by Tracee Swank | Jun 22, 2026 | Challenges, Mission, Prayer, Tracee J. Swank
Scripture “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” (Genesis 1:2 NIV) Three words describe the very first canvas: formless, empty, dark. Most leaders would call that a crisis....
by Tracee Swank | Jun 15, 2026 | Challenges, Mission, Prayer, Tracee J. Swank
Scripture “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV) Jeremiah wrote these words in the rubble of Jerusalem. Everything he had trusted was...
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...
