Author: Rev. David Gray

You might feel weak this morning. Tired. Like you don’t have what it takes. But your strength doesn’t come from you—it comes from Christ. Word for Today: Christ Is Your Strength Today’s Scripture: “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13 (ESV) Today’s Devotional: You might feel weak this morning. Tired. Like you don’t have what it takes. But I need you to hear this: you are stronger than you think—because your strength doesn’t come from you. Philippians 4:13 is one of the most quoted verses in the Bible. People put it on gym walls…

Word for Today: You Are Not Forgotten Today’s Scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” — Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Today’s Devotional: I want you to know something this morning: God has not forgotten about you. Maybe you woke up today feeling stuck. Maybe you’re in a season that doesn’t make sense. Maybe you’ve been praying and it feels like nothing is changing. Friend, God sees exactly where you are. And He’s not done with you. When God spoke these…

Something extraordinary is happening across the Muslim world. It’s not making mainstream headlines, but missionaries, researchers, and church leaders are calling it one of the most significant spiritual movements in modern history. Millions of Muslims are converting to Christianity. From the underground house churches of Iran to the mountains of Algeria, from the refugee camps of Europe to the suburbs of London and Los Angeles, former Muslims are encountering Jesus Christ and making the most dangerous decision of their lives—to follow Him. The Numbers Are Staggering Researcher David Garrison spent years documenting this phenomenon for his groundbreaking book A Wind…

The United States and Hungary have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly protect Christians and people of faith facing persecution, particularly in the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement, signed at the US State Department, marks a significant step in international cooperation to address what both governments describe as a global crisis that too often goes unaddressed. “Christians are the most persecuted religious group worldwide, yet atrocities and attacks against them too often go unaddressed,” the State Department said. “Such persecution presents a threat to American security and undermines the values upon which our nation was built.” The…

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” These ancient words, spoken as ashes are pressed onto foreheads in the sign of the cross, have echoed through churches for over a thousand years. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent — the 40-day journey of preparation before Easter. But in an age of self-help and positive thinking, why would anyone want a reminder of their own mortality? Perhaps because it’s exactly what we need. What Is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, falling 46 days before Easter Sunday. The name comes from the…

Something’s happening in Christian music. A new wave of artists is transcending traditional notions of gospel, drawing young global audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats, and R&B. Often boosted by social media, many of them got their start with independent labels or by uploading self-made songs to streaming platforms. Now, bigger labels and streaming services are catching on. People are looking for “something soul-feeding, something forward-looking, positive,” says James “Trig” Rosseau Sr., CEO of Holy Culture Radio. “They find a sonic coziness, but then a message that is feeding that need.” And the world is noticing. Not Your Grandmother’s Gospel Christian…

One worked for a multinational tech company. Another was a petroleum engineer. Still another was an Olympic medalist. As Venezuela’s economy collapsed and political repression intensified under Nicolás Maduro, they made the heart-wrenching decision to leave everything behind. They arrived in South Florida with little money, a few sets of clothes, and their faith. Now, church leaders across America say these Venezuelan believers have brought something unexpected: revival. The Largest Displacement in Western Hemisphere History Since 2014, approximately 8 million Venezuelans have fled their homeland — the largest displacement crisis in Western Hemisphere history. According to Pew Research Center analysis,…

They called them the “least religious generation.” For years, researchers warned that Gen Z — those born between 1997 and 2012 — represented the final nail in Christianity’s coffin. Church attendance was plummeting. Religious affiliation was cratering. The “Nones” (those claiming no religious affiliation) were growing faster than any other group. Then something unexpected happened. Bible sales hit record highs. Church attendance started climbing. And the generation everyone wrote off began showing up — not just for Christmas and Easter, but week after week. Welcome to the Quiet Revival. The Numbers Don’t Lie The data coming out of 2025 and…

Lent 2026 begins on Wednesday, February 18 — and if you’re reading this, you’re just in time. For millions of Christians around the world, Lent represents the most spiritually significant season of the year outside of Easter itself. Specifically, it’s a time of reflection, repentance, fasting, and preparation. Moreover, it’s a season to strip away distractions and focus on what matters most. But what exactly is Lent? Why 40 days? And how can you observe it in a way that actually transforms your walk with God? What Is Lent? Lent is a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and repentance that…

Sometimes God writes a story so good, Hollywood wouldn’t dare make it up. They’d say it was too unbelievable. Derick Hall came into this world four months early — just 23 weeks. He weighed 2 pounds, 9 ounces. He had no heartbeat. Doctors told his mother, Stacy Gooden-Crandle, that her baby had a 1% chance of making it through the night. They handed her a Do Not Resuscitate form. She refused to sign it. “We decided we wanted to fight for him,” Stacy said. “I had to give him a chance.” That tiny baby spent five months in the NICU…