being around God without truly knowing Him through Eli and his sons, and Samuel learning to recognize and respond to God’s voice.

We talk about:
• Trusting God when the answer hasn’t come
• Surrendering what God has given you
• The difference between knowing about God and knowing Him
• Honoring God when nobody is watching
• Recognizing God’s voice in a world full of noise
• Being willing to obey when God speaks

“Speak, LORD, for your servant hears.” — 1 Samuel 3:9

When God calls your name, will you be ready to listen?

📖 Read along: 1 Samuel 1–3
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Listen to 1 Samuel Chapter 5 read aloud from Scripture. Whether you're reading along, driving, working out, or spending time with God, our prayer is that these audio readings help you stay rooted in His Word.

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Listen to 1 Samuel Chapter 4 read aloud from Scripture. Whether you're reading along, driving, working out, or spending time with God, our prayer is that these audio readings help you stay rooted in His Word.

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Listen to 1 Samuel Chapter 3 read aloud from Scripture. Whether you're reading along, driving, working out, or spending time with God, our prayer is that these audio readings help you stay rooted in His Word.

📖 Next Step: Join Luke & Mitch for our LIVE Behind-the-Scenes Bible Study on YouTube, where we walk through this chapter together, answer questions, and interact with you live in the comments.

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