Why Does It Get Harder Right When You Get Serious About God?

Is That Really Spiritual Warfare, or Just a Hard Week?

Is what you're going through right now spiritual warfare, or just an ordinary hard week? It's a question every serious Christian eventually asks, and Scripture actually gives us an answer. In this message, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through 1 Peter 5:8, "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour," and explains the balance between ignoring spiritual warfare completely and seeing a demon behind every bush. He shares an encouraging reframe: when you get serious about God's kingdom and start to sense real opposition, it isn't a reason to be afraid, it's often a sign you're doing something that actually matters to God. If you've been wondering whether the resistance, discouragement, or attacks you're facing are spiritual in nature, this message will help you become alert and sober minded without living in fear, because your enemy has already been defeated. Have you ever sensed spiritual opposition when you got serious about your faith? Share your story in the comments below. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/

Why Does It Get Harder Right When You Get Serious About God?

Have you noticed that the moment you get serious about following God, discouragement, doubt, or mockery seem to show up out of nowhere? You are not imagining it, and you are not alone. In this message, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks why opposition is actually a normal, expected part of pursuing revival, drawing from the story of Nehemiah, who faced ridicule, rumors, and even threats from Sanballat and Tobiah while rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah's response wasn't to quit. He kept praying, kept working, and stayed faithful, and God protected him and finished the work through him. If you feel discouraged, mocked, or alone right now because you're chasing after God with everything you have, this message is a reminder that opposition often means you're doing something that matters to the kingdom of God, and that you are part of a much bigger movement praying and working for revival. What kind of opposition are you facing right now as you pursue God? Share it in the comments below. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/

How Do You Reach a Dying Loved One Who Doesn't Believe in God?

If someone you love is dying and doesn't believe in God, what do you say? In 1982, President Ronald Reagan faced that exact moment, writing a four-page letter to his dying, atheist father-in-law, pleading with him to put his trust in Jesus before it was too late. In this message, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares Reagan's own words, walks through the fulfilled prophecies and evidence for who Jesus really is, and unpacks the promise of John 3:16, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life. It's a story about prayer, patience, and never giving up on someone you love, even until their very last days. If you've ever wondered how to pray for a family member who doesn't believe, or wrestled with fear for someone facing death without faith, this message will give you real words, real hope, and a reminder that God is still writing the ending. What's one prayer you're holding onto for someone you love? Share it in the comments below. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/

Revival in America: The Bible Verse Presidents Have Prayed Since 1775

Revival in America has never come from human effort. It comes from the Holy Spirit, and history shows U.S. presidents have prayed this exact truth since before the nation was even born. In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John Dickerson traces one verse, Zechariah 4:6, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, through American history. A year before the United States existed, the Continental Congress called for a day of fasting and repentance in 1775. President Truman signed the first National Day of Prayer into law in 1952. President Jimmy Carter quoted this same verse in 1979. Each one pointed to the same truth: revival is not something we produce through willpower, it is something the Holy Spirit brings when we repent and pray. This message is part of a series on America's Great Awakenings, tracing the moments God has moved powerfully across the nation as we pray for the next one. Daily Hope with Pastor John Dickerson exists to help you take one step closer to God every day, no matter where you are in your journey. Are you praying for revival in your own life, your family, or our nation? Share your prayer in the comments below. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/

What Happened to the Woman Behind Roe v. Wade?

Jane Roe, the woman at the center of Roe v Wade, believed for years that some things were too far gone for God to forgive. Then everything changed. In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John Dickerson tells the true story of Norma McCorvey, the woman who became known as Jane Roe in the case that legalized abortion nationwide in 1973. Years later, a pastor led her to faith in Christ, and Norma described it like being handed a cup of water she did not know she was thirsty for. Drawing from John 4:15 and the story of the woman at the well, Pastor Dickerson shows how McCorvey moved from confusion and regret to forgiveness, purpose, and a passion for defending life. Her striking 2005 Senate testimony reveals the moment she asked God to forgive her and dedicated the rest of her life to helping women and children. This message is part of a series on America's Great Awakenings, tracing the moments God has moved powerfully across the nation as we pray for the next one. Daily Hope with Pastor John Dickerson exists to help you take one step closer to God every day, no matter where you are in your journey. Have you ever wondered if you have done something too big for God to forgive? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/ #DailyHope #JaneRoe #Forgiveness #Salvation #RoeVWade