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Last week the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) announced that the US experienced a record surge in drug overdoses last year. More than 93,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2020, increasing 30% compared to 2019. Ten states in the US are expected to show an increase of at least 40% in overdose
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
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
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
“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
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
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.
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?
“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
There is a growing attraction toward conspiracy theories taking place across society. The left-leaning media is infatuated with QAnon. On the right, people are infatuated with proving this once in a century pandemic is fake. Whenever we see conspiracy theories rise, we are witnessing the decline of society and its institutions. People prefer to believe
