FIRST LIGHT + FIRST WORDS

In this episode, Loren Lansky reflects on the quiet yet powerful invitation from God: Come to Me.

Discover how His love is wider, longer, higher, and deeper than we can imagine—beyond knowledge yet ready to be experienced in your everyday life.

Most people think rest is earned. Loren Lansky reveals why rest is actually a divine command — and how refusing it is like leaving one of God’s greatest gifts unopened.

A witty and uplifting reminder that faith isn’t meant to sit on the shelf — it’s meant to be consumed, savored, and shared. Discover how “eating” your faith daily leads to a life overflowing with God’s abundance.

Some of God’s greatest blessings are invisible in the moment — hidden in challenges, delays, and unanswered prayers. In this episode, Loren Lansky explores how faith opens our eyes to the blessings that are still in the making.

In today’s episode of First Light + First Words with Loren Lansky, we explore the ancient invitation of “Selah”—the spiritual command to pause, reflect, and be still before God. In a world addicted to motion, we’re reminded that holy stillness is where clarity and peace reside.

There’s a sacred kind of agreement that doesn’t make headlines—it’s quiet, invisible, and yet it shapes the foundation of your life.

In today’s episode of First Light + First Words with Loren Lansky, we explore the power of saying "yes" to God in the hidden places of your heart, and how that quiet surrender can transform everything.

Feeling spiritually lost doesn’t mean you're broken—it might mean you're being invited to pause, to listen, and to follow the only direction that leads home. In today’s episode, Loren Lansky explores the divine compass God placed in each of us—the Holy Spirit—and how, in a world full of noise and distraction, we can realign and return to peace through His guidance.

You don’t have to wait for a blessing—you’re already carrying one. In this uplifting episode, Loren Lansky reminds us that the Holy Spirit dwells within us, and that means every room we enter, every word we speak, and every act of grace we offer carries divine power. You are the light of the world, and that truth changes everything. Walk boldly today—Heaven is watching.

What if the most luxurious things in life have nothing to do with money?

Loren Lansky reflects on the true treasures that can’t be bought but must be chosen, protected, and appreciated.

Today, we explore a question that tugs at every heart that’s ever loved a pet: Will they be with us again in Heaven?

Loren Lansky offers comfort, biblical insight, and a soulful reminder of God’s goodness, even in the wagging tail of a dog or the soft purr of a cat.

Laziness kills ambition. Anger kills wisdom. Fear kills dreams. But what if you read those words the other way around? In this episode of First Light + First Words with Loren Lansky, we discover that what destroys can also be reversed — and redeemed.

A mysterious vineyard. A stubborn leaf. And a lesson in divine perseverance. In this episode of First Light + First Words, Loren Lansky shares a powerful metaphor for staying rooted in your calling—even when everything else is falling around you.

What if God’s favorite key on the keyboard is the Backspace? In this episode, Loren Lansky explores the divine power of erasing sin, regret, and shame — and what it means to trust the God who edits with mercy.

You don’t have to shine like the sun to change someone’s life. Sometimes, just reflecting the light of God is more than enough. In today’s episode, Loren shares a powerful message about being someone’s borrowed light—especially when they’re stuck in the dark.

No one chooses the middle seat. But what if that's exactly where God is working? In today’s episode, Loren Lansky shares a profound insight into the power and purpose of being positioned in life’s “middle seat”—just like Jesus was.

Planning isn’t bad — but when we obsessively plan, we tie ourselves in knots. In today’s devotional, Loren shares how surrendering our schedules to God sets us free to walk in peace and purpose. Inspired by Psalm 32:8, 119:35, and 143:8.

What if the spiritual breakthrough you’re waiting for has already been handed to you? In this powerful episode, Loren Lansky explores the idea of “unused keys”—God-given tools we carry but forget to use. It’s time to unlock the doors that have been closed for far too long.

What if the one language God never confused at Babel was music? In this episode, Loren Lansky explores the spiritual power of melody, worship, and why music still speaks to every soul — no translation needed.

What if the wrong turns in your life weren’t wrong at all—but holy detours?