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What do you do when life feels heavy and praise seems impossible? In Acts 16:25, Paul and Silas sang hymns in prison at midnight, showing us that God’s worthiness isn’t tied to our circumstances. No matter the season, joy or sorrow, God is worthy to be praised!

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The wilderness isn’t wasted time; it’s where God forms us. Today, we explore how seasons of struggle prepare us for purpose, as seen in Israel’s journey and Jesus’ mission. Don’t just survive the wilderness; let it shape your next steps.

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After centuries of prophetic silence, since the time of Malachi, the people of Israel were waiting. They were under Roman occupation and longing for deliverance. Then, out of the silence, the desert, a voice calls out.

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In this episode, we step into the transformative journey of the prophet Elijah, exploring how moments of despair and isolation in the wilderness shaped his faith and mission. From confronting idolatry to experiencing deep personal anguish, Elijah's story reveals how God meets us in our darkest times, guiding us towards greater faithfulness and purpose. Join us as we uncover the lessons of trust, obedience, and provisi...

Last episode, we started our series The Wilderness: Where God Forms His People by reflecting on Israel’s deliverance through the Red Sea in Exodus 14. We saw that deliverance is not the end of the story, it’s the beginning of a journey. This week, we continue the journey. Now on the other side of the Red Sea, Israel enters a long season of testing.

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The wilderness is one of the Bible’s most profound and repeated images. It is not simply a geographic location; it is a symbol, a space where people are tested, where comforts are stripped away, and where God reshapes identity. For Israel, Elijah, John the Baptist, and even Jesus, the wilderness becomes a place of divine encounter and transformation. Our series, The Wilderness: Where God Forms His People, will explore...

In this special episode of The SimplyRevised Podcast, Brenda and I reflect on our first year in business with EartheffectS Lawn Care. We open up about the real challenges we’ve faced; navigating stress, uncertainty, and the balancing act between ministry and entrepreneurship. Yet, through it all, we’ve seen God’s faithfulness.

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As Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount, he invites us to make a choice: Will we build our lives on his words or not? In this episode, we explore the four closing scenes of Matthew 7, two gates, two trees, a warning, and two builders. Each image calls us beyond passive listening into active following. Jesus calls us to a life formed by trust and obedience. The narrow way may be hard, but it leads to life.

Why are Christians so judgy? Why do some churches feel more like courtrooms than communities? Why does religion sometimes amplify shame instead of offering healing?

In this episode, we take a fresh look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:1–12, “Do not judge so that you will not be judged.” But instead of pulling that verse out as a soundbite, we explore the deeper kingdom vision behind it. Jesus wasn’t banning...

In this episode of our Sermon on the Mount series, we explore Jesus' call to devotion, undivided loyalty, and fearless trust. From fasting in secret to fixing our eyes on God instead of wealth, and seeking His Kingdom above all else, Jesus invites us into a life shaped not by outward performance but by faithfulness. Discover how these teachings form a unified heart that treasures the Father above all.

At the center of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, He offers us more than a prayer—He offers a vision for life with God. In this episode, we explore Matthew 6:5–13, where Jesus teaches not just how to pray, but why we pray. From warnings about performance and manipulation to the deeply relational invitation of the Lord’s Prayer, this episode helps us rediscover prayer as a way of life in God's kingdom.

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Jesus calls us to a deeper kind of generosity—one that’s hidden, humble, and heart-driven.

In this episode of the SimplyRevised Podcast, we explore Matthew 6:1–4, where Jesus challenges His followers to give without seeking recognition. Today we contrasts Kingdom giving with public performance, reminding...

Jesus redefines what it means to live rightly before God—not through rigid rule-keeping, but through a heart transformed by love. Set against the backdrop of the Sermon on the Mount, today we explore how Jesus fulfills the Law and the Prophets, calling his followers to embody the justice, mercy, and faithfulness God has always desired. From anger to love, from legalism to true covenant loyalty, Jesus invites us to bec...

Jesus doesn’t begin the Sermon on the Mount with commands—He begins with identity. “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” These aren’t tasks to perform, but deep truths to live from.

In this episode, we explore three powerful, identity-shaping metaphors Jesus gives His followers: Salt, Light, and a City on a Hill. These aren’t random illustrations—they’re rooted in the Hebrew Sc...

Explore the gospel, the good news of the kingdom of God. Rooted in the promises of the Hebrew Scriptures, Jesus announces a new kind of kingdom, one that breaks into the world through healing, justice, and restoration. Far from being limited to personal salvation, the gospel includes a radical reordering of values seen in the Beatitudes, where the poor, meek, and persecuted are called blessed.

In this episode of the SimplyRevised Podcast, we begin a new series exploring the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), one of Jesus’ most profound and transformative teachings. Before diving into the sermon, we first step back to un...

Teaching our children God's Word should be our concern as parents, not just Bible class teachers or youth ministers. In today's episode, we share our journey of incorporating Bible study into our family life, offering practical ideas for different seasons of parenting. From interactive storytelling to simple reading plans, we discuss making family Bible time engaging, consistent, and meaningful without feeling overwhelming. Whether...

Today we explore how Jesus is the ultimate revelation of hesed, God’s steadfast and loyal love. Building on Exodus 34:6-7 and the parable of the Lost Son in Luke 15, we see that hesed is not just an attribute of God but is fully embodied in Jesus. Through His incarnation, ministry, and ultimate sacrifice on the cross, Jesus demonstrates unwavering, covenantal love—seeking the lost, forgiving the undes...