Hebrews 12:1-2

“…And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Brew On This

If the blood of Jesus Christ has the final word over your life, what voices—past failures, shame, fear, or accusation—are you still allowing to speak louder than His redemption?

Daily Devotional

The Blood Speaks

When Cain killed Abel, God said, “Your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground.” (Gen. 4:10) Abel’s blood spoke of injustice, of loss, of a life cut short. It cried out for righteousness and pointed to a more excellent way—a sacrifice that honors God, a life poured out in faith. 

And then came a King. In the world, but not of it. And His blood didn’t just speak—it roared! 

The blood of Jesus is the final word over sin. It is the verdict over death. It is the answer to disease, shame, and every lie the enemy has ever whispered. Where the enemy says “guilty,” the blood says “redeemed.” 

Kings understand this language. King David heard the voice of mercy in the middle of his failure. Though his sin cried out against him, he leaned into the greater voice through the cleansing power of covenant blood, and he found restoration. 

The thief on the cross recognized it in his final breath. While others mocked, he heard a different sound flowing from the One sacrificed beside him, and he entered into life. 

The Blood of King Jesus speaks. It speaks louder than your past, louder than your pain, louder than accusation. It calls you higher into a more excellent path, a sacrifice of praise, a life surrendered. So, run the race before you. Let faith rise to victory. The Blood has the final say. 

Grounded In Faith

Father, I receive new life.

I receive redemption, mercy, and victory where shame once ruled.

I silence every accusing voice and agree with heaven’s verdict.

Through Christ, I am forgiven, restored, and made whole.

Let this truth shape my thoughts, my choices, and my future.

I walk today in freedom, covered, cleansed, and confident in Your unfailing love and overcoming Victory.

Victory is mine-Victory is mine—Victory today is mine!

Pray-A-Latte

“But from there you will search again for the Lord your God. And if you search for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him.”

Deuteronomy 4:29 NLT

  • Daddy-Daughter Dance – 5/1

 

  • ODA Open House – 5/7

 

  • REIGN Retreat – 5/8 – 5/9

 

  • Men’s Work Week in Branson, MO – 5/14 – 5/17

 

  • “A Royal Spark Night” High School Prom – 5/15

 

  • Student Episodes – 5/17 & 5/23

 

  • Authentic Manhood – 5/18

Numbers That Preach

May 17, 2026 – 05/17/26

 

  • 5 – The Grace of God

 

 

  • 17 – Overcoming Victory