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I Choose Today to Let the River Flow Through Me

Molinda Hern August 28, 2025

Have you ever walked through a season where your soul felt dry? Where no matter how hard you tried, you couldn’t muster up energy or connection with God? I’ve been there. And in those moments, I’ve often found myself asking: “Lord, do You still see me? Do You still move in places like this?” That’s why I love the imagery of the river of God that flows all throughout Scripture. From Genesis to Revelation, the river represents His presence — and what strikes me is that it always moves toward the broken, the weary, and the hurting. It’s not a river you have to chase down. It’s not reserved for the people who “have it all together.” God’s living water flows toward those who need it most. And that means you. When life feels barren, His Spirit is still flowing. When the landscape of your heart looks more like a desert than a garden, His presence hasn’t stopped moving. The river of God brings healing, renewal, and life — and it flows right into your everyday, ordinary moments. And here’s the part that takes my breath away: as followers of Jesus, we’re not just standing beside the river. We’re carriers

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I Choose Today to Dwell in Stillness

Molinda Hern August 26, 2025

As I was reading about the life of the apostle John, something struck me about his exile to the island of Patmos. John was sent there by Emperor Domitian around 95 AD—exiled, silenced, and cut off from the church community he loved. He likely spent one to two years there. But what stands out is not the length of time, but what God did in the stillness. It was in that place of isolation that John received the visions recorded in the Book of Revelation. What the enemy meant to silence him, God used to reveal one of the most powerful messages in Scripture. Alone, away from the noise, John was positioned to hear God’s voice with clarity. That quiet, stripped-down space became the setting for God’s greatest revelation through him. The other detail that amazes me is John’s age. He was about 95 years old at the time. Think about that—God was still using him powerfully in his nineties! John’s story reminds me that as long as we have breath, God still has purpose for us. Our usefulness doesn’t expire with age, circumstances, or isolation. This encourages me to pay attention to the quiet. Because if God could use

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I Choose Today to Fix My Eyes on Jesus

Molinda Hern August 23, 2025

I’ve always loved Peter. He was bold, outspoken, and quick to jump in with both feet. He was the first to put himself out there for God—to take a stand, to speak up, to lead with passion. But even Peter lost his footing when his eyes shifted off Jesus. Matthew tells us: “But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me, Lord!’ he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. ‘You have so little faith,’ Jesus said. ‘Why did you doubt me?’” (Matthew 14:30–31 NLT) I think Jesus was teaching Peter—and us—that the only way to walk in boldness is to keep our eyes fixed on Him. Jesus knew Peter’s destiny would require courage. He was preparing him for the day he’d stand and proclaim the Good News, unshaken by fear. It’s no different for us. When we take our focus off Jesus, our circumstances feel bigger than our faith. The “what-ifs” swirl, and suddenly we’re sinking under the weight of doubt, fear, and distraction. And isn’t that exactly what the enemy wants? To shift our gaze from the One who steadies us. It reminds me of driving—our car

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I Choose Today to Worship with Authenticity (Proskyneo – Episode 22)

Molinda Hern August 21, 2025

Worship isn’t a performance—it’s a posture. The word proskyneo in Greek carries the idea of bowing down, of coming near in deep reverence, love, and surrender. This kind of worship doesn’t start with instruments or lyrics—it starts with our hearts laid bare before a holy God. In this episode, we explore what it means to worship authentically. Not just with our words, but with our lives. Not for show, but in Spirit and in truth (John 4:23–24). Because worship that moves heaven is never performative. It’s personal. Jesus modeled this so beautifully. We often picture Him worshiping publicly, but many of His most powerful moments of worship happened in private—praying alone on mountains, surrendering in the Garden, loving with His life. His worship wasn’t for applause—it was for the Father. Authentic worship invites awe, humility, and transformation. It brings us to our knees while lifting our hearts. It is vulnerable, honest, and rooted in love. So today, I choose to worship with authenticity. To let my reverence outweigh my routine. To stop performing and start bowing. Even in the quiet moments, even when no one sees—especially then. Today’s Step Take five minutes today to worship God in a way that

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I Choose Today to Be Unburdened

Molinda Hern August 19, 2025

Not too long ago, I hosted an event at my home. As I greeted my guests at the door, I asked to take their bags, coats, and anything else that might weigh them down. That small gesture helped them relax and feel unburdened. When we’re unburdened, we can breathe deeper, be more present, and actually enjoy the people we’re with. That’s exactly what Jesus wants for us too. When we come into His presence, He invites us to hand Him our baggage—the worries, the shame, the endless to-do list, the heaviness of disappointment or grief. He wants to unburden us, teach us, and give us rest for our souls. Listen to His words in Matthew 11:29: “Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Even as you read that verse, do you feel something stir inside of you? For me, I can almost feel my shoulders drop. It’s like a deep exhale, a release of what I didn’t even realize I was holding. When I’m awake in the middle of the night, replaying the same problem over and over, I’ll pray and ask

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