Brandt Gillespie

The speaker reflects on the potential and weaknesses of Saul in the Bible and how it relates to human potential and fragility. The anointing of God can transform people into different beings, but exte

The speaker believes that God is at work in a unique way in their current setting and emphasizes the importance of humility in serving God. They focus on the combination of grace and truth in Jesus an

The speaker draws on Colossians chapter 3 to emphasize that each person is called to ministry in different settings of service, and that every individual carries the anointing of God wherever they are

The author speaks about the emphasis on the "self" in society, particularly in the American Church, and how it has led to a loss of power and impact on culture. He emphasizes the importance of followi

The American Church has become inoculated by the world of "i" and has failed to truly follow Christ. The emphasis has been on self-fulfillment and self-realization, leading to a self-absorbed culture.

Jesus, as both fully God and fully human, took upon Himself the sin of the world and became the sacrifice for all sin for all time. The greatest trauma for Jesus was the momentary loss of communion wi

In the account of Jesus' interrogation before Pilate, Jesus states that His kingdom is not of this world and that He came to testify to the truth. In a world where people are trying to establish their

The Garden of Gethsemane is where Jesus surrendered to God's will, even though it meant suffering and death. He asked for another way, but ultimately chose to be obedient. His death and resurrection i

In John 13:3-7 and 12-14, Jesus washed His disciples' feet, demonstrating the upside-down nature of His kingdom where the greatest must become the servant. Jesus knew His power came from God, and we m

Paul encourages us to focus on heavenly things and set our passions and desires on what God values. Our earthly existence is just a vessel for the true treasure, Jesus within us. Let us ask God for th

David, a warrior King, wrote Psalm 86 during a season when he was being chased and hunted by enemies. In this heartfelt prayer, David cries out to God for mercy and acknowledges that God is a God of c

Prayer is not meant to be habitual or structured, but rather communion with God. The Spirit helps us in our weakness, offering intercession through wordless groans. To become effective in prayer, we n

Being thankful is essential to maintaining internal peace and balance in our lives. The Bible calls us to give thanks always, and a lifestyle of gratitude requires us to accept the sovereignty of God

David, a man after God's own heart, struggled with deep issues of sin but also experienced God's unfailing love. He repented of his sins and asked for forgiveness in Psalm 51. When confronted by the p