In this episode, we step into the transformative journey of the prophet Elijah, exploring how moments of despair and isolation in the wilderness shaped his faith and mission.

The Wilderness: Where God Forms His People by reflecting on Israel’s deliverance through the Red Sea in Exodus 14. We saw that deliverance is not the end of the story, it’s the beginning of a journey. This week, we continue the journey. Now on the other side of the Red Sea, Israel enters a long season of testing. 

The wilderness is one of the Bible’s most profound and repeated images. It is not simply a geographic location; it is a symbol, a space where people are tested, where comforts are stripped away, and where God reshapes identity.

In this special episode of The SimplyRevised Podcast, Brenda and I reflect on our first year in business with EartheffectS Lawn Care.

Today, we explore Jesus' call to devotion, undivided loyalty, and fearless trust.

Today, we explore Jesus' call to devotion, undivided loyalty, and fearless trust.

Today, we explore Jesus' call to devotion, undivided loyalty, and fearless trust.

We take a deep dive into what we believe is the heart of the Sermon on the Mount—Jesus' teaching on prayer.

Jesus calls us to a deeper kind of generosity—one that’s hidden, humble, and heart-driven.

Jesus sits down on a mountain, surrounded by a growing crowd of disciples. This isn’t just a picturesque backdrop—this is intentional. It echoes the story of Moses receiving the Law on Mount Sinai. But Jesus isn’t receiving Torah—he’s teaching it. Not just repeating it, but showing what it was always meant to be.

Jesus doesn’t begin the Sermon on the Mount with commands—He begins with identity. “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” These aren’t tasks to perform, but deep truths to live from.

Today we explore how Jesus is the ultimate revelation of hesed, God’s steadfast and loyal love. Building on Exodus 34:6-7 and the parable of