Hope & Faith

Start your day with this Morning Offering prayer. 🙏 Offer your prayers, works, joys, and sufferings to Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, for all intentions, including the Holy Father. 🕊️ Let this prayer guide your heart in faith, hope, and love each morning. Prayer text: O Jesus Through the Immaculate Heart of Mary I offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day For all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart In union with the Holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world In reparation for my sins For the intention of all my relatives and friends And in particular For the intentions of the Holy Father Amen. Follow for daily inspiration: TruePastureOfficial

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A devotional reflection on Haggai’s post-exilic message, calling the modern church to rebuild with reverence, truth, and obedience.

Pastor J.D. Greear opens up with Michael Foust to talk about his new book, "Everyday Revolutionary," and why Christians need a fresh vision for living faithfully in a divided culture. Greear shares how believers can resist political captivity, rise above polarization, and keep their witness centered on Jesus. He also unpacks lessons from the book of Daniel on standing strong with both grace and truth in a “negative world.” Plus, he points to signs of revival among Gen Z and what it could mean for the future of the church.

A prophetic warning against idolatry, injustice, and immorality, calling believers to examine their worship and faithfulness.

Chris Pratt led a prayer on Instagram and urged fans to join him in prayer. The popular Hollywood actor went on social media and asked people to stop what they were doing and join him in prayer. Watch the short but powerful clip to listen to Chris pray on the social media platform.

Hollywood is generally not considered a place or industry friendly to religion and people of faith. In fact, Hollywood can be downright hostile to religious individuals. Typically, in films and television shows, people of faith are portrayed as dumb, evil or both. On the very rare occasion, the hero, the protagonist, in a movie is a person of faith.

Despite Hollywood's frequent unfriendly portrayal of people of faith, that has not stopped Chris. Chris has spoken of and shared his faith and belief in Jesus Christ on several occasions. In his latest display and demonstration of his faith, Chris took to Instagram, where he prayed and asked others to join him in prayer.

During his prayer, Chris asked the Lord for peace, calm and to help him momentarily lay aside life's many distractions so that he can focus on what really matters.

"Lord, You say, be still and know that I am God, Psalm 46:10," Chris prayed. "Be still and know that I am God. In this moment, please, Lord, calm my restless mind. Quiet my anxious heart. Help me set aside distractions and choose what gives life and gives peace. Isaiah 26:3, You keep in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on You. Lord, fill me with strength to turn my attention toward You that I find rest and joy in Your presence, amen."

Christian music singer Lauren Daigle commented on Chris's post: "Prayer is a miracle. Something so simple but so powerful."

After his prayer, Chris gave the all-clear for fans to continue looking through social media or, an even better idea, to put their phones down entirely. He suggested people head outside and enjoy the great outdoors and reconnect with a friend.

Psalm 46:10 "Be at peace in the knowledge that I am God: I will be lifted up among the nations, I will be honored through all the earth."

Short, uplifting message about our faith journey.

Exploring divine justice, prophetic timing, and the urgency of repentance in light of historical and spiritual parallels.

A young woman explained how Jesus Christ brings transformation and hope. She shared her testimony and mentioned how He changed everything in her life. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear her story and how Jesus Christ transformed her life.

We are all sinners. The Bible makes this completely clear, leaving no room to argue otherwise. The book of Romans mentions that all have sinned and fallen well short of God’s glory. We’ve all willingly turned away from Him and His commands, choosing to go about things our own way.

Of course, intentionally going against and ignoring God’s directives and commandments is sin, and the Bible also says that the wages of sin is death. However, Jesus Christ is the one and only factor that can and did change everything. He willfully died, while we were still sinners, giving of Himself so that we might experience eternal life. He gives hope where there is none. He offers love and forgiveness when we deserve condemnation and to be cast out.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a young woman, Madison Prewett Troutt, formerly a contestant on “The Bachelor,” shared how the Lord came into her life and entirely changed everything. He did only what He could do. He accepted her as she was and forgave her, despite her sin and brokenness.

“Jesus Christ changed my life,” she said. “He has absolutely changed my life in every single way. Like, you want peace? Jesus.  You want hope? Jesus. You want love? Jesus. And so many of us are searching for those things, and it can only be found in Jesus.”

Later in the clip, she mentioned that because people look and search for all those things in the wrong places, they are drawn deeper and deeper into sin. But regardless of what we’ve done, we can always turn to Him.

“But I have found true life in Jesus,” she added. “And that’s what I would say, I can preach, and I can teach, and I can encourage from a place of authority because He’s changed my life.”

2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

Charlie Kirk powerfully defended the Bible and declared his faith in Jesus Christ. The late conservative activist’s declaration came during one of his many debates on a college campus. Watch the short but moving clip to hear Charlie beautifully articulate and express his faith in Jesus Christ and stand up for the Word of God.

The world is often a sad, cold and cruel place. Because of that, standing up and professing your faith and belief in Jesus Christ can sometimes be challenging. However, as difficult as it may be, Christians are called to do so, to spread the Gospel and tell others about the love, grace and forgiveness offered by Jesus Christ.

Despite many who may shy away from sharing their faith in Christ, Charlie was not one of them. The Turning Point USA founder would often boldly and fearlessly share how he is a sinner but had since accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. In a clip posted on social media, Charlie does this beautifully as he goes back and forth with an individual who challenges him on the veracity and accuracy of the Bible and his personal faith in Jesus Christ.

The clip begins with the individual asking Charlie if he is a Christian and why he is a follower of Jesus Christ.

“Jesus saved my life,” Charlie says. “I’m a sinner. Gave my life to Christ – most important decision I ever made.”

Later in the clip, after stating that Christ is his personal Lord and Savior, Charlie defends the Bible, providing several reasons why it is true and accurate.

Sadly, Charlie, while making one of his many appearances on a college campus, was murdered, gunned down while attempting to partake in debate and the free exchange of ideas. Killed at just 31 years old, Charlie leaves behind a wife and two young children. Please keep the Kirk family in your prayers as they endure this most gut-wrenching and painful dark valley.

Proverbs 8:35 “For whoever finds me finds life and shall obtain favor of the Lord.”

A 34-second devotional Short from Grammy-nominated songwriter Johnny Prill, offering a prayerful moment of comfort and peace through music. “Jesus, Walk with Me Today” is a gentle reminder that no matter where life takes us—even through the noise and rush of everyday life—we never walk alone. To view the full-length lyric video, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puMcme1nvdg Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me…” "Jesus, Walk with Me Today" is available on all major streaming platforms. For more information on Johnny Prill and his music, visit https://www.nationalgrandparentsday.com. #DevotionalShort #JesusWalkWithMe #FaithAndFamily #ChristianMusic #GodTube #JohnnyPrill

What do we really lose when love ends? It’s not just the person. It’s your identity. Your purpose. Your future. Even your grocery list. In this brutally honest episode of UnYoked, Todd Turner and author Marcus Ferris unpack the hidden grief that hits after a breakup or divorce. From shared memories and meaning, to purpose and neededness, this is the conversation most people wish they had years ago. In this episode: Why grieving a breakup is more than emotional pain The lost virtue domain—and why Christian men especially feel it How to rebuild when the shared goals, friends, and rhythms vanish The danger of dating too soon (and what to do instead) Why men and women numb differently—and how to fight the real monster If you’re single, divorced, or still reeling from the quiet fallout of a breakup, this episode is your mirror, your guide, and maybe even your elixir. 🟡 UnYoked is a podcast for Christian singles, empty nesters, and anyone rebuilding after loss. 🎧 Guest: Marcus Ferris | Mission 22, Coach, and Author https://stan.store/IronStrongLife Instagram @ultrarunfarris Bio Marcus Farris is an author, counselor, health coach, and Army Reserve officer. He currently works full-time for the veteran non-profit, Mission 22 as the Post Traumatic Growth Director. He joined their team in January 2020 after serving as an Engineer Officer in Alaska for four years. He has his undergraduate degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering and holds his Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is also a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach.

This episode is for those Christian men navigating divorce and searching for something more. Learn how to start over, find true healing from divorce, and experience real personal growth. It's time to rebuild yourself and discover a new life centered on faith. Seven years post-divorce, God stopped me in my tracks. I thought I was rebuilding, but I was still chasing idols — money, relationships, validation. This episode is my raw story of how He burned it all to the ground so I could start over with Him as my foundation. What we cover: The danger of isolation and “lone wolf” living Why dating too soon often backfires The “arrow in the back of the head” wound we try to hide Why repentance is the real starting line for healing How to rebuild on the Rock, not sand Scriptures: Matthew 7:16–20, Luke 15:20, John 15:5, Psalm 51:10, Proverbs 3:5–12

God can and does turn life’s messes into something beautiful. He often demonstrates the ability to make masterpieces out of ashes and rubble. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear about how the Lord can take the seemingly broken, destroyed and ruined and turn them into something beautiful and breathtaking.

People are fallen, lost and broken. We are all sinners who have willfully turned away from God. We disobeyed, choosing our way over His commands and directives. Of course, you know what happens after we ignore God: we make a complete mess of things, which occurs every time.

Human beings have a knack for screwing things up and taking the good and utterly ruining it. If there’s a way to make a bad situation worse, just give a human a little bit of time with it, and they’ll find a way. Luckily, God is in the business of providing forgiveness and offering grace because we’d all be totally and entirely lost without it. The Lord can also take those situations that we’ve wrecked and ruined, and use them for something good, making what was once broken and destroyed into something new and beautiful.

In a clip posted on YouTube, one man explains how the Lord does this, mentioning a specific and important verse in Scripture. He points to Romans 8:28, in which Paul writes how God uses all situations to bring about good for those who love Him. He adds that God can use messes that we’ve created or ones that we had no role in creating. It does not matter to Him because He can do it all.

“So, it’s almost like God is just so crazy redemptive that He can use even the worst parts of our stories,” he said. “He doesn’t just want to use the beautiful, polished, shiny parts of our stories that we can brag about. God wants the ugly, shameful parts of our story, and He’s committed, not just to working in the good things, but working in the bad things, too.”

Romans 8:28 “And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.”

A man in his 90s proves that it’s never too late to chase a dream. Even at his advanced age, he pursued and achieved something that he had always wanted to do. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear what this man did despite being in his 90s.

Time is nothing that can be paused, stopped or reversed. As much as people may want to, it’s simply not possible. Since time keeps marching forward, aging is a natural and continual process that no one can stop or slow (despite beauty products promising to reverse aging). We are getting a little older with every second, minute, hour and day.

Since aging isn’t something we can control, shouldn’t we try to enjoy it? No amount of worrying will add any further time to our lives. I mean, what other option do we have? We should appreciate and take advantage of the time the Lord has given us on Earth and not be worried about our age or how it may impact us.

A clip posted on YouTube tells the story of 97-year-old John Toomey. John, who owns a barbecue restaurant, still comes to work every single day without fail. The video shows the elderly business owner making his rounds in the restaurant, checking on everything and greeting his employees.

The video mentions that John had always wanted to own a barbecue restaurant. It was a dream of his, but it wasn’t until he was 93 years old that he finally became the proud owner of the joint that serves some truly delicious food, as pointed out by the restaurant’s loyal customers.

He didn’t let his age prevent him from doing something that he had always wanted to do. Now, he says that owning the restaurant and coming in every day has been good for him.

“Yes, it gives me an interest and something to do,” John said.

What is something that you’ve always wanted to do, but have things like your age hold you back?

Psalm 71:9 “Do not give me up when I am old; be my help even when my strength is gone.”

Even in our darkest valleys, God’s mercy rises with the dawn—steady, faithful, and new every morning. This video invites you to rest in His compassion when sorrow lingers.

This video features Chris Ballard’s story - a Cherokee from Tahlequah, Oklahoma - along with the Native American drum, flute and keyboard recording 'Send Me' written and performed by Dan Adler, (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. This song and story are featured on the Heart of the City band CD 'A New Kind of Warrior', (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. All are available for purchase or download at www.danandsandyadler.com

A hardworking man who walks miles to his two full-time jobs was unexpectedly shown kindness and love. The beautiful, heartwarming story will cause you to wipe away a tear or two. Watch this short but powerful clip about how a little bit of kindness, care and consideration can go a long way.

How difficult is it to exhibit a little concern and kindness? It doesn’t require any special gift, talent, skill or even much time. Honestly, all that is really necessary is to spot a need and then care enough about the well-being of another to act. That’s it, and it’s something that everyone can do, regardless of their age or stage in life.

Christians are called to care for and look after others. While many people would rather go about their day and keep their heads down to avoid making eye contact with someone in need, Jesus says we are to act otherwise. When asked to name the greatest commandments, Christ answered that one of them was to love your neighbor as yourself. This would include helping others in need. Showing Christ-like love and kindness is precisely what some people did for one man in need.

The clip posted on YouTube tells the story of Rodolfo Depaz. Rodolfo has two full-time jobs—at Dairy Queen and Chipotle—and regularly works 80 hours a week. He gets to work by walking several miles a day - rain, shine or snow. He sends the money he earns back to his wife and two children in El Salvador.

Because Rodolfo sends money back to make a better life for his family, he does not have enough for a set of wheels, so he walks to work every day. That is, until one of Rodolfo’s co-workers, Emily, invited him to her house for dinner with her family. He became part of the family, enjoying weekends and holidays with them.

Emily’s father then asked Rodolfo to join his men’s Bible study group. Soon after joining the group, one of the members surprised him by giving him a car. Rodolfo no longer has to walk to work, and he’s eternally grateful for that, mentioning how the Lord has answered his prayers.

“Just said, ‘Thank God, you listen to me in my prayers every day,’” Rodolfo said.

John 13:34 “I give you a new law: Have love for one another; even as I have had love for you, so are you to have love one for another.”

This video features Darla Provancial Yellowcloud’s story - from the Sicangu band of the original Seven Council Fires in Rosebud, South Dakota - along with the Native American guitar, drum and keyboard recording 'When the Light Shines' written by Dan Adler and performed by Dan and Sandy Adler, (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. This song and story are featured on the Heart of the City band CD 'A New Kind of Warrior', (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. All are available for purchase or download at www.danandsandyadler.com