
In Spirit & Truth
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Thursday August 31, 2023
Have you ever heard someone quote a date for the end times? The scientific and academic communities have been trying to boast their intellect century after century by calculating the exact day and time. Today Pastor JD agrees that the rapture is coming, and it will be swift, however, only God knows exactly how and when.

Wednesday August 30, 2023
Trials that come your way are opportunities to strengthen your relationship with Jesus. When the future is uncertain, do you look to Him for guidance? Today, Pastor JD is going to show you that the choice is yours for what your hardships lead to. WIll you become stronger, or let it defeat you and trap you where you’re at?

Tuesday August 29, 2023
Have you ever felt like your prayers are falling on deaf ears? In today’s message, Pastor JD talks about how when we reach out to God with our prayers and our needs, He is there to listen and respond. Sometimes, the answer we receive may not be what we expect or what we want. But we can trust that God has a plan for us.

Monday August 28, 2023
Do you ever feel like the world is just full of wickedness? In today’s message, Pastor JD talks about how we often bring wickedness upon ourselves. When we choose to act in ways that are selfish or hurtful to others, we contribute to the wickedness in the world. But the good news is that we also have the power to choose differently.

Wednesday August 23, 2023
Have you ever felt like something in your life was taking the place of God? Maybe it's your career, money, or even a relationship. But, as Pastor JD talks about in today’s message, did you know that God is jealous of us? He wants us to turn away from those false idols and put Him first.

Tuesday August 22, 2023
We as humans, are prone to causing hurt to others. Do you realize that when you sin, even God is hurt? Pastor JD explains today how sin grieves the Holy Spirit who lives within you. However, because your creator is aware that you are flawed, He is willing to forgive all of your sins if you repent and return to Him.

Monday August 21, 2023
We are prone to getting into fights, whether in our families or in our relationships. We extend the argument by digging up the past due to a lack of humility. Today, Pastor JD talks about how you can use humility in your life to avoid arguments. You can avoid sin through your words if you choose to remain humble.

Saturday August 19, 2023
Have you noticed how everything seems a little...strange these days? In today’s message, Pastor JD discovers the answer to that very question. The world is abuzz with anticipation because something extraordinary is about to happen! The imminent return of Jesus Christ is drawing near! He will take His people to Heaven!

Friday August 18, 2023
It’s not hard to look at all that’s going on in the world around us and see that things are ramping up. More and more every day we see sign after sign that we’re living in the last days. In today’s Update, Pastor JD encourages you not to be afraid or overwhelmed, but to get excited - Jesus is coming very soon!

Thursday August 17, 2023
Have you ever gone on vacation and had such a good time that you wished it would never end? In today’s Prophecy Update, Pastor JD reminds you that oftentimes the reason life isn’t going so well is because God wants you to look forward to Jesus’ coming. If everything was perfect here, would you still want to be raptured?

Wednesday August 16, 2023
When we love someone, we forgive them for their mistakes and expect the same in return. But that isn't always the case because our love is usually conditional. Pastor JD explains today how God's love for you is unconditional. God will always forgive you if you return to Him, no matter how many mistakes you make.

Tuesday August 15, 2023
Life can be hard, and it's easy to get caught up in the struggles and challenges that we face. In today’s message, Pastor JD talks about how it's important that we don't forget about the good things in our lives. Instead of focusing on what we lack, we begin to see all the wonderful things that we have been given.

Monday August 14, 2023
Are you feeling lost and weighed down by the consequences of your actions? In today’s message, Pastor JD talks about how the Lord is always willing to forgive us and guide us toward a better path. He offers us a second chance and a new beginning, no matter how far we may have strayed. He is always waiting with open arms.

Saturday August 12, 2023
Have you ever taken the time to read the entire terms of service that you agree to in order to download a piece of software? In today’s update, Pastor JD reminds you of the terms of service that you find in Scripture for those that choose to follow Christ. In the fine print of God’s Word, you’ll find that trials for believers are guaranteed.

Friday August 11, 2023
Talking about the end times and the rapture can be very interesting, but don’t miss the point! In today’s message, Pastor JD is going to remind you that the day or the hour of Jesus’ return is irrelevant to being in a relationship with Jesus. You have an important decision to make before He returns. Choose wisely.

Thursday August 10, 2023
The world is full of news. If you were to go lookup “end times” on google there would be millions of articles linked to the rapture and when people think it’s going to take place. Today, Pastor JD is going to help you shuffle through the clutter, and bring forward the news that has a biblical backing to support the rapture.

Wednesday August 9, 2023
Sometimes when we are going through life, it may seem like the Lord is being harsh with the trials we are enduring. But, in today’s message, Pastor JD talks about how everything that we face is for a reason. Everything that the Lord gives us is out of love, and He has a reason for it. We will grow when we focus on Him.

Tuesday August 8, 2023
When we set out to do something for the Lord, we can be sure that the Devil will try to stop us. In today’s message, Pastor JD talks about how the devil will try to distract us with everything that he can. But we don't have to give in to the Devil's schemes. We can put on the armor of God and stand firm against his attacks.

Monday August 7, 2023
Have you ever felt called to do something that seemed impossible? In today’s message, Pastor JD talks about how when you are called to something, the Lord will enable you to do it. You may be feeling overwhelmed or unsure about what lies ahead, but remember that you are never alone.

Saturday August 5, 2023
Arguing and bickering over the Bible isn’t going to get you anywhere! In today’s message, Pastor JD is going to remind you that you are to be known as a Christian by the love you show to one another. Don’t let Satan pin you against a fellow believer over spilled milk. You are called to have love and joy, not anger and jealousy.

Friday August 4, 2023
In today’s update, Pastor JD is going to make you question what you think you know about the rapture and the return of Christ. Nobody knows the day or time in which God is going to return, but it’s important to keep looking toward that time. You can be prepared and excited for the return of Jesus without being scared.

Thursday August 3, 2023
The rapture is coming soon. Pastor JD talks about how the signs are all there, and Jesus is returning soon. You need to be prepared for it. Are you right with Jesus? Is He your Lord and Savior? He will make everything right, you just need to take a step in Faith and follow Him, because He is returning soon!

Wednesday August 2, 2023
Fearfully and wonderfully made, that's how the Bible describes us. In today’s message, Pastor JD talks about how each one of us is unique. But even with our flaws, we are still fearfully and wonderfully made. So let's embrace who we are and celebrate our individuality. We are all made unique in the Lord’s eyes, comparison is unnecessary.

Tuesday August 1, 2023
Sometimes as Christians, we can get caught up in saying the same things repeatedly. In today’s message, Pastor JD will remind you to stay genuine in your faith, and sincerely mean what you say to other people; to be authentic and creative when telling the Lord’s people about His affection towards them.

Monday July 31, 2023
The Lord can and will communicate with His people in unique and uncommon ways… maybe through a friend or through His Word. God often gets creative and intimate when He wants to talk to you. In today’s message, Pastor JD will encourage you to stay alert to how God may be trying to speak to you personally.

Saturday July 29, 2023
The world is a dark place. It is no secret that every day we go farther and farther into darkness. But, as Pastor JD talks about in today’s prophecy update, we have hope! Jesus said in Revelation that He is going to return and take us home. Jesus is going to come back to reclaim the earth, and He will fix everything.

Friday July 28, 2023
Does the thought of the rapture give you anxiety? In today’s prophecy update, Pastor JD talks about how God desires for the rapture to be a sign of hope for Christians. The world is an inherently evil place, and with each passing day, it becomes evil. The rapture is a sign of hope because that’s when Jesus will return to fix everything!

Thursday July 27, 2023
As a Christian in our world today, have you ever lost hope? Have you ever felt left out or forgotten by God? In today’s update, Pastor JD explains that no matter what God’s doing in your life, He has a divine plan for you and is always working for your good. Keep your faith in Him and be carried through the storms of life.

Wednesday July 26, 2023
As we walk through this book today, Pastor JD is going to emphasize the importance of our prayer life. The truth is that prayer is one of the most powerful and important tools we have as Christians. It equips us with everything we need to do God’s Will and God’s work all for His glory.

Tuesday July 25, 2023
Have you ever told somebody you would do something, but you simply just “didn’t have time?” The truth is, we probably just didn’t want to do it to begin with! Today, Pastor JD is going to be talking about prayer and how Satan’s goal is to always make us feel like we simply “don’t have time” to pray.

Monday July 24, 2023
In today’s message, Pastor JD is going to be talking about the power of prayer. He tells us that one of Satan’s biggest goals is to keep a Christian “prayerless.” Satan knows that prayer is the way that we communicate with God and just like any other relationship if we have no communication, our relationship crumbles.

Saturday July 22, 2023
In your walk with Jesus, have you ever felt tethered to the things of this world? If you were called to Heaven today, would you be ready to leave your earthly life behind? Today, Pastor JD wants you to know that you need to always be focused on the things of Heaven. Never lose your vigor for serving God’s kingdom.

Friday July 21, 2023
Have you ever felt bogged down by the pressures of this world? Have you ever caved to what the world tells you to do? In today’s update, Pastor JD wants you to know that you need to remember the promise of eternal life through Jesus. Seek after Him and claim your stake in Heaven. Invest in eternity through Jesus.

Thursday July 20, 2023
What are you worried about in the world today? Talk about a loaded question! Is there something you think about or pray about every day? Pastor JD shares 7 prayer topics with you that he encourages everyone to pray for daily. After all, persistent prayer may be the only weapon we have against some of these evils.

Wednesday July 19, 2023
In today’s message, Pastor JD is going to be sharing about how the things written in scripture are applicable even to this day. Our world is facing many things today that the Bible warned us of over 2,000 years ago. That’s why it’s so vital to constantly stay in the word and apply it every day!

Tuesday July 18, 2023
In today’s message, Pastor JD will be talking about the body of Christ. This is a vital part of our walk with God. Even though each part of our human body is used for something different, every single part has a purpose and is necessary! In the same way, we as Christians have different purposes in the body of Christ.

Monday July 17, 2023
In today’s message, Pastor JD is going to be talking about the fruits of our lives. Do apple trees reap apples? Of course! In the same way, we are to allow God to be the center of our lives so that the things that we do and the things that we say will always resemble who we belong to!

Saturday July 15, 2023
What does it mean to ask God to teach you to pray? Have you ever thought about that? The disciples asked Jesus to teach them TO pray. They didn’t say “Show us how to pray”. Pastor JD shares powerful truth today that illustrates why prayer in your daily walk is so important, and why you shouldn’t worry about doing it wrong.

Friday July 14, 2023
Have you ever made an excuse to get out of doing something? Have you ever caught yourself limiting God with your excuses? As Pastor JD shares today, you can’t limit God with your thoughts, actions, or words. God knows everything, you don’t! Follow Him and His will for your life and He will always provide for you!

Thursday July 13, 2023
Don’t you love it when the answer is in the question? Pastor JD shares a parable today that follows this pattern. So much of the Bible is thought to be complicated, but when you look for it, you will always find the answer in the message. God speaks clearly and directly because He loves you and wants you to know Him fully!

Wednesday July 12, 2023
In today’s message, Pastor JD is going to be sharing about how the things written in scripture are applicable even to this day. Our world is facing many things today that the Bible warned us of over 2,000 years ago. That’s why it’s so vital to constantly stay in the word and apply it every day!

Tuesday July 11, 2023
In today’s message, Pastor JD will be talking about the body of Christ. This is a vital part of our walk with God. Even though each part of our human body is used for something different, every single part has a purpose and is necessary! In the same way, we as Christians have different purposes in the body of Christ.

Monday July 10, 2023
In today’s message, Pastor JD is going to be talking about the fruits of our lives. Do apple trees reap apples? Of course! In the same way, we are to allow God to be the center of our lives so that the things that we do and the things that we say will always resemble who we belong to!

Saturday July 8, 2023
As a Christian in our world today, have you ever lost hope? Have you ever felt left out or forgotten by God? In today’s update, Pastor JD explains that no matter what God’s doing in your life, He has a divine plan for you and is always working for your good. Keep your faith in Him and be carried through the storms of life.

Friday July 7, 2023
In your walk with Jesus, have you ever felt tethered to the things of this world? If you were called to Heaven today, would you be ready to leave your earthly life behind? Today, Pastor JD wants you to know that you need to always be focused on the things of Heaven. Never lose your vigor for serving God’s kingdom.

Thursday July 6, 2023
Have you ever felt bogged down by the pressures of this world? Have you ever caved to what the world tells you to do? In today’s update, Pastor JD wants you to know that you need to remember the promise of eternal life through Jesus. Seek after Him and claim your stake in Heaven. Invest in eternity through Jesus.

Wednesday July 5, 2023
Our world today is somewhat of a dark, dangerous place. And efforts to help people are coming in from all sorts of sources. Physical health and exercise will help. Mental health is important. But, as Pastor JD teaches today, our world needs first to focus on our spiritual health. Strong, healthy, mature believers are what’s needed!

Tuesday July 4. 2023
In our world, sin is not often called evil. Sin is accepted, renamed, and even celebrated. But today, Pastor JD will explain how important it is to call sin, sin. It’s crucial to recognize sin as evil and against God’s good plan and confess it! Take sin to Christ at the cross where it’s been paid for and you’ll thrive!

Monday July 3, 2023
As a parent, you love your children and want to bless them and see them thriving and full of joy. And as Pastor JD teaches today, God loves you even more than human parents love their kids! He longs to bless you! Don’t view God as stingy, but look for His blessings and for all the ways He’s working in your life.

Saturday July 1, 2023
What are you worried about in the world today? Talk about a loaded question! Is there something you think about or pray about every day? Pastor JD shares 7 prayer topics with you that he encourages everyone to pray for daily. After all, persistent prayer may be the only weapon we have against some of these evils.