Speaking in tongues is trending again, but what did the gift actually look like in the early church? A pastoral reflection on Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 14, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and why the miracle was never confusion. It was meaning.
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The Darkest Thing About Mark Hamill’s Post
What is the darkest thing about Mark Hamill’s post about Donald Trump? This Christian devotional on Matthew 7 explores judgment, self-righteousness, hypocrisy, and the warning of Jesus that every word will one day be weighed by God.
The Outlaw Always Meets the Judge
David Allan Coe’s death is a sobering reminder that rebellion is never freedom. In this devotional on Luke 19:11–27, Pastor Rich Bitterman reflects on outlaw country, “The Ride,” the judgment of Christ, and the mercy still offered to sinners through the gospel.
Darrell Sheets and the Deadly Silence of Despair
Darrell Sheets’ tragic death has opened a painful conversation about despair, hidden suffering, and the way Christians respond to broken people. This devotional from 1 Kings 19 shows that Scripture is full of crushed saints and points weary souls to the mercy of Christ.
Chuck Norris Never Lost a Fight. Then Came Death.
Chuck Norris has died, and many Christians are reflecting on his life, public faith, and the strength he seemed to embody. This devotional tribute looks at John 21 and the mercy of Christ toward weary, failing men, reminding us that even the strongest among us need the risen Savior.
Bryce Crawford Is Right: We’re Tired of Fake Stuff
Bryce Crawford says young Americans are tired of fake stuff and turning to Jesus. In this devotional on 1 Peter, Pastor Rich reflects on why Gen Z and Gen X alike are weary of counterfeit Christianity and why only the living Word of God can satisfy a starving soul.
10 Faith Lessons After Age 50
What changes after 50? In this reflective Christian essay, Pastor Rich shares 10 hard-won faith lessons about gospel-shaped obedience, living for God’s glory, staying steady in family storms, fixing your eyes on Jesus, and building a strong life through Scripture, prayer, and wise reading.
Forty-Eight Is Young Until It’s Your Turn
James Van Der Beek’s death at 48 raises a piercing question: is God “whatever,” or the living Christ who conquers death through the gospel?
More Mass Shootings. Another Christmas.
A mass shooting at Brown University just days before Christmas has left families shattered and hearts trembling. In this raw, scripture-rooted reflection, Pastor Rich Bitterman explores the unshakable peace Christ gives—even when the world bleeds.
The Richest Man Who Ever Lived Was Born in a Feed Trough
He owned the stars—but let His face fall into the dirt. This is Christmas: the Son of God trading glory for thorns, wealth for blood, so you could live rich in grace. Not sentiment. Sacrifice.
The Sword in Her Heart
A haunting Christmas devotion exploring the moment Mary held her newborn son under starlight, with the shadow of a sword already falling across her heart. Inspired by Luke 1–2, this story reveals the quiet ache beneath the wonder of the Nativity.
Why Do 60 Percent of Young Americans Say They Prefer Socialism?
A startling new statistic reveals that 60 percent of young Americans now prefer socialism. What changed their minds, and why is the church so silent? This devotion traces the fading voices of history, the warning of a Holocaust survivor, the truth of Acts 5, and the hope of the returning King.
Gabriel’s Voice Carried God into Flesh
A cinematic reflection on Gabriel’s announcement to Mary. This devotion explores the mystery of the incarnation, the supernatural conception, and the stillness of the messenger who carried eternity into a girl’s womb.
Joe Rogan Is Starting to Sound a Lot Like a Christian
Joe Rogan recently called Jesus “the best example of how a human should live.” This devotional explores what that means, why it matters, and how even skeptics are being drawn to Christ. If you’re searching, curious, or hungry for truth—you’re not alone.
The Shame That Saves Us
A haunting devotional based on Malachi 2:1–16. This vivid reflection explores the shame of backsliding, the holiness of God, and His mercy for priests who have wandered. Come face to face with conviction, restoration, and the fire that still welcomes you home.
Throw It Down and Don’t Look Back
You weren’t called to coast. You were called to run—eyes locked on Jesus, feet pounding forward, leaving every weight behind. This isn’t a sprint to impress. It’s a battle to endure. Throw it down. Don’t look back. Fix your eyes. And finish.
I Don’t Need Religion!
Hillary Clinton says white Christian men are doing “such damage” to America. This bold devotional confronts that claim head-on, exposing the real threat to our culture: a gospel replaced by humanism, and a nation that thinks it’s too good for grace.
This Promise Holds, Even for You
He knew you’d panic. He knew the storm would come. And still, He slept — not because He didn’t care, but because He was offering you something stronger than survival. His peace isn’t borrowed. It’s given. And it still holds.
When the Church Forgets God
Psalm 106 tells the haunting story of a people who forgot God again and again—and the God who showed mercy again and again. This post explores why the church keeps failing, how we must confess, and why revival is still possible if we cry out. A raw, urgent call to faithfulness in a forgetful age.
How God Broke Me to Rescue Me
When God broke me, I thought it was the end. But in the rubble, I found the rescue. This is the story of how Psalm 46 became more than poetry—it became survival. Earthquakes, sieges, stillness, and the God who doesn’t move. If your world is falling apart, this might be exactly what you need to read.