RENEW: Best Version of You | Pastor Bryan Hudson, D.Min.



2 Corinthians 4:16, Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.

How to Be Renewed

R - Rest & Repent
E - Experience Fullness
N - Never cease prayer
E -  Endure: Cast Cares on the Lord
W - Wait on exchange of strength



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The Riches of Wisdom – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #186 for September 10, 2025

“The Riches of Wisdom”

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Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me,
And those who seek me diligently will find me.
18 Riches and honor are with me,
Enduring riches and righteousness.
19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold,
And my revenue than choice silver.
20 I traverse the way of righteousness,
In the midst of the paths of justice,
21 That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth,
That I may fill their treasuries.


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God Knows Your Path – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #185 for September 3, 2025

“God Knows Your Path”

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Psalms 142:3, When my spirit was overwhelmed within me,
Then You knew my path.
In the way in which I walk
They have secretly set a snare for me.
4 Look on my right hand and see,
For there is no one who acknowledges me;
Refuge has failed me;
No one cares for my soul.
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An Ending and a New Beginning | A Quick Word of Encouragement


“An Ending and a New Beginning” 

A Quick Word of Encouragement



#40dayemphasis #devotionalreading

(From Today’s BibleGateway Reading)

1 Corinthians 12:20 But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. 21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you”; nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. 23 And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, 24 but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, 25 that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. 26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.

Today, September 1, we at New Covenant Church conclude our 40-day emphasis on daily Bible reading, fasting, prayer, and walking in unity/agreement of purpose and practice. The value of such a season of emphasis is that it helps us retrain ourselves and form new habits. So while the dates of the 40 days mark a conclusion, our commitment to Bible reading, prayer, fasting, and agreement continues. New patterns have been formed—or revived—that we will carry forward.

Today’s reading highlights the strength of the body of Christ. We are not islands unto ourselves. Scripture declares, “And the eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I have no need of you’; nor again the head to the feet, ‘I have no need of you.’” (1 Cor. 12:21) 

Just as there is no insignificant part of the human body, there is no insignificant part of Christ’s body. If you stub your smallest toe, your whole body feels it. We are neither fully independent nor fully dependent—we are interdependent. 

Together, we are a holy temple: “From whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.” (Eph. 2:21-22)

We live in a Western and American culture shaped by the phrase, “I think, therefore I am.” By contrast, the Eastern and African cultures—out of which the Bible was written and from which many of us draw our heritage—are better expressed by, “We are, therefore I am.” This perspective reflects the character and mission of Christ, who said, “On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” (Matt. 16:18)

Finally, we are reminded: “The members should have the same care for one another.” (1 Cor. 12:25) This is the high value and responsibility of every covenant community. It extends beyond those we know personally. When we give—sowing love and care into the lives of others—we also reap the same.

New Covenant Church 
Pastor Bryan Hudson, DMin

Commanded Blessing for People Dwelling in Unity | A Quick Word of Encouragement


“Commanded Blessing for People Dwelling in Unity”

A Quick Word of Encouragement



#40dayemphasis #devotionalreading
(From Today’s BibleGateway Reading)

Psalms 133 
1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!
2 It is like the precious oil upon the head,
Running down on the beard,
The beard of Aaron,
Running down on the edge of his garments.
3 It is like the dew of Hermon,
Descending upon the mountains of Zion;
For there the Lord commanded the blessing—
Life forevermore.

"Brethren dwelling together" refers primarily to Israel as the covenant people of God. In the ancient Near Eastern setting, family unity was essential for survival and identity. In the New Covenant, this extends to the unity of believers in Christ (John 17:21; Eph. 4:3).

As the community of God and the Body of Christ, there is nothing more essential than functioning in unity—difficulties and challenges notwithstanding. Unity and agreement in purpose are God’s design for Christ’s followers who comprise His church. To disregard it is self-defeating, counterproductive, and ultimately proof of rebellion against God.

"Running down" is repeated twice, emphasizing abundance. The blessing of unity flows from the “head” (leadership, covenant, and God Himself) down to the whole body (community).

Key Points:
• Unity as Sacred: Just as oil consecrated Aaron, unity consecrates the people of God as His dwelling place.
• Unity as Abundant: The “running down” imagery highlights that God’s blessings flow richly where there is oneness.
• Unity as Life–Giving: Like dew in a dry land, unity brings refreshment, fruitfulness, and hope.
• Unity as Eternal: God promises that His commanded blessing is not temporary but culminates in everlasting life with Him.

God is kind and merciful to all of us, but "commanded blessing" does not come upon individuals, but upon communities in Christ.

"I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, [b]beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all." (Ephesians 4:1-6)

New Covenant Church 
Pastor Bryan Hudson, DMin
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