Rekindle the Flame Ministries

10/20/2026

No good thing is ever wasted. So, love anyway. Serve anyway.
Pray anyway. Forgive anyway. Worship anyway.

For God is not unjust to forget your work and [a]labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. Hebrews 6:10

10/02/2026

Think Again

The next time that you believe you know why someone has done something… think again.

It’s almost natural to jump to conclusions. However, I am learning that staying in a posture of curiosity when someone does something that I don’t like is far more calming and usually is more helpful in the end. Especially when I find out that in my jumping to conclusions I was wrong .

Taking the time to ask healthy questions when someone does something that I don’t like or that seems odd or even disruptive will generally lead to a greater understanding of the why behind the behavior. This type of approach generally builds and deepens relationships.

So the next time Johnny says “well I am just not going to go to school today!” Or Martha declares: “I am not going to put that away!” Take a deep breath (oxygen to the brain is so helpful by the way), and get into a posture of curiosity and ask a healthy, helpful, relationship building question like: “That’s interesting, what made you come to that decision?” Or “That’s interesting, what is keeping you from putting that away?” And wait to see what they say. Now, you may get a “ I just don’t feel like it” or a “just because.” Stay calm and remain in a posture of prayerfully (prayer also is helpful to the brain) curious and keep trying to build that relationship with healthy questions and an understanding heart. Maybe you could respond like: “Martha guess what? Just the other day I too had a just because moment and it was because I felt…. and I ate all the Ice Cream left, just because I felt…. when I was done you know what happened? “ She may ask you what happened. Then tell her what happened. Did it work out for you? How did it make you feel? What did you do to resolve the real issue? Share how in the end you maturely bounced back. Then empathize with her and invite her to share how she is doing and how then as you journey with her invite her to now pick things up and put them away. You may be amazed at the positive outcome that takes place. Bette yet, the connection and relationship that is built will go a long was to a lasting friendship. Try it.

The book of Proverbs tells us “the purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out” (Proverbs 20:5). The next time you think you know why someone has done something… think again and ask God for the wisdom that is needed to draw it out and become a part of that person’s healing journey.

10/01/2026

Take Thoughts Captive

One of the most common ways we experience spiritual warfare is in the mind. The enemy is constantly hurling lies at us and trying to get us to agree with the discouraging, destructive, and dangerous things he says.

But Satan isn’t creative. Creation belongs to God. So the best he can do is figure out which lies hurt us the most and torment us with them over and over again. The attacks impacting us most today are probably the same attacks he’s been throwing at us our whole lives. But his lies only have power when we choose to agree with them.

When we agree with a lie, we give it credibility. We internalize it and let it become a part of who we believe we are. You’ll know you’ve made an agreement with a lie because it will sound like the voice in your head. If we heard an evil, hissing voice like something out of a movie, we’d never listen to it. But because it’s in our own voice, we’re so much more willing to believe it as truth.

When our thoughts are aligned with God’s word, the devil can’t lie to us. The apostle Paul encourages us to take our thoughts captive. That means not letting our thoughts run wild, but checking our thoughts against the truth of God’s word. He also urges us to think on whatever is true, noble, lovely, and praiseworthy. He understood the mind is a battlefield, and he wanted us to cast out everything that doesn’t line up with God.

Again, taking thoughts captive and casting out lies is active. We can’t simply think “go away.” Satan can’t read our minds. Sometimes we allow him to influence our thoughts when we pick up the lies he hurls at us, but only God is all-knowing and able to hear our thoughts. When Jesus was in the desert being tempted by Satan, Jesus spoke Scripture and told him to go away. In the same way, we have the authority to command him to flee in the name of Jesus.

With practice, it gets easier to spot the inconsistencies between what you’re hearing and what God promises. You’ll get faster at taking thoughts captive, speaking against lies, and realigning with truth. Ask God to help you spot the lies and remind you of the truth so you can more easily fight back!

This devotional thought was adapted from Uverse as presented by Changed Women’s Ministries

09/22/2026

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09/22/2026

08/21/2026

A Powerful Brain Health Ingredient That We All Need
By David Guerrero, M.DIV, PhD

There is something “simple” that should come naturally to us as Christians that significantly contributes to brain health: Empathy! Studies show that acts of kindness and social connection help reduce stress, balance emotions, as well as Support brain health and emotional well-being”

Empathy and the capacity to see things from another person's perspective are tied to the frontal lobe - front part of the brain. It also In relations frameworks at the Amen Clinics, empathy stands as a key pillar alongside responsibility and listening to foster emotional wellness. Performing regular acts of compassion releases calming chemicals in the brain that ease anxiety and improve overall mood.

Over the next two-three weeks or so why not try engaging in two practical brain health tips that can help boost, maintain as well as assist in you excelling in your personal brain health.

First, seek to foster connections by building strong social support systems with family and friends to boost emotional resilience. Each day, seek to build in the direction of friendliness and forgiveness as a “merry heart does good like medicine.” (Proverbs 17:22)

The second thing you can do is to practice kindness. Taking the time to engage in simple, regular gestures of goodwill benefits both the recipient and the giver's neural pathways. Regular gestures of goodwill stimulate the brain's mesolimbic reward pathway, releasing feel-good neurochemicals like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. This process reduces stress and anxiety for both the giver and the recipient, shifts focus away from negative thought patterns, and strengthens neural circuits linked to empathy and emotional regulation. As this happens, there is a bond of connection that enriches the relationship.

As the Apostle Paul once described this putting on love is the bond of perfection. In other words, as we take the time to give and receive empathy, we are becoming formed into the image of Jesus Christ! This powerful ingredient is a key element in experiencing a transformation and a renewing of the mind!

08/21/2026

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08/19/2026

As you go throughout your day remember Jesus doesn’t just see problems, He see people and the solution to the problem that He has for people! He loves people and moment by moment offers Himself as the remedy for whatever we are facing!