Worship God—But on Whose Terms?

God was very clear: Do not adopt the worship practices of other religions. How do you worship God? From Beyond Today Magazine: October – January 2026 Worship God—But on Whose Terms? by Dan Preston Some view God as a sort of vague and elusive being. Why does He do what He does? What does He…

The Birth of Covenant at Mount Sinai — Now Written in Fire!

From Worthy Devotions: The Birth of Covenant at Mount Sinai — Now Written in Fire! October 21, 2025 Hebrews 12:26-29  whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, “YET ONCE MORE I SHAKE NOT ONLY THE EARTH, BUT ALSO HEAVEN.” 27  Now this, “YET ONCE MORE,” indicates the removal of those things that are…

Money, Money, Money…

A repost from 10/20/2023: Many people are worried about having enough money just to live paycheck to paycheck. Paying rent and buying food on credit cards is becoming more commonplace. The government spends more that it collects and that is the cause of inflation, which eats at the purchasing power of the fiat dollar. Our…

When It Is Done!

When It Is Done! Zechariah 14 MSTC(i)1 Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, that thou shalt be spoiled and robbed. 2 For I will gather together all the Heathen, to fight against Jerusalem: so that the city shall be won, the houses spoiled, and the women defiled. The half of the city shall go away into captivity,…

Blindness Over the Land

Spiritual blindness is the inability or unwillingness to perceive, understand, or accept God’s truth, often caused by sin, hardened hearts, or the influence of “the god of this world” (2 Corinthians 4:4). It describes a state in which people cannot grasp spiritual realities, reject Christ, and remain in darkness despite exposure to God’s Word. READ…

When the King Stops for Your Cry!

From Worthy Ministries: Worthy Brief – 9/28/2026 Friend, when the King stops for your cry! Mark 10:46-52  Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. 47  And when he heard that it was Jesus of…

Countercultural Virtues: 6 Ways to Live Differently in a World Focused on Power and Fame

From Beyond Today Magazine Countercultural Virtues: 6 Ways to Live Differently in a World Focused on Power and Fame September 20, 2024 By Becky Sweat Modern society often prioritizes wealth, power and pleasure, leading to emptiness and frustration. Biblical virtues like meekness, patience, mercy, humility, modesty and trust in God offer true fulfillment. Though countercultural,…

Small Things & When Little is Enough

From Worthy Ministries: Worthy Brief – 9/17/2026 Friend, do not despise the day of small things! Matthew 13:31-32 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, 32 which indeed is the least of all the seeds; but when it…

Tribulation Will Come to All

There are many religious beliefs that are delusions. We have been led into a Babylonian captivity by the doctrines and traditions of men. (2 Th. 2:10-12; Is. 66:4) These two passages are the only places the word delusion(s) is used in the entire Bible. The Hebrew word for delusions is taaluwal – caprice or any fanciful idea(s). The Greek word for delusion is plane –…

The Lord Is My Light!

A Devotional from Worthy Ministries: The Lord Is My Light! Psalms 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? As the shofar sounds each day of Elul, Psalm 27 is read according to Jewish tradition. This psalm is…