Arise and Abide

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Sally and Curtis reflect on Psalm 120, the first of the Psalms of Ascent. They explore how this cry for rescue from lies and conflict becomes a model of trust in God…

In this final stanza of Psalm 119 (verses 169–176), Curtis and Sally reflect on the psalmist’s heartfelt plea for God’s help, discernment, and rescue. They explore the tension between waiting on God’…

In this episode, Curtis and Sally explore Isaiah 8:1-10, where God commands Isaiah to name his son Maher-shalal-hash-baz—a prophetic sign of the swift Assyrian invasion. They discuss how Judah’s reje…

In this episode, Curtis and Sally reflect on Psalm 119:161–168, the “Shin” section, which highlights the peace and stability found in loving and obeying God’s Word. Despite facing harassment and chao…

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Sally and Curtis reflect on Isaiah 7 and God’s message to King Ahaz during a time of crisis. Despite Ahaz’s idolatry and alliance with Assyria, God extends grace, ur…

In this episode of Arise+Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on Psalm 119:153-160, a heartfelt plea for God’s rescue grounded in love for His Word. As the psalmist cries out for help amidst suffering and…

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Sally and Curtis dive into 2 Kings 16 and 2 Chronicles 28, exploring the reign of King Ahaz and Judah’s deepening spiritual decline. Unlike his father Jotham, Ahaz c…

In this episode of Rise and Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on the deeply personal and vulnerable cries found in Psalm 119:145–152. The psalmist’s desperate plea for rescue is not just a call for rel…

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on the transitional moment between kings in Judah and the powerful beginning of the prophet Micah’s ministry. As King Jotham ascends the thr…

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Sally and Curtis reflect on Psalm 119:137–143, a passage that highlights the enduring righteousness and trustworthiness of God’s Word. As they explore themes of pres…

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally explore Isaiah 6 alongside brief readings from 2 Kings 15 and 2 Chronicles 26, reflecting on the momentous beginning of Isaiah’s ministry. As Isaiah…

In this episode, Sally and Curtis reflect on Psalm 119:129-136, a passage filled with awe for God's word and sorrow over the world's disobedience. They explore the psalmist’s deep longing for God’s c…

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on 2 Kings 14:28–29 and 15:8–29, examining a turbulent period in Israel’s history marked by assassinations, short reigns, and a refusal to t…

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on Psalm 119:121-128, the stanza labeled Ayin. The psalmist’s plea—“My eyes strain to see your rescue”—resonates deeply with anyone who has …

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally dive into Amos chapter 9, where the prophet receives a vision of the Lord standing beside the altar, declaring that judgment is inevitable and inesc…

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on Psalm 119:113–120 (Samekh), a passage that contrasts divided loyalties with wholehearted devotion to God’s Word. They explore the psalmis…

In this episode of Arise+Abide, Sally and Curtis reflect on Psalm 119:105-112, the section marked Nun, exploring how God's Word serves as both light and lifeline in life’s darkest and most uncertain …

In this episode of Arise and Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on Amos 8 and the vision of a basket of ripe fruit, symbolizing that Israel is ripe for judgment. They explore God's patience through prev…

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on Psalm 119:97–104, a passage rich with the psalmist’s love for God’s Word. They explore the benefits of meditating on Scripture—gaining wi…