There may be multiple right decisions, but a decision made in love is always the best.

The commands of Jesus are commandments of love.

True love, as God demonstrates it, is not self-seeking; it willingly lays down personal comfort, preference, and privilege for the good of another.

God’s glory isn’t tied to any specific form or experience. His glory is in His presence.

In this episode of "Wake Up Call Conversations," JD Walt engages in a heartfelt conversation with Tara Beth Leach, a pastor and author, about her book "The Great Morning Revolution: Daily Spiritual Practices for Meaningful Moments with God." Tara Beth shares her personal journey through a challenging period marked by family health crises and financial struggles, which led her to a spiritual awakening. She describes how setting a morning routine of gratitude, reflection, exaltation, asking, and trusting transformed her life, providing a framework for others seeking spiritual renewal. The discussion highlights the importance of beginning each day with intention and the profound impact of dedicating the first moments of the morning to spiritual practices. JD and Tara Beth also reflect on the significance of early morning prayer, drawing inspiration from biblical examples and personal experiences. You can purchase Tara Beth's new book "The Great Morning Revolution" here: https://my.seedbed.com/product/the-great-morning-revolution-daily-spiritual-practices-for-meaningful-moments-with-god/

In brokenness and need is when the joy of salvation is realized.

Fixing our eyes on Jesus makes joy available to us, even in weariness, discouragement, or suffering, which seek to eclipse the joy we have before us.

This is the scope of God’s redemptive work: Nothing will be left untouched by it.

Through the power of the Spirit, we can affirm and encourage one another in faith, knowing that God’s promises are always best enjoyed together.

All true goodness, satisfaction, and joy can only come from a loving relationship with God.

All true goodness, satisfaction, and joy can only come from a loving relationship with God.

God’s glory isn’t tied to any specific form or experience. His glory is in His presence.

God is always working to bring forth something greater than we could ask or imagine.

In the soil of pain and shame, Zechariah’s demand for certainty grew, yielding the fruit of unbelief when met with the promise of God.

In this episode, J. D. and Sterling Allen delve into the significance of worship in the Christian faith, emphasizing the holistic nature of worship beyond just singing or preaching. Sterling shares his journey as a pastor and worship leader, highlighting the importance of being actively engaged in worship and the role of pastors as worship leaders. They discuss the creation of the Seedbed Worship Planner, a resource designed to aid pastors and church musicians in crafting meaningful worship experiences. The conversation also touches on the value of hymnals in preserving traditional hymns and the need for a balanced approach to incorporating both old and new songs in worship. Sterling's personal anecdotes about his daughter, Hannah Grace, and their shared love for worship underscore the episode's theme of passing down faith traditions through music and community.

Unity and peace are not things we earn or create, but that we receive from God and share in the keeping of.

Simply put: the kingdom of God is where God is King.

Peace is not found in the absence of anxiety, but in the presence of God.

Peace is not found in the absence of anxiety, but in the presence of God.

Not if something bad happens, but when something bad happens, He will be our peace.