by Tracee Swank | Jun 8, 2026 | Mission, Movement, Prayer, Tracee J. Swank
Scripture “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10 NIV) David did not start with strategy. He started with himself. The Hebrew word for “create” is the same word used in Genesis 1, the kind of work only God can do. A...
by Tracee Swank | Jun 1, 2026 | Mission, Movement, Prayer, Tracee J. Swank
Scripture “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” (Revelation 3:20 NIV) Laodicea was a wealthy, comfortable city. Even so, Jesus did not stop knocking on the...
by Tracee Swank | May 25, 2026 | Mission, Movement, Prayer, Tracee J. Swank
Scripture “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.” (Revelation 2:4-5a NIV) If the calendar is full but the heart feels faint, you are not alone. Even...
by Tracee Swank | Apr 6, 2026 | Mission, Prayer, Tracee J. Swank
What prayer initiates, prayer must sustain. Ministry often begins in deep dependence, yet over time systems and routines can quietly replace attentiveness. Success introduces new temptations. Activity increases. Complexity grows. Discipline protects prayer from being...
by Tracee Swank | Mar 30, 2026 | Leadership, Prayer, Tracee J. Swank
Disciplined prayer clarifies calling. It helps individuals recognize how their gifts align with God’s work in their community. When prayer is focused on God’s mission, leaders begin to see emerging leaders differently. Calling is discerned in prayer before it is...
by Tracee Swank | Mar 23, 2026 | Leadership, Prayer, Tracee J. Swank
Prayer is not only speaking; it is also listening. Faithful ministry depends on communal discernment shaped by disciplined prayer. Listening requires time and attentiveness. Focused prayer creates space to hear beyond assumptions and preferences. When prayer becomes...
