The Wake-Up Call

Refinement is the only treatment plan for overcoming our self-deception.

Committing to the Lord whatever we do brings us to this place where we're making our plans from a posture of wisdom, not from a false sense of control.

Gentleness is not another word for "conflict avoidance," in fact, it shows up in how we engage in conflict. How are you showing up in the conflicts going on around you, today?

Anger can often only be cured by forgiveness.

One of the most essential, biblical truths about money: there's no such thing as "easy" money.

In a world that's more "connected" than ever before, why are we all so lonely? Tune in today as we talk about how to combat anxiety by leaning into community.

Why are we always so tempted to tell "just one other person" when it comes to confidential information? You can't build trust on betrayal, and that's the truth.

A lesson in wisdom from a Chic-Fil-A employee: how can we have that attitude of pleasure in service in other areas of our lives?

Want to find wisdom? Start small, and stay in God's Word every single day.

The first step in learning to listen better: stop talking. Yes, it really is that simple ... and that challenging.

On today's Wake-Up Call Conversations, J.D. talked with @DanWilt all about Lent and J.D.'s upcoming book, Jesus Asking. Have we largely adopted a Christian version of self-improvement with just a little Jesus sprinkled in here and there?

It's not possible to improve ourselves outside of Jesus, so why do we try so hard? Our lives were made to live out the vision of Him, not us.

A relationship with Jesus isn't simply about a morning quiet time checking the religious box for the day. Instead, it's about an all-the-time lifestyle of walking in step with God.

God doesn't watch over us to smite us, but so He can support us. How can this truth change your life today?

How would your year—and life—change if you made Jesus the singular focus, not just an aspiration?

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." —Proverbs 3:5-6 Why is this often the most quoted, and beloved, verse in the whole Bible? Maybe it's that word: "all."

Solomon could have asked God for anything, and yet what does he desire most? Wisdom. Let's pursue that same wisdom, together, as we start off the new year walking through the book of Proverbs.

What should we be prioritizing in 2026? Let's make one of those things, wisdom. Start The Wake-Up Call anew today for this brand new year!

Awakening happens when Jesus retells your story inside the story of God. Take some time today to examine what awakened you this year, and how you can be awakened anew in 2026. Don't forget to register for Tara Beth's GREAT Morning Revolution Course! my.seedbed.com/product/great-…

Wake up to the presence of Jesus today, just like Mary did all those years ago.