In a world on fire with wars, chaos, and moral confusion, the real question isn’t if judgment is coming—it’s whether you’ll be swept away with it or rescued from it. Today’s Salvation Sunday devotional walks through Sodom and Gomorrah to show how God pulls the righteous out before the fire falls. If you’ve ever wondered whether God treats His bride the same as the wicked, you need to hear this. And if you’re not sure you’re righteous in Christ, this message tells you exactly how to be ready.  

In this devotional from Washington Defender, Pastor Brian dives into Genesis 18–19 to show that God does not sweep away the righteous with the wicked, but delivers them before His wrath falls. Pastor Brian Noble traces Abraham’s intercession, Lot’s rescue, and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah to reveal a massive principle: judgment is real, but salvation is offered through Jesus Christ alone. Listeners are called to abandon self-righteousness, trust in the death and resurrection of Christ, and receive imputed righteousness by faith and grace. The episode closes with a passionate prayer for salvation—for you, for President Trump, for Governor Bob Ferguson—and a charge to defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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Everyone’s raving about “Nordic socialism” — Norway, Sweden, Denmark — and saying, “Let’s make America just like them.” But is that really socialism, and does it line up with a biblical worldview of authority, property, justice, and compassion? In this devotional, we unpack the chocolate-covered M&M of Nordic policy — a capitalist core wrapped in a thick welfare shell — and then compare it to what Democratic Socialists in America are actually aiming for. Before we choose a system, we’ll ask a deeper question: what does Scripture say about government, work, and loving our neighbor? 

In this devotional, Pastor Brian starts by asking whether popular “Nordic socialism” is truly socialism or better described as social democracy built on a capitalist core with high taxes and a generous welfare state. It contrasts the Nordic model with classic socialism and with the long-term goals of American Democratic Socialists, showing that many proposals go beyond Scandinavia toward broader state ownership and control. Using Romans 13, Micah 6:8, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, and the commandments about stealing and coveting, it lays out a biblical framework for government, private stewardship, justice, compassion, and personal responsibility. The message calls Christians to reject both state idolatry and market idolatry, to care for the poor through individuals, families, and churches, and to anchor their hope not in policy but in Christ. 

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If you think politics will save Washington, you’re looking in the wrong manger. Long before presidents and governors, a baby in Bethlehem shattered the illusion that government is god. In a state squeezed by prices, policies, and one‑party rule, Luke 2 calls us back to a Savior who brings peace in the mess, not after it’s cleaned up. Let’s talk about why Jesus is our only Messiah—and why your vote still deeply matters.  

In this devotional, Pastor Brian contrasts Seattle’s crushing costs and one‑party control with the humble birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, showing that true hope never comes from government headlines. Walking through Luke 2, it highlights how God chose a manger—not a palace—to launch His kingdom, reminding believers that elected officials are servants, not saviors. From President Trump to local leaders, their biblical role is as ministers of God, while Jesus alone is Messiah and Lord. Christians are urged to live as heaven’s ambassadors: placing ultimate trust in Christ while stewarding earthly freedom by voting for leaders who fear God, choose life over death, and refuse to make government their god. 

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Washington feels divided, anxious, and loud—with headlines, elections, and conflict screaming for our attention. But into all that chaos, God’s Word speaks a different message: hope, courage, and peace that no policy can provide. In today’s devotional, we open Zechariah’s prophecy and see how God redeems fearful people and restless nations through Jesus Christ. When faith takes root in our hearts, it doesn’t just change our private lives—it transforms homes, communities, and the public square in Washington and beyond. 

In this devotional, Pastor Brian centers on Luke 1:67–80 and Zechariah’s prophecy, emphasizing God’s redemption through Jesus Christ. It connects that biblical hope to current issues in Washington State, calling listeners to prayer, courage, and faithful civic engagement. The message stresses holiness, truth, and trusting God instead of fear or political systems. It ends with a prayer for repentance, restoration, and renewed hope. 

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When budgets are upside down and politics feel hopeless, what do you do when God still comes through on His promises? In this devotional, we go from Olympia’s out‑of‑control spending to Luke 1, where an elderly couple holds a miracle in their arms. You’ll hear why overspending, pensions, and one‑party rule are really heart issues—and how God’s faithfulness speaks into Washington’s future. Stay with me, because this might change how you vote, how you pray, and how you see hope in our state. 

In this devotional, Pastor Brian links Washington State’s financial crisis and one‑party rule with the deeper issue of the human heart, calling listeners to integrity and repentance. Using Luke 1 and the birth of John the Baptist, it shows how God fulfills His promises in His perfect timing, even in the middle of political and economic turmoil. Pastor Brian urges believers to vote, disciple “10 to win,” and engage the public square while trusting God—not any party—as their ultimate hope. The episode ends in prayer for revival in Washington’s leaders and a renewed commitment to defend and advance biblical values. 

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When God defends His holy name, nations rise and fall, but His faithfulness never wavers. In Ezekiel 39, Israel’s story becomes a warning and a wake-up call for Washington State and for America. If God restores a scattered people for His name’s sake, what does that mean for how you pray—and how you vote—right now? Lean in, because this prophetic chapter speaks directly into our ballots, our culture, and our courage in the public square. 

In this devotional, Pastor Brian walks through Ezekiel 39, showing how God uses judgment, exile, and restoration in Israel to reveal His holiness to the nations. It explains that Israel’s regathering and future security are ultimately about God’s holy name, not human merit or political power. Pastor Brian connects this prophetic reality to Washington State and the United States, urging believers to see voting and public engagement as acts of intercession and worship. The episode closes in prayer for leaders—from Governor Ferguson to President Trump—and calls listeners to “defend and advance” biblical values in the public square.   

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Inflation is soaring, housing feels impossible, and Washington families are wondering how they’ll make it. But what if your hope didn’t rest on politicians or policies, but on the miraculous plan of God? In this devotional, Pastor Brian Noble connects real news from Seattle–Tacoma and Spokane with the story of Mary and Elizabeth to show how God still moves in impossible circumstances. Listen in and discover how the Holy Spirit can steady your heart and empower you to love your neighbor and engage the public square with courage. 

In this devotional, Pastor Brian weaves together local headlines about affordability, inflation, and elections with the biblical story of Mary and Elizabeth from Luke 1. He reminds listeners that no political system can save us, and that our true hope is in the gospel and the miraculous work of God in our lives. The episode calls believers to steward “10 to win” in the upcoming primary, to vote and serve their neighbors, while keeping their hearts anchored in Christ rather than in economic anxiety. Through prayer and Scripture, he urges Washington families to trust God as their provider, start and grow families, and engage the public square with humility, conviction, and love. 

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In the days of Noah, God judged a corrupt world, but he also saved a righteous remnant through an ark of mercy and a covenant marked by a rainbow. Today in Washington State, we are living through our own flood of confusion, violence, and attacks on God’s design for life, the family, and even male and female itself. Yet the same God who remembered Noah can remember Washington, raise up a righteous people, and transform hearts from the inside out through Jesus Christ. If you’re tired of putting your hope in Olympia or politics, this message will point you back to the only hope that never fails 

In this devotional, Pastor uses the story of Noah to show how God judges wickedness yet preserves a righteous remnant through grace, mercy, and covenant. It applies Noah’s world to modern Washington State, highlighting legislative and cultural evil, the misuse of the rainbow, and the need to return to God’s design and righteousness. The message calls listeners to place their hope not in government but in Jesus Christ, who saves, transforms, and remembers his people. It ends with a prayer for Washington’s leaders, pastors, and citizens to experience salvation and renewal and to defend biblical values in the public square. 

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What if the state claimed ownership of your land, your business, and even your future—and told you that you’d own nothing and be happy? Scripture says something very different: the earth is the Lord’s, and we are stewards, not slaves of the state or idols of the market. In this Socialism Saturday, we expose why both radical socialism and godless capitalism miss the mark and why a biblical worldview of property changes everything. Stay with me as we confront the lies of “democratic socialism” and call believers back to repentance and true stewardship. 

In this devotional, Pastor Brian launches “Socialism Saturdays,” a series comparing socialism, capitalism, and a biblical worldview of property. It contrasts socialism’s abolition of private property and state control with capitalism’s affirmation of private ownership, then insists that scripture teaches God as the true owner and humans as stewards. The message warns that both extreme socialism and idolatrous capitalism oppose a biblical worldview, calling believers to repentance and to see income, property, and time as resources entrusted by God. It closes in prayer over Washington State and its leaders, asking God to restore just governance and turn hearts back to Him.  

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Have you ever felt too small, too ordinary, or too far gone for God to use? 
Mary was facing the impossible, but God met her with favor, purpose, and power. 
What looks impossible in your life may be the very place where God shows His glory. 
Stay with me—because nothing is impossible with God.  

In this devotional, Pastor Brian explains Mary’s encounter with Gabriel in Luke 1 and shows how God’s favor is not earned but given through grace in Christ. It emphasizes that the Holy Spirit supplies what God calls us to do, even when the situation feels impossible. The message also ties personal faith to public life, urging listeners to trust God’s power instead of fear. The core takeaway is that obedience matters because God’s kingdom has no end. 

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When the culture feels like King Herod’s court and Washington State drifts from biblical justice, it’s easy to wonder if God still hears our prayers. In Luke 1, Zacharias and Elizabeth live through long seasons of disappointment, yet God quietly prepares a miracle and a forerunner—John the Baptist—to fulfill His word. This devotional invites you to trade fear, frustration, and political anxiety for confidence in God’s unshakable faithfulness to His promises. If He was faithful then, He will be faithful now in your life and in the public square. 

In this devotional, Pastor Brian explores Luke 1:5–25, showing how Zacharias and Elizabeth remain righteous during long-term disappointment under an unrighteous ruler, King Herod. Their story reveals that God hears persistent petitions, works quietly in barren seasons, and fulfills His prophetic purposes through John the Baptist as the forerunner to Jesus. Pastor Brian connects their experience to current issues in Washington State—like income tax debates and unequal treatment under the law—reminding listeners that policy change starts with heart change. In the end, he calls believers to defend and advance biblical values without fear, trusting God’s faithfulness to discipline, restore, and bring revival to the public square.  

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In a world where AI can fake almost anything, how do you know what’s really true? When 70% of people say they struggle to trust what they see online, you need an anchor that isn’t artificial. In this devotional, Pastor Brian Noble shows why Luke’s eyewitness account of Jesus gives you solid, historical, Spirit-inspired truth you can build your life on. 

This devotional introduces a new series in the book of Luke, focusing on “Getting to Know Jesus” through Luke’s carefully investigated, eyewitness-based account. Pastor Brian contrasts today’s AI-driven misinformation and online distrust with the historical reliability of the Gospel, emphasizing that Scripture is rooted in real events, not myths or digital fabrications. He explains that God anchors our faith in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, recorded in consecutive order so believers can know “the exact truth” about what they’ve been taught. The episode calls listeners to trust the Bible as absolute truth, pray over public life and elections, and boldly defend and advance biblical values in the public square. It closes by celebrating God’s promise to establish believers in the gospel, crush Satan under their feet, and send them out to defend biblical values with Jesus’ grace and peace. 

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Romans 16 isn’t just a long list of hard-to-pronounce names—it’s a roll call of quiet heroes who shaped the church and the public square. In this devotional, we meet helpers, hard workers, risk-takers, and believers who stayed obedient and wise in a culture full of flattery and division. You’ll be challenged to become a Phoebe, a Prisca, an Aquila in our day—established in the gospel, innocent in what is evil, and bold in defending biblical values in Washington. Listen in and discover how God can use your ordinary faithfulness to crush the enemy under your feet. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian unpacks Romans 16, highlighting the many named believers Paul commends for serving, helping, working hard, and even risking their lives for the gospel. It connects their faithfulness to our call today to be helpers, hard workers, and obedient saints in the public square, especially in Washington State. The devotional also warns against divisive, flattering voices driven by their own appetites and urges listeners to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil. It closes by celebrating God’s promise to establish believers in the gospel, crush Satan under their feet, and send them out to defend biblical values with Jesus’ grace and peace. 

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Romans 16 isn’t just a long list of hard-to-pronounce names—it’s a roll call of quiet heroes who shaped the church and the public square. In this devotional, we meet helpers, hard workers, risk-takers, and believers who stayed obedient and wise in a culture full of flattery and division. You’ll be challenged to become a Phoebe, a Prisca, an Aquila in our day—established in the gospel, innocent in what is evil, and bold in defending biblical values in Washington. Listen in and discover how God can use your ordinary faithfulness to crush the enemy under your feet. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian unpacks Romans 16, highlighting the many named believers Paul commends for serving, helping, working hard, and even risking their lives for the gospel. It connects their faithfulness to our call today to be helpers, hard workers, and obedient saints in the public square, especially in Washington State. The devotional also warns against divisive, flattering voices driven by their own appetites and urges listeners to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil. It closes by celebrating God’s promise to establish believers in the gospel, crush Satan under their feet, and send them out to defend biblical values with Jesus’ grace and peace. 

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What if a million believers prayed every day for our leaders by name—governor, president, pastors, and parents—asking God not just to bless them, but to save them and anchor them in His truth? What if revival started in the halls of power and flowed all the way down to your neighborhood, your workplace, your church? In this devotional, we unpack why Scripture commands us to strive together in prayer and how that kind of united intercession can transform hearts before it ever changes policies. Lean in and discover why praying for “all who are in authority” is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior 

This devotional from Pastor Brian calls believers to “strive together in prayer,” drawing from Romans 15 and 1 Timothy 2 to show that praying for all people—and especially those in authority—is both commanded and pleasing to God. Pastor Brian Noble urges listeners to intercede for Governor Bob Ferguson, President Trump, and every level of leadership, not only for wisdom and health, but for genuine salvation and a deep knowledge of God’s truth. He argues that without changed hearts and a biblical worldview, policies will drift away from God’s will, affecting issues from taxation to life, family, and public morality. The episode ends with a call to united prayer and Spirit-led action, envisioning revival that reshapes Washington from the inside out. 

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Culture keeps telling you that you’re a victim—defined by your past, your pain, your skin color, your zip code. But Scripture declares something radically different: in Christ, you are full, complete, and alive. Every sin, every injustice, every label has been nailed to the cross, and the fullness of Jesus Christ now dwells in you. So stop living half-empty and start walking into the public square as the victorious warrior God already says you are. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian reminds believers that in Christ they are full, complete, and no longer victims of their past, their identity, or their circumstances. Drawing from Romans 15 and Colossians 2, it emphasizes that the fullness of Christ dwells in us, our sins are nailed to the cross, and we are made alive together with Him. It warns against being taken captive by worldly philosophies and identity politics that keep people in victimhood so they can be controlled. Instead, it calls Christians across Washington State and beyond to enter the public square as Spirit-filled, victorious warriors who joyfully steward church, work, and government because their hope is in Christ alone. 

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We’ve handed our hurting neighbors to the government—and it’s breaking both lives and systems. What if Scripture says the poor, the addicted, the widow, and the orphan are your responsibility—yours, your family’s, and your church’s—not the state’s? When grace comes down, joy rises up and real generosity starts to flow, one person, one act of love at a time. If you’re tired of broken programs and want a biblical path to real change, this message will challenge you to step in. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian argues that, biblically, benevolence belongs to individuals, families, and churches—not the government. Drawing from Romans 15 and 2 Corinthians 8, it connects spiritual grace to material generosity and calls believers to take personal responsibility for the poor, addicted, widows, and orphans. It warns that state-run charity often enables addiction and dysfunction, while customized, relational care from God’s people leads to transformation. The message ends with a prayer of repentance and a call to raise up ministries and nonprofits that give freely, from the heart, instead of by government mandate. 

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You are not in Washington State by accident—you are strategically placed in 2026 for such a time as this. What if your everyday stops at Costco, Starbucks, and the workplace became mission fields for the unreached? Our policy crisis is really a heart crisis, and Jesus Christ is the only One who can transform hearts from the inside out. Today, step beyond your comfort zone and let God use you to bring light, love, and salt into the public square. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian encourages embracing a “holy ambition” to share Jesus wherever they go—workplaces, parks, stores, and every corner of the public square. Drawing on Romans 15 and the simple gospel of Christ’s death, burial, resurrection, and appearance, it urges Christians to testify to what Christ has accomplished in their lives. Pastor Brian Noble highlights that Washington’s policy problems are ultimately heart problems, pointing to declining rates of professing Christ followers and the urgent need for repentance and spiritual renewal. The prayer covers President Trump, Governor Ferguson, and leaders at every level, asking God to bring conviction, repentance, and salvation across parties and communities, and then sends listeners out to “defend and advance” biblical values in public. 

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What if the same power that raised Jesus from the dead walked with you into every meeting, every post, every conversation today ? What if your ‘wins’ weren’t about numbers, but about what Christ is actually doing through you in the public square ? In a world obsessed with self-promotion, discover what it means to boast only in God, abide in the true Vine, and bear real, lasting fruit. If you’ve ever wondered whether your everyday life really matters for the kingdom, this devotional is for you.” 

This devotional from Pastor Brian nvites believers to see their everyday presence in the public square as Spirit-empowered ministry, not mere routine. Drawing from Romans 15, John 15, and 1 Corinthians 3, it calls listeners to boast only in what Christ has accomplished, to abide in the true Vine, and to trust God alone for the growth of their efforts. Through vineyard imagery and practical questions, it reframes “success” as fruit that flows from abiding in Jesus—word and deed empowered by the Holy Spirit. Listeners are then commissioned to step into their day as salt and light, defending and advancing biblical values with humility and boldness. 

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Imagine standing in a valley filled with dry bones—no life, no hope—then watching God breathe a nation back from the grave. Ezekiel saw it in a vision; we’re watching it unfold in our generation. From the Holocaust’s horror to Israel’s rebirth in 1948, God’s faithfulness is written in history and in Scripture. So what does that mean for your faith, your future, and these last days? 

This devotional from Pastor Brian walks through Ezekiel 37’s valley of dry bones, connecting the prophet’s vision to Israel’s modern rebirth as a nation after the Holocaust and the events of May 14, 1948. It emphasizes Israel as living proof of God’s covenant faithfulness, the uniting of the northern and southern kingdoms, and the gathering of Jews back to their own land. The message highlights that many elements of Ezekiel 36–37 are unfolding in our time and urges listeners to recognize that we are living in the last days. It closes with a call to pray for both Jews and Gentiles to know Jesus as Messiah, to share the gospel boldly, and to stand for biblical values in the public square 

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You’re not just going to work today—you’re being sent as a priest into the public square. Every step you take is a divine appointment to bring the gospel—death, burial, resurrection, and living hope in Jesus—to a world drowning in darkness. Lay aside malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander, and stand on the cornerstone of Christ with truth, love, and courage. Taste and see that the Lord is good, then go out and defend biblical values in Washington’s public square. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble calls believers to see themselves as ministers and priests of Christ in the public square, carrying the gospel into everyday life in Washington and beyond. Drawing from Romans 15, Romans 12, and 1 Peter 2, he reminds listeners that they are living sacrifices and a royal priesthood, set apart to proclaim the excellence of God who called them out of darkness into marvelous light. He challenges Christians to reject malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander, and instead walk in integrity, truth, and mercy as elected officials, business owners, and citizens. The episode ends with a prayer for bold intercession, divine appointments, and a renewed commitment to defend biblical values in the public square. 

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If you feel like you keep stumbling in your walk with Jesus, this message is for you, because God has already given you everything you need for life, godliness, and real change in the public square. In this short devotional, Pastor Brian reminds you that your hope is not in Olympia, Governor Ferguson, or President Trump, but in Christ alone. He stirs you up to return to the basics: moral excellence, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. Take a few minutes to listen and let God remind you of what you already know, so you can get back up and walk faithfully again 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble calls believers back to the simple, powerful truth that God has already given us everything we need for life and godliness through Jesus Christ. Drawing from Romans 15 and 2 Peter 1, he urges listeners to remember and practice qualities like moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love so they will be fruitful and avoid stumbling. He emphasizes that our hope is not in political leaders or institutions, but in Jesus Christ alone, and that grace is not a license to sin but the power to live in holiness. The episode ends with prayer over Washington State and a charge to defend and advance biblical values in the public square.  

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For 250 years, America has celebrated freedom—but what if our true liberty didn’t start in 1776? What if the Constitution only reflects a much greater freedom that can never be voted away, canceled, or conquered? In this message, we’ll discover why real freedom comes only through Jesus Christ, how our citizenship in heaven reshapes our role in the public square, and why Washington—and America—desperately need believers to step up right now. Stay with me as we explore what it really means to be free.” 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble celebrates America’s 250th birthday while insisting that true freedom is a gift from God found only in Jesus Christ, not in any nation, constitution, or political system. Drawing from Luke 4, John 8, 2 Corinthians 3, Philippians 3, Romans 13, 1 Timothy 2, Jeremiah 29, and Luke 19, it shows how Christ’s freedom transforms hearts, shapes laws, and sends believers as ambassadors into the public square. Pastor Brian Noble calls Christians to honor governing authorities, pray for leaders—including Washington officials and President Trump—and “occupy until He comes” by stewarding their civic responsibilities. The message ends with a prayer of repentance for America’s sins and a charge to defend and advance biblical values in Washington and across the nation. 

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What if admonish isn’t harsh criticism, but God’s loving warning system for your life? In this Washington Defender devotional, we unpack what it really means to comfort, correct, and courageously speak truth in love in a culture drifting from God. Discover how the Holy Spirit uses Scripture, worship, and community to divinely warn and build us up so we can defend and advance biblical values in Washington State. Lean in—this word might change how you see discipleship, correction, and your role in the public square. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble opens this Washington Defender Daily Devotional by reminding listeners that the God of hope fills believers with goodness, knowledge, and the ability to admonish one another through the indwelling Holy Spirit. Drawing from Romans 15, Colossians 3, and Hebrews 10, he explains that admonishing means to comfort, correct, discipline, and divinely warn one another so we grow into the image of Christ, not our own preferences. He calls Christians in Washington State to put on love, let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts, stay thankful, and not forsake gathering together as the Day of Christ draws near. The devotion ends with a prayer for boldness, divine appointments, and the courage to defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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If your hope has been shaken by politics, culture, or the chaos in Washington State, this devotional is for you. Discover the God of hope who fills you with real joy and unshakable peace—not from parties or power, but from Jesus Christ himself. Listen in and learn how to crucify the flesh, walk by the Spirit, and become a bright, hopeful presence in a fearful world. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 15:13 and shows how the “God of hope” fills believers with joy and peace as they trust in Jesus, not in politics or culture. He connects this promise to Philippians 4 and Galatians 5, calling listeners to rejoice, pray, and walk by the Spirit so that God’s peace guards their hearts and minds. The message emphasizes crucifying fleshly desires for power and pleasure, building hope on Christ alone, and becoming people whose words and demeanor radiate hope in Washington State and beyond. It concludes with a prayer and a charge to defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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What if God’s mercy for Israel is actually the hope of every nation on earth—including ours in this pivotal year for America? In a world tearing itself apart, Scripture says Jew and Gentile are meant to rejoice together under one Messiah, Jesus. Before you scroll past, lean in for a few minutes and see how God’s ancient promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob collide with your life, your country, and your calling today. This might change the way you pray for Israel—and how you live in the public square 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble celebrates America’s 250th year while grounding that celebration in God’s sovereignty over every nation. Pastor Brian Noble unpacks how Christ fulfills God’s promises to Israel and extends mercy to the Gentiles so that Jews and Gentiles can rejoice together under one Messiah. Drawing from Genesis 12, the Psalms, Deuteronomy, and Isaiah, he shows that Gentile believers are grafted into Jewish roots and called to bless, not belittle, Israel—praying for the peace of Jerusalem and provoking Jewish people to jealousy by their vibrant faith. He closes in prayer, asking God to strengthen the church to defend and advance biblical values in the public square as we live out that shared mercy. 

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What if an ancient chapter of Scripture was describing the headlines we’re living through right now? In Ezekiel 36, God speaks about Israel, restoration, and a future that still grabs attention today. Stay with me, because this passage says more about our moment than you might expect. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble walks through Ezekiel 36 as a prophecy about Israel’s return, restoration, and renewal. It emphasizes that God acts for His own holy name, not because of Israel’s righteousness. The message connects the chapter to modern Israel, arguing that the land, the people, and the rebuilding described in the text are unfolding in real time. It closes with a call to repentance, prayer, and support for biblical values.Ezekiel-36.mp3 

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“Imagine if the public square actually changed because our hearts did first. In this devotional, we explore what it means to ‘accept one another as Christ accepted us’—not by excusing sin, but by extending grace, honor, and sacrificial love. You’ll discover how letting go of bitterness, serving others, and welcoming the ‘outsiders’ can transform your church, your community, and your own heart. Stay with me as we dive into Romans 15 and the ‘one another’ commands that can reshape how you live and lead today.” 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 15:7 and the call to “accept one another just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.” It walks through multiple “one another” passages—devotion, honor, care, service, forgiveness, and encouragement—showing how Christ-like acceptance is rooted in grace, not in affirming sin or uniformity. The message challenges listeners to let go of bitterness, wrath, and slander, and instead pursue sacrificial love, open-hearted welcome, and encouragement within the body of Christ. The devotional ends with practical reflection questions and a prayer, urging believers to defend biblical values in the public square by first allowing God to transform their own hearts. 

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When you step into the public square today, you’re not alone—heaven is singing over you with one voice and one song. The God who delivers you from all your fears is inviting you to taste and see that He is good and to make His praise continually be in your mouth. In a world full of noise, discover how God is forming one heart, one voice, and one unified song that magnifies Jesus above everything else. Lean in, and let this devotional stir your courage to defend and advance biblical values today 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble explores how God’s goal is a people who glorify Him together with one heart and one mouth, drawing from Romans 15 and Psalm 34. He calls listeners to bless the Lord at all times, boast in Him, and “taste and see that the Lord is good,” trusting God to deliver them from fear, shame, and trouble. The message presents the gospel clearly—Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection—and invites hearers to repent, seek refuge in God, and walk in holy reverence. It finishes with a call to step into the public square, unified in worship, defending and advancing biblical values in everyday life. 

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If the world is telling you to sit down, shut up, and give up, this message is for you. Today, I’m reminding you that the God of perseverance and encouragement is fighting for your heart. You are not a quitter, you are not alone, and you are being sent into the public square with Holy Spirit power. Lean in—this could be the reset your soul has been praying for. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 15 and related passages to show that God Himself supplies the perseverance and encouragement we need to stand firm in a hostile world. Pastor Brian Noble urges listeners not to cave to discouragement, but to remember that the Holy Spirit empowers them to remain faithful in their covenant relationships and public witness. He calls believers to walk worthy of their calling with humility, gentleness, and love, preserving the unity of the Spirit while standing for truth in the public square. Through prayer and reflection, he challenges listeners to identify where unity is hardest and to surrender pride, bitterness, or impatience to God so they can defend and advance biblical values. 

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When everything in the public square feels stacked against you—courts, laws, politics—have you forgotten where your real hope comes from? In this devotional, Pastor Brian Noble reminds us that our hope is not in a vote, a party, or a system, but in Jesus Christ alone, the God of hope who fills us with joy and peace by the power of the Holy Spirit. If someone watched your week, would they see a cynical Christian—or a believer overflowing with living hope in Christ? Lean in and let your hope be rebuilt today. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 15, 1 Peter 1, and Colossians 1 calls believers in Washington and beyond to anchor their hope not in politics or courts, but in Jesus Christ, the “God of hope.” Pastor Brian Noble explains that through the Holy Spirit we are born again to a “living hope,” protected by God’s power even when laws and culture seem hostile. He urges listeners to examine whether their daily words, choices, and plans overflow with hope, and to remember that Christ in us is “the hope of glory,” not any elected official. The episode ends with a prayer for renewed, Spirit-empowered hope and a charge to defend and advance biblical values in the public square.. 

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If God is the Father of all comfort, why do so many of us still feel alone in our pain? What if the same word that convicts also revives your heart and steadies your steps? In this short devotion, we’ll discover how God uses His Scripture to comfort you in every affliction—so you can turn around and comfort others. Let God’s mercy move from the page into your story today. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble explores how God’s word, from Old Testament to New, brings real comfort in the middle of weakness, affliction, and cultural tension. Drawing from Romans 15, Psalm 119, and 2 Corinthians 1, it shows God as the Father of mercies who meets us in our suffering and revives us through Scripture. Listeners are challenged to receive God’s comfort personally and then extend that same comfort to others in spiritual and emotional pain. The episode ends with a prayer and a call to live out biblical values publicly with hearts transformed by God’s word. 

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If you’re running out of hope, it might be because you’ve stopped listening to the part of the Bible that was written to train your endurance. The Old Testament isn’t optional inspiration; it’s God’s record of 4,000 years of faithfulness to weak, imperfect people just like us. In this devotional, we’ll look at Romans 15, Hebrews 12, and 2 Timothy 3 to show how all Scripture fuels your perseverance, exposes the sin that entangles you, and fixes your eyes back on Jesus. If you’re tired, weary, or tempted to give up, this word is for you. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble calls believers back to the Old Testament as God’s training ground for endurance and hope. Drawing from Romans 15, Hebrews 12, and 2 Timothy 3, Pastor Brian Noble shows how all Scripture—especially the Old Testament—reveals God’s faithfulness across generations, exposes our entangling sins, and equips us for every good work. He urges listeners to build a daily rhythm in the Word, learn from figures like Joseph, Moses, David, and Solomon, and let their stories strengthen perseverance in today’s cultural pressures. The episode closes with prayer for personal renewal, for Washington’s leaders, and a call to defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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“Right now, the world is getting casual about attacking Israel—but God never is. In Ezekiel 35, He shows exactly how He responds when hatred toward His people becomes a way of life. This isn’t just ancient history; it’s a warning for our culture and a call to repent, bless Israel, and return to the God who owns the land and loves His covenant people. Stay with me, because how you treat Israel really does matter to God.? 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble walks through Ezekiel 35, where God judges Edom’s long–standing hatred of Israel to defend His holy name and His covenant people. It explains that the land ultimately belongs to God, and that those who gloat over Israel’s suffering or try to seize what is His face His decisive response. Drawing on passages like Leviticus 25, Joel 2, Psalm 122, and Romans 11, it calls listeners to repent of any contempt toward Israel, to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and to recognize that God’s gifts and calling for Israel are irrevocable. The episode closes in prayer, asking God to be glorified amid modern conflicts and urging believers to defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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What if the greatest power you have today isn’t your position, your rights, or your title—but your willingness to serve? In Romans 15 and Mark 10, we see a Savior who refused to live for His own comfort so that we could live. Jesus took our reproach, our sin, our iniquity, and laid down His life instead of grasping for status. As you step into the public square, what would change if you stopped chasing power and started outserving, outloving, and outpraying everyone around you? 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble unpacks how Jesus refused to please Himself, bearing our reproach and sin so that we could walk in newness of life. Drawing from Romans 15, Psalm 69, and Mark 10, it contrasts Christ’s humility with the disciples’ desire for position and shows how true greatness comes through service. Listeners are challenged to reject the culture of grasping for power—especially in government and leadership—and instead become genuine servant leaders in the public square. It closes with a prayer that God would help us outserve, outlove, and outpray others as civil servants, shepherds, and followers of Christ. 

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Are your conversations leaving people built up—or burned out? In this Washington Defender devotional, we discover how real love speaks truth, gives grace, and aims at our neighbor’s good in every interaction. We’ll walk through Romans and Ephesians to ask hard questions about our influence, our words, and our hearts before God. If you’re ready to become the kind of Christ follower who strengthens others instead of draining them, this message is for you. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble explores what it means to be “built up, not burned out” as we love our neighbors in everyday life and in the public square. Drawing from Romans 15 and Ephesians 4, it calls believers to speak truth with grace, lay aside falsehood, and let God renew their minds and soften their hearts. Pastor Brian applies these Scriptures to pastors, elected officials, and everyday Christians, emphasizing servant leadership, personal responsibility, and Spirit-led speech that edifies rather than tears down. The episode ends with a prayer for personal renewal and for the salvation of leaders, urging listeners to defend and advance biblical values with kindness, courage, and truth. 

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What if your strength was never meant to make you comfortable, but to carry someone weaker straight to Jesus? Today we’re calling Christians to stop coddling, start loving boldly, and step into the public square as true servants of the King of Kings. From Olympia to your local school board, your humility and courage could be the difference between empty religion and real transformation. If you’re ready to see hearts change before policies do, this message is for you. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble challenges believers to use the strength God has given them not to please themselves, but to bear the weaknesses of others in humility, as taught in Romans 15 and Philippians 2. Pastor Brian Noble calls Christians to see others as more important than themselves, to listen well, and to love and serve sacrificially rather than insisting on their own rights. He applies this to the public square, urging followers of Jesus to engage everyone from local officials to statewide leaders with clear truth, deep compassion, and unwavering gospel focus. The episode ends with a prayerful call to intercede for Washington’s leaders and to go out and “defend and advance” biblical values with courage and Christlike love. 

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Are you really living by faith, or just going through the motions? In this Washington Defender devotional, we dive into Romans 14 and Hebrews 11 to ask a hard question: are your daily choices—at work, in your marriage, with your kids—truly offered to God in faith, or are you running on autopilot? Because Scripture says, whatever is not from faith is sin, and without faith it is impossible to please God. If there’s even one area your conscience can’t honestly lay before Him, this message is for you. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Paul’s warning that “whatever is not from faith is sin,” pressing listeners to examine whether their everyday actions are truly done before God with a clear conscience. Pastor Brian contrasts foundational saving faith in Christ with daily, practical faith that touches work, marriage, parenting, and personal choices in gray areas. Drawing on Romans 14 and Hebrews 11, he calls believers to move from a works-based mentality to a faith-based life that entrusts unseen outcomes—especially in strained relationships—to God. The episode closes with a challenge to stop one doubtful practice, seek God in that area, and live out biblical convictions by faith in the public square. 

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What if some of the “convictions” you’re pushing on others were never meant to be their burden in the first place? What if God asked you to carry them quietly, just between you and Him, while you gently restore others only when they cross His clear lines of trespass and sin? In this devotional, we unpack Romans 14 and Galatians 6 to separate personal preference from biblical absolute, so you can walk in freedom, not legalism. Stay with me as we explore how a quiet, confident faith before God can still boldly transform the public square. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble dives into Romans 14:22–23, explaining how some convictions are meant to be held quietly before God rather than enforced loudly on others. Using practical examples like entertainment choices, it shows how personal preferences can easily turn into legalism when we try to conform people to our own image instead of God’s. The message contrasts personal convictions with clear biblical trespasses described in Galatians 6, calling believers to restore others gently while examining their own hearts. It ends by anchoring everything in Christ’s redemption and urging listeners to know the difference between preferences and absolutes as they defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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What if your spiritual freedom is actually tripping someone else? Have we twisted “don’t make your brother stumble” into Christian control instead of Christlike love? Today, we’ll unpack what Paul really meant about meat, wine, idols, and weak consciences—and why the heart matters more than the rules. Stay with me and let’s learn how real love sometimes means quietly laying down our liberty. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble walks through Romans 14:21 and 1 Corinthians 8 to explain what it truly means not to cause a brother to stumble. Pastor Brian Noble argues that this verse has often been misused to enforce man‑made rules and legalism, rather than to protect genuine, identifiable believers with weak consciences. Using examples like meat sacrificed to idols, alcohol, gluttony, and workaholism, he shows that God cares more about the intentions of the heart than external behaviors. The episode ends by calling listeners to hard work, discernment, and loving restraint, choosing to limit liberty when necessary out of sincere love for others. 

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Today we’re in Ezekiel 34, where God calls out every so‑called “shepherd” who’s been feeding themselves instead of feeding the flock. This isn’t just about ancient kings and priests; it’s about pastors, parents, employers, and civic leaders right now in Washington and across our nation. If God has trusted you with people, this warning—and this hope—is for you. Stay with me, because the same God who judges false shepherds also promises to personally gather, heal, and protect His sheep. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble walks through Ezekiel 34, where God indicts selfish “shepherds” who use their authority to feed themselves instead of caring for the weak, the sick, and the scattered. Pastor Brian applies this to pastors, elders, employers, civic officials, and even fathers and single moms, calling them back to true servant leadership in the church, family, and public square. He exposes ideologies like wokism, transgenderism, and euthanasia as “wolves” devouring unprotected sheep while silent leaders look the other way. The episode ends with the hope of God Himself gathering Israel, judging between sheep and goats, and ultimately setting Jesus, the greater David, to shepherd His people in peace. 

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What if the biggest threat to God’s work in someone’s life isn’t their politics, but your preferences? Scripture says, “Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food,” and that warning hits everything from environmental debates to homelessness and addiction. In this devotional, we ask: are you helping God’s work in others, or tearing it down over secondary issues? Stay with me as we learn how to stand firm on absolutes while loving people who are still in process—just like us. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble explores the difference between God’s clear absolutes and our personal preferences, using Romans 14:20 to warn against tearing down God’s work in another person over secondary issues. Pastor Brian Noble applies this to real-world tensions—politics, environmental stewardship, homelessness, and addiction—showing how many policy questions fall into “principles of conscience” where believers must walk in humility. He emphasizes that salvation in Christ is the non‑negotiable foundation, while sanctification is a lifelong process God is perfecting in each of us. The episode ends with prayer for political leaders, pastors, and all believers in Washington State to become salt and light in the public square while loving people more than their own preferences. 

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In a culture that chases power, what if Christians chased peace instead? 

Before your next policy fight or political debate, ask this: Am I trying to win the argument—or build up a person Jesus died for? 

In Romans 14 and Ephesians 4, God calls us to speak truth with humility, gentleness, and patience, even in the public square. 

Listen in and discover how to defend biblical values without losing a Christlike heart. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 14:19 and Ephesians 4, calling believers to “pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of others,” even in political and policy debates. Instead of entering disagreements just to win, he urges Christians to strengthen the other person while still speaking clear, uncompromised truth in love. Drawing from 1 John 5, he emphasizes praying for others’ salvation, trusting God’s will, and remembering that the world lies under the power of the evil one while believers walk as people of eternal life. The episode ends with a prayer and a charge to defend and advance biblical values in Washington’s public square with humility, courage, and Christlike love. 

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If you’re exhausted by Washington’s culture wars and wondering if your efforts for biblical values even matter, this is for you. In a state where truth feels outvoted and hostility is rising, God still calls us to be steadfast, immovable, and overflowing with His work. Discover how to handle gray areas, love your enemies, and outlove those who oppose you without compromising truth. Your labor for Christ in the public square is not wasted—your toil is not in vain. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 14, Romans 12, and 1 Corinthians 15 to show how believers can navigate absolutes and gray areas with righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. It calls Christians in Washington State to stand firm on biblical convictions—like the sanctity of life and limited government—while refusing to repay evil for evil or insult for insult. Listeners are urged to outlove their political opponents, leave vengeance to God, and keep abounding in the work of the Lord, even when they feel outnumbered. The message closes with a prayer over Washington and a charge to defend and advance biblical values in the public square, knowing that faithful labor is never in vain. 

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What if the kingdom of God isn’t about what you eat, drink, or which side of the latest controversy you’re on, but about who you’re becoming in Christ? In this devotional, we dive into Romans and Galatians to expose the battle between flesh and Spirit and why secondary issues can’t define your faith. Discover how righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit reshape your daily choices and your impact in the public square. Stay with me, because God is using every tension in your life to conform you to the image of Jesus. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 14 and Galatians 5 to show that the kingdom of God is not about food, drink, or preferences, but about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. It contrasts the deeds of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit, calling believers to crucify the flesh and actively walk by the Spirit in everyday life. The message emphasizes that God is using every tension and conflict to conform us to the image of Christ, by grace through faith, not works. Listeners are then prayed over and commissioned to defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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“Scripture warns us: ‘Do not let what is for you a good thing be spoken of as evil.’ In a culture watching our every move, could your liberty be confusing the people reading your life like a book? Today we’re asking: where is God calling you to tighten up your testimony, not because something is illegal, but because it may be unclear to those you’re trying to reach? Stay with me as we discover how ordinary faithfulness can preach the gospel louder than any sermon. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 14:16, calling believers to guard their Christian freedom so that what is good is not spoken of as evil. Drawing from Romans 14, 1 Thessalonians 4, and 1 Peter 2, he urges Christians to excel in love, live quietly, work faithfully, and keep their behavior excellent before outsiders. He explains that our liberties are not a license to sin but a license to please God, so that even when we are slandered as evildoers, our consistent good deeds point people to Christ. The episode ends with a prayer that our public and private lives would reflect righteousness, holiness, and integrity in the power of the Holy Spirit. 

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What if your “Christian freedom” is actually destroying the very brother Christ died for? Today we’re asking a hard question: is love more important than liberty? We’ll go straight into Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8 and unpack when your rights should take a back seat to your brother’s weak conscience. Stay with me, because this could completely change how you use your freedom. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble explores Paul’s teaching in Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8 about not wounding a weaker believer’s conscience over issues like food, drink, and special days. Pastor Brian explains that while many things are morally clean, deliberately flaunting our freedoms in front of someone for whom they are a stumbling block is not walking in love. He contrasts non‑negotiable absolutes, such as the offense of the cross and the lordship of Christ, with disputable matters where love should lead us to voluntarily limit our liberty. The episode ends by calling believers in Washington State to persevere in doing good, to lay down personal preferences for the sake of others, and to defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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Are you just listening to God’s word…or actually living it? In Ezekiel 33, God calls out a people who loved the message but refused to obey—and their land became a wasteland. In this Old Testament Tuesday, we look at how Israel’s false security mirrors our churches today and why Washington—and every believer—must move from being hearers only to doers of the word. Stay with me, because this could expose the deception in your own spiritual life. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble walks through Ezekiel 33:21–33, showing how Israel’s false confidence in their “religion” led to judgment and a desolate land. God rebukes a people who enjoy His word like a beautiful song but refuse to practice it, exposing the danger of treating sermons as entertainment instead of marching orders. The devo connects Israel’s story to modern believers in Washington and beyond, calling Christians to repent of empty hearing and become true doers of the word. It ends with a passionate prayer for God to transform hearts, pulpits, and public policy so biblical values advance in the public square. 

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Every knee will bow, every tongue will confess—but are you living like you’ll actually give an account to God for every word, every post, every choice? In this short devotional, we unpack Romans 14 and ask a hard question: are you confusing God’s absolutes with your personal preferences… and are you hurting your brother in the name of ‘freedom’? Discover how to hold firm to biblical truth, honor your conscience, and still walk in sacrificial love in the public square. Stay with me, because this could reshape how you live your faith online, at church, and in government. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 14, emphasizing that some issues are God-given absolutes while others are “principles of conscience” where believers must follow the Spirit’s conviction without elevating preferences to the level of salvation. He warns that every believer will give an account to God, including for careless words and social media posts, so boldness in truth must always be joined with love that refuses to put a stumbling block in a brother’s way. Practical examples range from food, worship days, and entertainment choices to public policy debates, drawing a sharp line between unchanging biblical commands (like the sanctity of life and sexual purity) and disputable matters where consciences may differ. The message closes by calling Christians, pastors, and elected officials to pursue holiness, pray for leaders (including President Trump and Governor Bob Ferguson), and “defend in advance” biblical values in Washington’s public square. 

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Are you protecting your brothers and sisters in Christ—or casually tripping them up without even knowing it? Today we’re drawing a clear line between God’s absolutes and matters of conscience, and why love moves us from criticizing to actually safeguarding each other’s souls. If you’ve ever wondered where ‘fun’ ends and ‘stumbling block’ begins, this short devotional will challenge the way you speak, joke, and live in the public square. Stay with me, because children of light can be joyful and bold without ever compromising God’s holiness. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 14 and Ephesians 5, calling believers to distinguish between God’s non‑negotiable absolutes and personal principles of conscience. He warns against misusing “stumbling block” language to ban every harmless activity, while still insisting that coarse joking, filthiness, and immoral talk have no place among God’s people. Listeners are urged to move from being critics to caretakers—removing known stumbling blocks out of love, walking as children of light, and exposing unfruitful works of darkness in the public square. The episode ends in prayer, asking God to help believers be joyful, fun, and bold while remaining pure, holy, and God‑honoring in their words and actions. 

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One day, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess before the judgment seat of God. On that day, it won’t be about how clearly you saw other people’s sins, but how honestly you walked before the Lord yourself. In this devotional, we confront the hard truth: some things are gray, but God’s absolutes are not—and they determine our eternity. Stay with me as we move from judgment of others to self-reflection, and from self-reflection to a fierce, biblical love for our neighbor. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 14 and 2 Corinthians 5, reminding us that every person will stand before the judgment seat of Christ and give an account. Pastor Brian draws a sharp line between God’s clear moral absolutes and the genuine gray areas of Christian conscience, urging believers to warn in love where Scripture is explicit. He applies this to sexual sin, emotional sin, and issues of integrity, calling listeners to examine their own hearts before pointing out others’ failures. The devotional ends in prayer for pastors, elected officials, and all believers to walk in integrity, humility, and a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. 

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What if Jesus was not just Lord of your Sunday, but Lord of your inbox, your job site, your commute, and your county council? In this Washington Defender devotional, Pastor Brian Noble walks through Romans and Philippians to show that Christ’s death and resurrection claim every square inch of our ordinary lives—from our work and politics to how we build roads and run businesses. You’ll be challenged to surrender every “off-limits” area to Jesus and to pray boldly for leaders, workplaces, and all 39 counties of Washington to come under his Lordship. If you’ve ever treated parts of your life as “my zone,” this message will lovingly confront that and invite you into a fully surrendered life. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 14:7–9 to show that because Christ died and rose again, he is Lord over both the living and the dead—and over every ordinary moment of a believer’s life. Pastor Brian Noble connects Genesis 2 and Philippians 2 to teach that our work, our public responsibilities, and even mundane tasks like going to the grocery store all belong under Jesus’ Lordship. He applies this to Washington State, urging believers, elected officials, sheriffs, business owners, and pastors to consciously surrender their roles and decisions to Christ. The episode closes with a clear gospel call to repent, confess Jesus as Lord, and live as new creations empowered by the Holy Spirit. 

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If Jesus really died for you, why are you still living like your life is your own? In a world that tells you to “live your truth,” this message will confront you with God’s truth. For the next few minutes, I want you to forget the noise, the opinions, the excuses—and ask one raw question: am I truly living for Jesus, or just using His name? Stay with me, because what you decide after this could reshape every part of your life.

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble calls believers to move beyond casual Christianity and fully surrender their lives to Jesus in every area—time, relationships, money, and identity. It exposes the gap between saying “I believe” and actually living as a disciple in daily choices. You’ll hear a clear, urgent challenge to stop compromising with culture and start obeying Christ with bold, practical faith. By the end, listeners are invited to take a concrete next step to live for Jesus, not just talk about Him.

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Are your daily choices driven by personal preference… or devotion to Christ? In the gray areas of life—what you eat, how you spend your days—God is after your heart, not your habits. In this short devotional, we’ll reset your conscience around one powerful truth from Romans 14 and Colossians 3: whatever you do, do it as worship to the Lord, not for people. Lean in for a few minutes that could reshape how you work, choose, and obey today. 

This devotional from Pastor Brian Noble explores how “gray area” decisions—like food, special days, and personal medical choices—are guided by principles of conscience before God. Drawing from Romans 14 and Colossians 3, he contrasts absolute commands (“whatever you do, do your work heartily as for the Lord”) with areas where believers must listen to the Lord in their own hearts. He challenges listeners to ask whether their practices are shaped more by preference or by devotion to Christ, recentering all habits, freedoms, and restraints as acts of thanksgiving and worship. The episode ends with a prayer and a call to live out Lord‑centered obedience and defend biblical values in the public square.\ 

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Ezekiel 33 says the watchman who stays silent shares the guilt of a nation’s sin. In Washington state, that watchman is you. If you see destructive ideologies harming our kids, our elderly, and our culture, God calls you to blow the trumpet, not hide in the pews. This isn’t about outrage; it’s about loving warning before it’s too late. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Ezekiel 33 and the sobering responsibility of the watchman, applying it directly to believers in Washington today. Pastor Brian Noble argues that when Christians know God’s truth yet stay silent as harmful ideologies advance, God holds them partially responsible. He emphasizes that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but delights when they repent, do justice, and make restitution through faith in Christ. The message closes by calling Christians to boldly, lovingly warn their communities—from school boards to legislatures—while personally walking in obedience and repentance. 

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What if the issue isn’t whether you have convictions, but whether you’re using them as a measuring stick for everyone else? Today’s message cuts through the noise: know your absolutes, hold your conscience with humility, and stay fully convinced before God. This could change how you see faith, judgment, and freedom. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble explains the difference between biblical absolutes and personal convictions, using Romans 14 and Ephesians 3 as the foundation. It challenges listeners to examine whether they are treating their own preferences as universal rules. The message emphasizes humility, maturity, and confidence in standing before God. It also encourages believers to. 

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Who are you to judge the servant of another? In a world where every opinion feels like an absolute, Scripture draws a clear line between God’s non‑negotiable truths and our personal convictions. Today we’re diving into Romans 14 to ask: where has God spoken clearly, and where has He left room for conscience? Stay with me as we learn how trusting God as the true Master can bring unity to believers and strength to the public square. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble, unpacks the difference between biblical absolutes and principles of conscience, urging believers not to confuse the two. Pastor Brian Noble explains that clearly defined scriptural truths—like life beginning at conception, two genders, and marriage between one man and one woman—are non‑negotiable absolutes, while issues like tax rates or bike lanes fall into the realm of conscience. He calls Christians to stop acting as judges over fellow servants in gray areas, entrusting other believers to their true Master while still lovingly warning when absolutes are at stake. The message concludes by grounding listeners in God’s promises from Hebrews 13 and James 4, and by urging them to defend and advance biblical values in Washington’s public square through prayer, courage, and unity 

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Do you ever look down on other believers because they seem too strict? Or maybe you're the strict one, wondering why everyone else doesn't get it. Here's the truth: both sides can be sinning—one through contempt, the other through judgment. Today's message will challenge how you view other Christians and expose the pride hiding in your 'spiritual strength. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 14 in this Washington Defender Daily Devotional, tackling the dangerous distinction between God's absolutes and principles of conscience. He reveals how spiritual strength can morph into contempt for stricter believers, while those with stricter consciences can fall into judgment—both equally sinful. The core message: faith in Christ makes us all new creations, whether our conscience is stricter or freer, and we must learn to honor differences on non-absolute issues without transferring God's absolutes into mere preferences or elevating preferences into absolutes. Noble challenges listeners to examine where they've been prideful or judgmental and pray for humility in navigating spiritual freedom. 

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Have you ever looked at another believer and thought, ‘Their convictions are too strict… maybe their faith is weak’? What if weak faith is still real faith—and just as loved by God? In a world demanding everyone think and act the same, Scripture calls us to unity, not uniformity, and reminds us there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble walks through Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8 to show that “weak faith” is still genuine faith, marked by a more restrictive conscience—not a lesser place in God’s kingdom. Pastor Brian explains how God’s absolutes never change, but believers can differ on conscience issues like food, music, and worship style while remaining united in Christ. He urges Christians to treat cautious believers with respect rather than mockery, remembering that each person will give an account to God and that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The message ends with a call to live holy, Spirit-led lives that defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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What if your biggest spiritual battle isn’t “them,” but your need to resize them into your image? What if Christian maturity looks less like winning arguments and more like giving grace in the gray areas? In a world obsessed with being right, Scripture calls us to receive weaker believers, not remake them. Let’s talk about how to hold absolutes tightly, and preferences loosely, so we can actually love one another like one body in Christ. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble from Romans 14 and 15 calls believers to welcome those who are “weak in faith” instead of reshaping them through debates and pressure. It contrasts non‑negotiable biblical absolutes with open‑handed issues of conscience, urging listeners to stop confusing the two. Pastor Brian shares personally about trying to conform others, including his wife, into his own image rather than letting God shape them. He reminds us that Christ accepted us by grace while we were still sinners and calls us to extend that same grace as we defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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We live in a culture where every disagreement feels like a war and every issue is treated like a hill to die on. In this devotion, I unpack the difference between God’s unshakable absolutes and those gray areas of conscience that test our humility and love. We’ll look at Scripture, ask if we’re turning every debate into a first-order crisis, and learn how to lower the emotional temperature without compromising truth. Stay with me as we explore how to stand firm on God’s Word while walking in grace in the public square. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble launches a new series on “Absolutes and Principles of Conscience,” rooted in Romans 14 and other key passages. It explains the difference between closed‑handed biblical absolutes—like Jesus as the only way, life beginning at conception, and religious liberty—and open‑handed conscience issues where faithful Christians may disagree. Listeners are challenged to stop treating every disagreement as a first‑order issue, to love those who think differently, and to recognize that not everything is a Trojan horse attacking the faith. Ultimately, it calls believers to trust God’s sovereignty, let His counsel stand above our plans, and defend biblical values in the public square without demanding uniformity in every gray area.

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Today we’re diving into one of the most sobering chapters in Ezekiel, where God drags proud empires down to the pit to prove one thing: then they will know that I am the Lord. As we watch nations rise and fall in our own headlines—Israel, Iran, Lebanon—are we listening to what God is saying right now? Hell is real, pride is deadly, and God is urgently calling us to repent, surrender our pride, and return to Him. Stay with me as we walk through Ezekiel 32 and ask if our own nation is next in line.

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble walks through Ezekiel 32, where God pronounces judgment on Egypt and other proud nations, dragging them down like a sea monster into the depths of Sheol. He shows how their power, beauty, and terror in the “land of the living” could not save them from conscious, eternal judgment. Applying this to our moment, he points to today’s turmoil in places like Israel, Iran, and Lebanon as reminders that God still rules the nations and opposes arrogance. The episode ends with a sober call to repent, confess our sin, surrender all national and personal pride to Jesus, and live for God’s presence rather than just avoiding hell.

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What are you really wearing into the public square today—your flesh, or Jesus Christ himself? When the doors of your day swing open, are people seeing your frustration and jealousy, or Christ’s humility, kindness, and power in you? In this devotional, we’ll walk through Romans, Galatians, and Colossians to discover what it truly means to “put on” the Lord Jesus Christ—at work, at home, and in every conversation. Let this short word recalibrate your heart so you step out fully clothed in Christ. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13’s call to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ,” showing that Christian living is more than avoiding sin—it is intentionally clothing ourselves with Christ’s character. Drawing from Romans 13, Galatians 3, and Colossians 3, he explains how believers are spiritually clothed with Christ at salvation and baptism, and how that should translate into visible humility, compassion, kindness, gentleness, and patience in the public square. He challenges listeners to examine whether others mostly see their flesh—frustration, anger, jealousy—or Jesus’ life shining through them in daily interactions at work, at home, and in culture. The episode closes with a call to forgiveness, a prayer to make no provision for the flesh, and a commissioning to defend and advance biblical values in Washington. 

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Everyone talks about the ‘big sins’ they’d never touch, but what about the ‘respectable’ ones you quietly tolerate? Resentment, jealousy, selfish ambition are not just bad attitudes; the Bible calls that kind of wisdom earthly, natural, even demonic—and it’s destroying your family, your church, your business, and your party from the inside out. In this devotion, we’re going straight at those hidden heart issues and showing you how repentance and servant leadership can uproot disorder and every evil thing. If you’re tired of conflict and envy running your relationships, this is for you. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13 and James 3 to show how jealousy, strife, resentment, and selfish ambition are “relational sins” that quietly destroy families, churches, businesses, and political movements. Pastor Brian explains that when our hearts are driven by envy and ambition, our so‑called wisdom becomes earthly, natural, and demonic, producing disorder and every evil thing. The path forward is repentance, returning to true servant leadership, and embracing wisdom from above that is pure, peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering and without hypocrisy. He closes by praying for our leaders—from local officials to President Trump—and calling listeners to defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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Ask yourself this question: Where do you look for comfort or escape apart from Christ? Is it food, scrolling, anger, or something else? Today's devotion reveals why self-indulgence is secretly stealing your joy—and how to find real pleasure in God instead. This message will challenge what you think freedom really means. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 13:8-14 and Galatians 5, teaching that the gospel calls believers out of self-indulgent lifestyles into finding holy pleasure in God. He identifies common forms of escape—pornography, overeating, drunkenness, sexual promiscuity, anger, and jealousy—that distract from Christ-centered living. The message emphasizes that true freedom means serving others through love rather than indulging the flesh, especially in our closest relationships, where self-indulgence often surfaces most easily. Listeners are challenged to identify their personal temptations and establish boundaries around substances, media, and relationships that honor God. 

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Would you live differently if every part of your life were visible? Pastor Brian Noble asks the question that separates real faith from fake religion. This isn't about playing church—it's about walking in God's light when no one's watching. The truth about willful disobedience versus stumbling will challenge everything you thought you knew about grace. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 13 and 1 John, challenging listeners to examine whether they're truly walking in God's light or living in willful disobedience. Pastor Brian Noble confronts the lie that grace gives us permission to sin, explaining the critical difference between stumbling in weakness versus deliberately choosing darkness. The message emphasizes that genuine fellowship with God and others requires living openly, honestly, and holy—not using faith as an excuse for continued sin. Listeners are called to repentance and transformation, allowing the blood of Jesus to cleanse them from all unrighteousness so they can truly love God and neighbors. 

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What if the biggest battle you’re fighting isn’t out there in politics, but in here—in your own heart? Romans says it’s time to wake up, tear off the deeds of darkness, and put on the armor of light. This devotional will confront the lies our culture tells about sin, government, and “grace,” and call you back to the truth that’s in Jesus alone. If you’re tired of compromise and ready to walk in the light—even in the public square—this is for you. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble connects Romans 13 and Ephesians 4, calling believers to “lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” He challenges Christians, including those in politics, to reject dishonesty, sexual sin, envy, laziness, and entitlement, and instead walk in integrity, hard work, truth, and holiness. The message confronts “woke” distortions of Jesus and insists that real grace is always centered on truth and repentance, not coddling sin. Finally, he urges listeners to renew their minds in God’s Word, stop giving the devil opportunities, and boldly defend biblical values in the public square. 

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“Scripture says, ‘The night is almost gone and the day is near.’ What if we’re closer to Christ’s return than any generation before us? As nations shake, fears rise, and Israel stands back in her land, this isn’t just bad news headlines—it’s your opportunity to wake up, straighten up, and love your neighbor with an eternal urgency. Listen in and discover why today may be your last chance to live like the day is at hand.” 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13 and Luke 21 to show that ‘the night is almost gone and the day is near,’ pointing to the nearness of Christ’s return and our urgent need to wake up spiritually. It connects end-times signs—nations in turmoil, plagues, famines, fear, and the centrality of Israel—to Jesus’ call for endurance, watchfulness, and bold testimony. The message insists that truly loving your neighbor means warning them, sharing the gospel, and refusing to live in the “night” of sin, apathy, or fear. It ends by urging believers to be on guard, stay alert, pray for strength, and fix their eyes on their true citizenship in heaven as they defend and advance biblical values. 

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Assyria was unbeatable. Egypt was untouchable. Both were towering ‘great trees’… until pride rotted them from the inside out. In Ezekiel 31, God warns that no nation, no church, and no person is beyond His humbling hand. If God cut down their tree, what does that say about the pride in our own hearts today? 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble walks through Ezekiel 31, where God uses Assyria as a towering cedar to warn Pharaoh and Egypt about the danger of pride. The passage shows how God Himself raised up this “great tree,” then cut it down when its heart became haughty, shaking the nations when it fell. Pastor Brian applies this warning to modern nations, churches, and individuals, calling listeners to examine their own pride and turn to Christ as the true tree of life whose life and healing never fail. 

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Every sunrise brings you one day closer to the moment you see Jesus face to face. Are you living like life is long, or like Christ’s return is near? In a culture drowning in distraction, God is quietly calling Washington—and you—back to Himself. Take the next few minutes and let this message reset your heart, your hope, and your priorities. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13 and reminds listeners that “salvation is nearer to us than when we first believed,” calling believers to wake up spiritually and live in light of Christ’s soon return. It paints a compelling picture of our true citizenship in heaven, where Jesus will transform our broken bodies, emotions, and desires into wholeness in His presence. The message urges Christians not to waver under cultural pressure but to hold fast to their hope, love their neighbors, and step forward from failure into daily repentance and obedience. It ends with a passionate prayer for a move of God across Washington State, from elected officials to everyday citizens, and a charge to defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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Have you noticed how our culture keeps redefining love to fit our feelings, our desires, our sin? What if God is calling you to wake up and let Him define love again? This devotion exposes the lie that “love is love” and takes you back to Romans 13 and Ephesians 5, where God ties real love to truth, holiness, and the light of Christ. If you’ve been tempted to soften sin in the name of love, you need to hear this.

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble calls believers to “wake up” from spiritual sleep and stop letting culture redefine love on its own terms. Drawing from Romans 13:8–14 and Ephesians 5, he shows that genuine love is defined by God, expressed in obedience, holiness, and walking in the light. He warns that immorality, impurity, and compromise have no place among God’s people, and urges Christians to expose darkness rather than coddle it. The message ends with a prayer that we would love our neighbors by God’s definition and boldly defend biblical values in the public square. 

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We keep saying “love is love,” but what if that’s a lie that sends people to hell, not heaven? The Bible says real love does no wrong to a neighbor, which means it will not bless what God calls sin. In this devotional, we expose the difference between selfish, feel-good “love” and God-glorifying love that actually saves. If you care about your neighbor’s soul, you cannot afford to miss this.

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13 and shows that true love “does no wrong to a neighbor,” which means it must align with God’s standards of right and wrong. He contrasts worldly, selfish “love” that affirms sin—sexual immorality, adultery, homosexuality, idolatry, greed, and more—with God-glorifying love that pleads with people to repent so they can inherit the kingdom of God. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6 and Revelation 20, he warns that those who persist in unrighteousness will face the great white throne judgment and the lake of fire. The message calls listeners to be washed, sanctified, and justified through Jesus Christ, and to love their neighbors enough to tell them hard truth about sin, hell, and salvation. 

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When you hear the Ten Commandments, do you think cold rules—or life‑giving relationships? In this devotional, we connect Romans 13 and Exodus 20 to show how God’s moral law actually protects people and teaches us how to love our neighbors in the real world. From idolatry and politics to Sabbath, family, sexuality, abortion, and even redistribution of wealth, we’ll ask hard questions about whether we are truly loving people—or just loving power. Lean in, because this might completely reshape how you see government, culture, and the commandments. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble explores how the Ten Commandments are not merely a list of rules but a relational framework for loving your neighbor, rooted in Romans 13:8–14. He walks through each commandment, applying it to modern issues like idolatry of government and political parties, Sabbath rest, honoring parents, abortion, sexuality, pornography, and redistribution of wealth. The message argues that true love never compromises truth and that God’s law protects people from the abuses of power and sin. Pastor Brian closes by praying for the salvation of political leaders and pastors, calling listeners to defend biblical values in the public square. 

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What if real power isn’t found in the throne, but in how you treat the person right next to you? In a culture obsessed with control, God’s word says true authority looks like humble, servant-hearted love. Whether you’re a boss, a parent, or an elected official, you’re either chasing power or choosing to out-love the people you lead. Lean in and discover why loving your neighbor might be the most radical thing you do in the public square. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13 and Galatians 5 to show that loving your neighbor is the fulfillment of God’s law, especially in positions of authority. Pastor Brian contrasts power-seeking leadership with Spirit-led servant leadership that genuinely cares for others in workplaces, families, and public office. He warns that walking in the flesh—control, manipulation, strife, and jealousy—destroys us, while the fruit of the Spirit empowers us to out-love our neighbors, even in the heat of political conflict. The episode ends with a prayer for leaders to crucify the flesh, walk by the Spirit, and boldly defend biblical values in the public square through truth-filled, compassionate love. 

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What if your only debt to anyone was love? In a culture chasing power, what would happen if Christians chose to out love everyone in the public square—without surrendering one ounce of truth? In this devotional, we unpack why real love never coddles sin, never rejoices in unrighteousness, and yet remains relentlessly patient, kind, and hopeful. Stay with me as we explore how love based on truth could transform your family, your workplace, and our politics. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble launches the series “Loving Neighbors, Not Thrones,” calling believers to pursue love for their neighbors rather than chasing political power. Drawing from Romans 13, John 13, and 1 Corinthians 13, it teaches that our only ongoing debt is to love, and that genuine love is fully truthful, refusing to rejoice in unrighteousness while remaining patient, kind, and free of bitterness. The message challenges listeners to “out love” those with opposing views in the public square—family, coworkers, and leaders—by speaking truth without compromise and extending grace like Christ does. It concludes with prayer for public officials and a charge to defend and advance biblical values through love grounded in God’s truth. 

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Imagine God breaking the arm of one of the most powerful empires on earth—on purpose. In Ezekiel 30, Egypt’s pride is shattered so that every nation will know He alone is Lord. What if God’s shaking of our culture today is the same kind of mercy-filled warning? Don’t wait for judgment to discover who He is. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble walks through Ezekiel 30, where God pronounces judgment on Egypt and the surrounding nations to expose the emptiness of their pride and power. Again and again, God’s goal is clear: “then they will know that I am the Lord.” Pastor Brian connects this ancient prophecy to our moment, warning that God still topples idols and nations so people will turn to Him in repentance and faith. He closes by calling listeners to receive Jesus today, and to defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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We are living in a moment where name‑calling replaces conviction and contempt replaces courage, especially when it comes to our elected officials. But Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 command us to do something radically different: to honor the very authorities we often disagree with. What would change in your heart, your home, and your social media feed if you treated every leader—from the president to the local cop—as someone made in the image of God? Lean in for a few minutes, and let’s rediscover what it means to give honor to whom honor is due. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 to show that God Himself establishes governing authorities and calls believers to honor them—even when we deeply disagree with their worldview or decisions. Pastor Brian Noble contrasts today’s hostile, name‑calling political culture with a biblically rooted posture of respect, emphasizing that we must honor both the position and the person without compromising truth. He offers practical reflection questions about how we speak on social media, how we treat public servants, and whether we faithfully meet our obligations like taxes and bills as an act of honor. The episode ends with a prayer of repentance for dishonor and intercession for leaders like Governor Bob Ferguson and President Trump to encounter Christ and lead with wisdom under God’s authority. 

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What if I told you the Bible commands you to fear government? Not the kind of fear that paralyzes you, but a holy reverence that protects society from chaos. Today we're diving into Romans 13 and discovering why God ordained government to wield the sword, punish evil, and push us toward righteousness. This will challenge everything you think about authority. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 13's teaching on governmental authority, focusing on the biblical concept of "fear to whom fear is due." He explains that God established government as His minister to punish evil and praise good, creating a healthy reverence that dissuades people from wrongdoing. The devotional emphasizes that citizens should have both a holy fear of God and a reverence for government authority when it aligns with biblical righteousness. Noble acknowledges the tension when governments become corrupt but maintains that understanding this biblical perspective on authority is essential for Christians engaged in the public square. 

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What if paying taxes wasn’t just a civic duty, but part of obedience to God? 

In Romans 13, Paul says, “custom to whom custom,” tying tolls, fees, and taxes directly to our obedience to the Lord. 

In a culture pushing ever-bigger government and so-called “equity,” how do Christians submit to authority without betraying Scripture? 

Stay with me as we unpack when paying taxes is obedience to God—and when government steps into theft. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 13 and what it means to render “custom to whom custom,” showing that taxes, tolls, and regulatory fees are part of a Christian’s obedience when government stays within its God-given role. It explains the difference between direct taxes and customs on goods and trade, arguing for limited, just taxation that funds punishing evil and shared essentials like roads and basic services. The message emphasizes willing submission to governing authorities—up to the point where obedience to man would mean disobedience to God. It challenges ideas of wealth redistribution as “equity,” calling Christians to be the most obedient citizens on earth, unless the state commands what God forbids or forbids what God commands. 

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Most of us feel frustration when we see how our tax dollars are spent, especially when government funds things that oppose a biblical worldview. But what if paying taxes could actually be an act of obedience to God when we see God behind legitimate authority? Jesus said, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s,” calling us to both obedience and courageous advocacy. In this devotional, we’ll explore how to honor God with our pocketbook while pushing back against policies that fund evil instead of protecting the innocent. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13 and Matthew 22 to show that governing authorities are established by God and that paying taxes, in the right context, can be an act of obedience to God. He argues that government’s God-given role is to punish evil and protect the innocent, not to indoctrinate children or fund abortion and unbiblical ideologies through taxation. While affirming Jesus’ command to “render to Caesar,” he urges believers to advocate for laws and leaders who align civil spending with biblical values. The episode closes by challenging listeners to examine their attitude toward taxes, pursue financial integrity, and pray for a limited, God-honoring government. 

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This sermon challenges believers to recognize we are in a “battle of ideas” over worldview, courage, and the future of our culture. Drawing from 1 Samuel 17, the speaker contrasts Goliath’s “woke” arrogance and Saul’s fearful apathy with David’s courageous, God‑centered faith. He argues that much of today’s political correctness and wokeness first took root in a timid, people‑pleasing church and calls Christians to repent, leave their “church circle,” and step boldly into the public square. Throughout, he insists that biblical conviction, not silence or retreat, is the path to true transformation in communities like Pullman, Lewiston, and across Washington State.

Is your obedience to government driven by fear of punishment—or true love for Christ? In this powerful devotional from Romans 13, Pastor Brian Noble reveals why a blameless conscience before God changes everything. Hit play now and transform how you submit to authority! 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 13:1-7 on submitting to governing authorities established by God. He challenges listeners: Is obedience motivated by fear of wrath or love for Christ, emphasizing conscience over mere compliance? Using Paul's defense before Felix in Acts 24, he urges honoring righteous government but prioritizing God if commands conflict, ending with prayer for leaders like Bob Ferguson and President Trump. 

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What if God’s judgment doesn’t just fall from heaven…but comes through your local government? An avenger who bears the sword, not for nothing, to punish real evil and protect the innocent. In a culture obsessed with personal payback and political chaos, Romans 13 says vengeance is God’s—and He often channels it through civil authority. Stay with me as we ask: does that truth comfort you, or trouble you? 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13, especially the idea that governing authorities are “ministers of God” and “an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil.” Pastor Brian explains that government’s primary, God-given role is to promote righteousness, protect the innocent, and punish evil, not to push people toward ungodly behavior. He contrasts personal revenge—which Scripture forbids—with God’s delegated justice through civil institutions, warning against vigilantism and assassination attempts. The episode ends by calling Christians to surrender vengeance, forgive others, and pray that Washington State’s leaders would truly act as God’s ministers for good. 

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What happens when a nation falls in love with its own power and forgets who really owns the river, the land, and the glory? Ezekiel 29 shows God humbling Egypt—not just for Pharaoh’s pride, but because Israel trusted the wrong protector. Today, our own nation is tempted to say, “This is ours, we built it,” instead of, “God, You gave it.” As you listen, ask yourself: are we repeating Egypt’s mistake, or learning to bow before the Lord of all nations? 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble walks through Ezekiel 29, where God confronts Egypt and Pharaoh for claiming the Nile as their own creation and for becoming a false source of confidence for Israel. Pastor Brian explains how God used desolation and discipline so that “then they will know that I am the Lord” would be more than words—it would be history written on the nations. He connects Egypt’s fall and Israel’s misplaced trust to how modern nations, including the United States, often take credit for what God has given. The episode ends in a prayer of repentance, asking God to humble us, realign our trust, and teach us to honor Him as King of kings and Lord of lords 

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What if government stopped trying to be your parent, your pastor, and your provider—and simply did the one thing God actually assigned it to do: punish evil and protect the good? When the state truly “bears the sword,” criminals fear, families flourish, and the gospel moves forward without interference. But when justice is delayed, twisted, or ignored, evil explodes and ordinary people pay the price. In this devotion, we open Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 to ask: is our government aligned with God’s design—or running from it? 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 to show that God entrusts government with real authority for a primary purpose: to punish evil and praise those who do right. Pastor Brian contrasts that biblical role with modern government’s drift into benevolence, overreach, and “equity” metrics instead of equal justice under the law. He explains why a government that quickly and fairly applies the law restrains evil, protects freedom, and creates space for the gospel to advance. The episode ends with focused prayer for judges, upcoming Supreme Court appointments, and a return to swift, righteous justice in Washington state and beyond. 

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What if “good government” isn’t what the polls say, but what God says? In Romans 13, Scripture calls civil leaders “ministers of God for your good” and gives a clear standard: justice, mercy, humility, and protection of the vulnerable. From Leviticus to Micah to Jeremiah, the Bible lays out how rulers should treat the poor, the powerful, and the defenseless—without favoritism, without fear. Stay with me as we unpack God’s definition of civic righteousness and what it means for how we vote, advocate, and pray. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 13 and the idea that governing authorities are “ministers of God” called to pursue true civic righteousness. Drawing from Romans 12, Leviticus 19, Zechariah 7, Micah 6, Proverbs 12, and Jeremiah 29, it defines “good” as justice without partiality, defending the defenseless, hard work, and seeking the peace and welfare of the city. It challenges elected officials and believers alike to let God—not culture—define what is good in the public square, especially regarding the vulnerable, from the unborn to the elderly. The episode ends with a prayer for leaders, including President Donald Trump and other officials, to pursue biblical righteousness as they govern 

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"What if I told you the Bible calls government officials 'ministers of God'? Romans 13 makes this clear three times, yet most pastors won't touch it. If elected leaders are truly ministers of God, shouldn't they be held to God's standards? This changes everything about how we engage the public square. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble, explores Romans 13:1-7, revealing that the Bible explicitly calls government officials "ministers of God" and "servants of God" three times. He argues that if pastors disciple other ministers of God, they should also disciple elected officials by teaching them biblical definitions of good and holding them accountable to God's standards. Noble challenges the church's avoidance of government stewardship, urging believers to engage elected officials with the same spiritual care they would give any minister, since all leaders will stand before God and give account. The devotional calls for revival in government and a burden to love and disciple officials across all political parties. 

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If every hidden part of your life was exposed today, how would you feel about the scrutiny? Romans 13 says you can live with no fear of authority when you do what God calls good—not what the culture calls good. In this devotional, we’ll unpack how Scripture defines real goodness: justice, kindness, humility, and loving your neighbor as yourself. Discover how walking in God’s will gives you a clear conscience and boldness in the public square. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble, explores Romans 13 and asks whether your life could withstand full exposure before God and governing authorities. He explains that we obey government when it calls us to what God defines as good, but we must never participate in what God calls evil, even if the state commands it. Drawing from Romans 12 and Micah 6:8, he shows that true goodness is justice, kindness, humility, and loving our neighbor as ourselves. The episode ends with a prayer to live boldly, do good in the public square, and honor Christ above all earthly powers. 

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In a world where criminals walk free and the innocent live in fear, what did God actually design government to do? Is civil authority meant to coddle lawbreakers or courageously punish evil and protect the innocent? From Genesis to Romans 13, Scripture lays out a clear job description for rulers—and it’s much simpler than today’s bloated agenda. Stay with me as we uncover God’s original intent for law and order in our state and our nation 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble, teaches that God Himself instituted civil government with a primary purpose: to punish evil and protect the innocent. Drawing from Romans 13, Genesis 2–3, and Genesis 9, Pastor Brian Noble argues that righteous authority acts as God’s minister, restraining wickedness while preserving personal liberty. He contrasts this biblical design with modern Washington State policies, warning that government has drifted toward coddling lawbreakers instead of confronting them. The episode ends with prayer for elected officials to return to God’s standard of law, order, and justice. 

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“Everyone loves the idea of pushing back against authority—but what if your rebellion is actually against God Himself? In this devotional, we’ll explore when resisting government is sin, and when obedience to God demands you stand up and say ‘no.’ If you’ve ever wondered where that line is, you can’t afford to miss this. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble, unpacks Romans 13:1–7 and asks a hard question: When you resist authority, are you really resisting God’s design for government? Pastor Brian Noble explains that persistent rebellion against rightful, righteous authority is ultimately rebellion against God. At the same time, he shows from Scripture—like the Hebrew midwives in Exodus and end-times warnings—that when government commands you to do evil, you must obey God rather than man. Using examples from Washington state and biblical stories like Korah’s rebellion, he calls believers to honor God-ordained authority while courageously refusing any command that contradicts God’s Word. 

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In Ezekiel 28, there was a king who thought he was a god—rich, powerful, untouchable… until God Himself said, “You are just a man.” The fall of Tyre and the judgment on Sidon are a warning to every leader, every nation, and every one of us who trusts in pride, power, or riches instead of the Lord. Yet in the same chapter, God promises to regather Israel, restore His people, and show the world that He alone is God. Listen in as we explore how this ancient prophecy calls us today to repentance, humility, and faith in Jesus Christ. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble, walks through Ezekiel 28, where God judges the king of Tyre for pride, idolatry, and trusting in riches instead of the Lord. It connects that warning to modern leaders and believers, reminding us that government officials are servants, not kings, and that human power always has limits. The episode also covers God’s judgment on Sidon and His promise to regather and secure Israel in the land He gave to Jacob. Throughout, the message calls listeners to repentance, to trust the righteousness given through Christ, and to live out biblical values in the public square today. 

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Romans 13 says obey the governing authorities—but in Washington State, who is that really? Is it the governor, the attorney general, or someone else entirely? In this episode, we open the Washington Constitution and discover that ultimate civil authority is not a politician, but a document under God—and what that means when leaders ignore individual rights, sanctuary laws, and your God‑given liberties.” 

In this episode, Pastor walks through Romans 13:1–7 and asks who the true “governing authority” is for Christians living in Washington State. Pastor Brian Noble argues that, in a constitutional republic, ultimate civil authority lies in the Constitution itself, under God, with all political power inherently residing in the people and only delegated to elected officials in limited ways. He shows how Washington’s Constitution, together with the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution, defines and limits the roles of the legislature, governor, and courts, highlighting how sanctuary policies and COVID restrictions violated both constitutional protections and Romans 13. The episode ends with a prayer for leaders like Bob Ferguson and Donald Trump, and a call for believers to defend and advance biblical values while insisting on equal application of the law. 

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God is the one who establishes every nation, every boundary, and every governing authority. He designed government to punish evil, reward good, and create space for people to seek Him. In this devotional, we look at Romans 13 and Acts 17 to see how God is sovereign over nations and why that matters for how we live in the public square. Let this truth shape the way you see your country, your leaders, and your own calling today. 

In this episode, Pastor Brian teaches from Romans 13 and Acts 17 to show that all governing authorities and nations are established by God. He explains that God sets their times, their boundaries, and their purpose: to punish evil, praise those who do good, and create an environment where people can seek Him. The devotional emphasizes that while not everything a government does is good, God remains sovereign over every nation and calls His people to respond with obedience to Him first. Listeners are encouraged to see their placement in a specific nation as intentional from God and to steward that nation by advancing biblical values in the public square. 

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Have you ever wondered why God allows flawed, even corrupt leaders to stay in power? What if every president, pastor, CEO, and parent only holds borrowed authority? In this short devotional, we’ll see how Scripture says all authority is delegated by God, and why that means every leader will give an account. Stay with me as we explore how God’s sovereignty over rulers can transform your cynicism into prayer and trust. 

Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, explores the biblical truth that all earthly authority is delegated by God, drawn from Romans 13, John 19, Habakkuk, Jeremiah, and 2 Kings. Pastor Brian Noble explains how God can use even evil rulers, like Nebuchadnezzar, as instruments in His larger purposes without endorsing their sin. He applies this to modern leaders—including Trump, Netanyahu, and officials in the United States and Israel—emphasizing that each will give an account before God for how they used their authority. Listeners are challenged to view government through a providential lens, replacing political cynicism with prayerful trust in God’s sovereignty over nations.. 

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What do you do when your government calls evil good and good evil? 

Romans 13 tells us to submit to governing authorities—but what about when those authorities demand we disobey God? 

From golden calves to killing babies, Scripture is packed with examples of evil governments and faithful believers who said “no.” 

Listen in as we explore when it’s time to stand up, fear God, and refuse to bow. 

Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, unpacks Romans 13 and asks when Christians must refuse to submit to corrupt governing authorities. It contrasts “good” government with “evil” government using biblical examples like Jeroboam’s golden calves and the Hebrew midwives who defied Pharaoh’s order to kill baby boys. The message challenges believers to fear God above rulers, to reject any command that contradicts Scripture, and to be salt and light in the public square. It ends with prayer for government leaders, including specific petitions for their salvation and for a recovery of righteousness, life, and religious freedom. 

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When is a Christian called to submit to government—and when is it time to say “no more”? 

Romans 13, Jeremiah 29, and 1 Peter 2 give us a clear roadmap for living as exiles who still seek the good of our city. 

Stay with me as we unpack how to honor God, respect authority, and stand firm when government calls evil “good.”. 

Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, explores what it means to live in subjection to governing authorities while keeping God’s commands first. Drawing from Romans 13, it explains that government is intended by God to reward good and punish evil, not to compel people to do wrong. Using examples from King Asa in 1 Kings 15 and Israel’s exile in Babylon in Jeremiah 29, it shows how believers can seek the welfare of their city even under imperfect rulers. Finally, it addresses moments like COVID-related restrictions on worship, arguing that when government commands disobedience to God—such as forbidding assembly—Christians must obey God rather than man. 

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What if the chaos in our culture isn’t random—but rooted in how we respond to authority? In this devotional, we walk through six God-given authorities that shape your family, your church, your work, and even the public square. You’ll be challenged to ask, “Where do I resist being told what to do—and what is God saying about it?” Lean in for a few minutes that could realign your heart and how you engage the world around you. 

Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, launches a new series on “Governing Authority” from Romans 13, exploring how all true authority ultimately comes from God. Pastor Brian walks through six basic authorities—God, personal responsibility, family, church, civil government, and workplace—and shows how each one is designed for our good when rightly ordered under Scripture. He emphasizes that there are biblical limits to every human authority, and that we must obey God rather than people whenever they command what is evil. The episode ends with a prayer for teachable hearts and a call to defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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What happens when a nation thinks it’s too rich, too secure, and too connected to ever fall? In Ezekiel 27, God takes down Tyre, the economic superpower of its day, in a single devastating lament. Their ships, their trade, their confidence—all swallowed by the sea. Join me as we ask: could what happened to Tyre happen to us? 

Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, we walk through Ezekiel 27 and God’s lament over Tyre, a stunningly wealthy port city that believed it was “perfect in beauty” and untouchable in its security. Pastor Brian reads the chapter almost in full, highlighting Tyre’s global trade network and its central place in the ancient world’s economy. Yet despite its power, God judges Tyre for its pride and its mistreatment of Israel, bringing its wealth, ships, and soldiers down into the heart of the sea. The episode closes in prayer, asking God to keep us from trusting in our own prosperity and to anchor our hope in Christ alone as we defend and advance biblical values in the public square. 

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Have you ever been so wronged that revenge felt like the only honest response? What if your greatest injustice is actually your greatest opportunity to become more like Christ? In this devotional, we’ll look at Cain, Joseph, and the words of Jesus to discover how to stop evil from conquering your heart and start overcoming evil with intentional, costly good. Stay with me, because this perspective could completely change how you face the next injustice in your life. 

Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, explores Romans 12:17–21 and asks where evil is threatening to overcome your heart, calling you instead to overcome evil with good. Drawing from Cain and Abel, it shows how ignoring God’s counsel lets sin crouch at the door of your life, while obedience lifts your emotions and honors God. Then, through Joseph’s long journey of repeated injustice, it reveals the power of shifting from an earthly view of pain to a heavenly view where God uses evil for good. Finally, it unpacks Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5 about turning the other cheek, going the second mile, and loving enemies as an intentional, Christlike way to face injustice without becoming bitter. 

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What if God’s plan for your enemies isn’t payback, but outloving them? Imagine feeding the coworker who undercut you, or offering a “cup of water” to your loudest critic. In this devotional, we unpack Romans 12 and discover how to overcome evil with good without ever compromising truth. Stay with me and learn how God can turn your conflicts into powerful testimonies. 

Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, explores Romans 12:17–21, showing how God calls believers to respond to enemies with practical love instead of revenge. Pastor Brian explains what it means to “feed” and “give a drink” to those who oppose us, from coworkers to political adversaries, while holding firmly to biblical truth. He emphasizes that mercy and compassion never require compromising God’s standards, but changing how and where we deliver truth. The episode ends with a prayer to outlove our enemies and to defend and advance a biblical worldview in the public square. 

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