JB Shreve
In this podcast devotional, JB and Casie Shreve continue to look at how to build internal strength by thinking strong. We start in Joshua 1 where the new leader of Israel is encouraged “be strong” AT LEAST THREE TIMES in the course of three verses. The implication is clear, he was not feeling very strong at … <a href="https://jbshreve.com/thinking-strong/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; He repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not turned from my God to wickedness. Indeed, I have kept all His ordinances in mind and have not disregarded His statutes. I was blameless toward … <a href="https://jbshreve.com/the-strength-of-right-living/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
In the Monday Morning Devotional this week we looked at the reality of the wise and foolish builders. The foolish builder is the guy who builds on the foundation of sand. It is a foundation of easier decisions, comfort, and an easy fit for the world we live in today. But what about the wise … <a href="https://jbshreve.com/build-on-the-rock/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
“In some ways, before the event, the building was just another building on the beach. Now it’s a site of trauma and tragedy, a sign of — I don’t know. I don’t even know what it is. Is it a sign of mismanagement, over-optimism, negligence? I don’t know. I don’t know what it is.” Surfside … <a href="https://jbshreve.com/the-land-of-foolish-builders/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
Much of the Christian media was abuzz this past weekend with news of a popular movement for Christian prophetic reform. Christian conservative pundit David French discussed the movement in his weekend newsletter here. Ruth Graham, the evangelical correspondent at the New York Times, released a series of tweets about the reform movement. Religion Unplugged posted … <a href="https://jbshreve.com/false-prophets/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
JB Shreve is joined by Terrell Spencer, LynnDee Summers, and Jonathan Webster to reflect on the history and memories of living through the Trump years. This podcast episode was recorded kind of like a time capsule effort to capture what we felt and what we remembered the night before Donald Trump left office as President … <a href="https://jbshreve.com/living-through-the-trump-years/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
In this podcast devotional, JB Shreve looks at the aftermath of the US elections and the weird responses from many within the church who claim they speak for the purposes of God. Now is not the time to grow discouraged but it is the time to take care to avoid the path of deception and … <a href="https://jbshreve.com/wheat-and-the-tares/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
Struggling with post-election disappointment blues? This podcast devotional may fit your needs. In a unique and historical election where everyone feels like they lost, securing perspective for our response to the moment is imperative. [Disappointment and the Post Election Blues podcast devotional episode has been placed in our archives. As a Patreon supporter you … <a href="https://jbshreve.com/disappointment-and-the-post-election-blues/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
This podcast devotional from JB Shreve & the End of History looks at the barrage of crises afflicting us and how believers should stand and perceive in the midst of the chaos. How do we find light in the darkness? [Immunity in the Crisis podcast devotional episode has been placed in our archives. As a … <a href="https://jbshreve.com/light-in-the-darkness/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
“I see four horsemen in our midst — four looming threats that endanger 21st-century progress and imperil 21st-century possibilities. Devastating conflicts continue to cause widespread misery. Terrorist attacks take a merciless toll. The nuclear menace is growing. More people have been forced from their homes by war and persecution than at any time since the … <a href="https://jbshreve.com/end-of-the-world/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
