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ABOUT PASTOR WICKWIRE Jeff Wickwire is an author and radio teacher and has served in ministry for over 40 years. Jeff was saved as a teenager in a juvenile detention center and has passionately followed God. He founded HARDWIRED radio, which can be heard in over 120 countries worldwide. He also founded Turning Point Church of Fort Worth, TX, and currently serves as the Senior Pastor.
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When you’re tempted, what is your defense? When Satan attacks you, how do you stand firm in God’s promises? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that when you’re facing difficult trials and feel like giving up, never forget who will never leave your side—Jesus. You should never feel alone in your mistakes. Everyone has issues that resurfac…
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In your faith journey, have you ever been impatient with God? Have you ever had an idea for the plans for your life and tried to take matters into your own hands? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that you’ll never be able to beat God’s timing. No matter how well you think you have it all figured out, God will always have the best…
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Have you ever watched how Olympic sprinters run their races? They keep their eyes laser-focused on the finish line. They don’t look to their left or right, because those distractions will hold them back from their peak performance. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that the only way you can endure the trials of the world is if you keep your spiritual e…
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Have you ever tried to walk the wrong way on an escalator? Or tried to paddle a kayak upstream? It takes so much extra work to make progress, that it’s tempting to just give up and go where the stairs or the current is taking you. This is a lot like life, where Pastor Jeff shows you today that following God isn’t always going to be an easy journey.…
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Isn’t it hard to let go of something that God has blessed you with? Even if you know there’s something better around the corner, it’s easy to hold on to the security of what you already have instead of reaching for what’s new. But Pastor Jeff teaches that Moses had to do this exact thing to follow after God: he had to let go of his earthly position…
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God’s providence is an invisible force that is always working behind the scenes in your life. You can’t always see, hear, or feel it working, but God is working nonetheless. Pastor Jeff teaches you today about how God was working in Moses’ favor even as an infant, guiding the basket containing baby Moses down the Nile river until it was encountered…
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Because of the fallen nature of humanity, all of us have been corrupted by sin and deserve death. The only way to avert God’s wrath is for someone else to bear it in our place. But Pastor Jeff reminds you that just like when God made a way for Abraham to sacrifice a ram in the place of his son, Isaac, He has also made a way for a sacrifice to be ma…
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It’s easy to think that it was easy for Jesus on the cross. Whether you believe He truly is the Son of God or whether He’s just another holy man, the importance of the cross easily gets diminished. Today, Pastor Jeff reminds you to never forget the importance of Jesus’ sacrifice. When He freely gave His life, it wasn’t easy. When Jesus sweat blood …
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Do you ever take matters into your own hands? Even when you know God’s plans, do you ever try to move things along by your own might? Today, Pastor Jeff reminds you that no matter how well you think you have it all together, God’s plan will always serve to bless you the most. The more you exercise patience and let God do his thing, the closer you’l…
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What happens when you stop watering a plant? For most plants, they will start to wither and die without a source of water in their soil. And just like a plant, your faith can wither or die if it’s not fed by an external source. But Abraham learned to feed his faith not through material blessings, but instead through the presence of God. Pastor Jeff…
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Are you good at walking backward? Very few people are able to walk as quickly backward as they are forwards, and there is more danger of tripping and falling since you don’t have eyes in the back of your head. But Pastor Jeff teaches you today that there are many people who follow God while walking backward, they are just focused on what they have …
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Abraham is one of the best examples of faith in God that you could hope to follow. In today’s message, you’ll learn from Pastor Jeff about how Abraham gave up his life of comfort in his homeland to follow the new promises that God had given him. Although he didn’t know what the next several steps would entail, he trusted in the Lord to lead him to …
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Have you ever been on an airplane and had to listen to the flight safety briefing? Even for a short, regional flight, you need to know where the life preservers and oxygen masks are located in case of an emergency. Well, Pastor Jeff teaches you today about how God used Noah to build the ultimate rescue device, the Ark. God told Noah to build a larg…
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The great thing about Abel’s faith was that he recognized the significance of the shedding of blood. He recognized that sin had consequences and that the atonement of sin required a sacrifice. Pastor Jeff wants you to know today that from the dawn of history, mankind has carried the burden of the consequences of sin and that sacrifice is required. …
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It’s safe to say that we’ve all drifted into sin at one time or another. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been a Christian for thirty seconds or thirty years, Satan’s temptations never cease. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that it’s impossible to be perfect and all you need to do is seek God’s grace. His mercies are boundless and your…
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We all face defeat. It doesn’t matter the amount of wins that we have, losing to our flesh stings worse and worse every time. Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that if you want to buck the trend and live a life set apart from the pain of this world, give your heart to Jesus. There’s nothing that you have to do except simply accept…
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When we get confused about what course of action to take, it can feel like the road ahead is cloudy and uncertain. But Pastor Jeff reminds us today that if we take the time to pray for guidance from the Lord, He will begin to remove the doubt and the possibilities that we’re not meant to pursue. Eventually, He will make the correct path forward cle…
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Have you ever been stuck in traffic without knowing what caused the holdup? Maybe there is an accident up ahead, or a school bus dropping children off in their neighborhood. It can be easy to get impatient and frustrated, but you can also choose to be patient and trust that you will be on your way again soon. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that Jesu…
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The easiest way to know you are following God’s path for your life is when you see the obstacles in front of you fall away as if they were nothing. See, God isn’t just guiding your steps, He is also clearing the way ahead, like the leader of an expedition cuts away heavy brush with a machete. Pastor Jeff reminds you today that you can never venture…
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When was the last time you drove somewhere new without using GPS or a map? If you know the area well enough, you can usually find where you’re going pretty easily. But if you’re in a new region, you need a guidemap to tell you where to go. Pastor Jeff reminds you today that God has given you the ultimate guidemap: His Word. If you want to know wher…
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Life is full of decisions. Modern society has given you so many options that even a simple trip to the grocery store can be overwhelming as you choose from thousands of products to find the right ones for you and your family. You can take on all of life’s decisions on your own, and risk making some mistakes along the way, or you can trust in the Lo…
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Have you ever fallen from great heights? Have you ever been at the highest of highs in your life, only to see it all crumble away in an instant? Today, Pastor Jeff reminds you that while failure is unavoidable, there is a way to find hope no matter what storm you're facing: Jesus. If you want to be at the top of your game and remain the person you …
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When’s the last time you let God open your eyes to His Word? It’s one thing to spend time in the Bible, but it’s another thing entirely to fully open your eyes to His truths. Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that if you want to step into the glorious purpose that God has for your life, you need to fully consume His Word. Don’t ta…
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Have you ever driven home on a foggy night? There are times when you can barely see ten feet in front of you, and you have to pull over for your own safety. Well, that’s how life works, too. You don’t know what is coming your way in the next few minutes, much less the next few days or weeks. Pastor Jeff says that’s why it’s so important to trust Go…
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Are you a wise person who seeks God’s guidance before making a decision? Oftentimes the decisions we are faced with seem like we need to make a choice immediately. But Pastor Jeff wants us to know that it’s always a wise choice to ask the Lord and wait for His counsel. We may not always get a firm “yes” or “no”, but the Lord can prompt us through t…
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One of the most common prayers a believer will pray is asking for God’s guidance. However, Pastor Jeff reminds you today that He has already given you a whole book of guidance in the form of the Bible! Even though the events of the Bible took place thousands of years ago, God’s wisdom hasn’t changed. What He said to Abraham still has an application…
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How does your local church bring in the money to keep operating? Through faithful tithes and offerings. Many modern churches have amenities like coffee shops and new sound systems, but there are countless more that are getting by with the bare minimum, only because of their faithful members. Pastor Jeff encourages you today to remain faithful with …
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Giving to the Kingdom of God is like investing in a long-term project where you don’t immediately see the result. Ministry is hard work, and even the early leaders such as Paul needed financial support in order to do the work that God had called them to do. That is why Pastor Jeff is teaching about generosity today: giving from the portion God has …
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It’s safe to say that at one point or another, we’ve all experienced times of approaching our faith casually. We get so used to who God is and what He does in our lives that we turn on autopilot. In today’s message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that there’s nothing more harmful to your faith than approaching it aimlessly. When you’re lukewarm and …
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Do you know that when you accepted Jesus into your heart, you became a citizen of Heaven? Did you know that you’re part of a family of faith that extends far beyond what you could ever comprehend? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff reminds you that you are a child of the one true God and no one can take that away from you. You have a ticket to etern…
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What should the signs of true Christianity look like in today’s society? Well, in a world where everyone hates everyone, Jesus calls you to be a peacemaker. Pastor Jeff knows that so many of the world’s conflicts are caused by humanity’s sinful nature, and the blood of Jesus has the power to bring the peace that we long to see in the world. The wor…
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The hardest thing to do when building a healthy habit is taking the first step. Whether it’s getting up early to read Scripture, praying on your way to work, or even something mundane like brushing your teeth twice a day, habits become easier to maintain the longer you do them. Pastor Jeff wants you to know that it may be hard to make the choices t…
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When Jesus died on the cross, He conquered death itself. In Matthew 16, He proceeds to pass down His authority over death to the early Church. Pastor Jeff wants you to know today that the strength of the Church is stronger than sin and death – you have the keys to freedom from sin. You have the ability to reach out and set people free from their bo…
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Have you ever been indoors when the power goes out? Unless there are windows or other light sources nearby, you are plunged into darkness. It takes the power coming back on, or someone opening a door to the outside, to bring light back into the dark room. Well, Pastor Jeff teaches you today that the Church is meant to be the light of the world. By …
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Why is it so important to be in fellowship with other believers? Pastor Jeff teaches you today that being in church is like being a log in a fireplace: if you’re apart from the other logs, you will burn out quickly, but together you burn bright. The body of Christ was made to be in community, to withstand trials together, and grow stronger because …
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It doesn’t matter if we have Jesus in our hearts, being a loving person can be difficult. Whether we’re having a bad day, don’t have the energy, or simply dislike the person we’re conversing with, often times it’s easy to ignore others instead of love them. Today, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that the most important calling placed over your life i…
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When was the last time you felt a fire in your faith? When was the last time you were energized to finish God’s work for His kingdom? In today’s message from Pastor Jeff, he wants you to know that there’s nothing more important to your walk with Jesus than remaining active. As soon as you lose your vigor for following His calling, you lose your con…
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How do you know that you have been on God’s mind? The fact that Jesus went to the cross to redeem all of humanity is evidence that He was thinking about you. Pastor Jeff wants you to similarly think of others when attend church. How can you serve someone else at church? What words of encouragement can you share with the person you meet in the lobby…
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Have you ever messed up at a task so badly that you started over from scratch? Unfortunately, life doesn’t have do-overs, you need to get right with God the first time. Pastor Jeff doesn’t want you to be deceived by false teachings of reincarnation, because those take away the urgency for you to come to know Jesus in this lifetime. In fact, don’t w…
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Have you ever heard something called a “dumpster fire”? Well, in Jesus’ time, there was a literal dumpster fire called Gehenna, where Jerusalem’s garbage burned with an endless fire, but where children were sacrificed in the worship of false gods. That is why Jesus used Gehenna as the framework to describe the horrors of Hell. Pastor Jeff doesn’t w…
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People who struggle with gender dysphoria are confused about their identity. There are so many things that society says you have to be in order to fit into the box of “man” or “woman”, that when you don’t fit perfectly into your box, you start to doubt your entire identity. But Pastor Jeff wants you to know today that the only person who can tell y…
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There are countless people worldwide who have begun to identify with a gender that is different than the one they were born with. It’s a difficult issue for Christians to navigate, especially when you want to show Christ’s love towards them. But Pastor Jeff wants you to be clear about one thing: transgender people cannot change their genetic makeup…
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Have you ever experienced false teachers in your walk with Jesus? Have you ever been unsure of what to believe in our rapidly evolving world? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff shows you the importance of weeding out bad teachings. When someone claims to be a prophet or have alternative knowledge beyond the Bible, it’s not a good sign. Turn to God’s…
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When you accepted Jesus into your life, did you realize the deepness of His promises? Did you know that He’s always had a divine purpose for your life? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that you must never forget God’s beautiful plans. No matter how sure you may be of what you’re supposed to do, it’ll never trump what He has in st…
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Think of the past sins of your life, especially those that came before you knew the love of Jesus. They mark your past like scars on a burn victim, they may never fully heal. But yet, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that in the eyes of God, you have been justified and sanctified. Your past no longer defines you, but rather you have been made into a n…
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How many sources of absolute truth can you think of off the top of your head? You won’t be able to come up with more than one! The Bible is the ultimate source of truth because it is the inspired word of God. Pastor Jeff wants you to be sure today that when you hear the word of God, you can trust it to be true, and you can trust the wisdom within t…
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One of the reasons you can trust Scripture as deeply as you do is that there is a high amount of confidence that the Bible has been accurately preserved for millennia. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that there are hundreds of manuscripts dating back to 100 AD, and the accuracy of the transcriptions means that the ancient scribes did a fantastic job …
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Have you ever read a ridiculous claim about someone online, only to find out later on that there were details that were made up that spoil the whole story? Well, Pastor Jeff argues today that the book of Enoch doesn’t belong in the canon of the Bible because of some of the outlandish claims that it makes. Enoch may be a valuable text from the ancie…
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Have you ever heard the song, “Jesus Take the Wheel”? It’s a song about someone surrendering control of their life in a moment of crisis. But Pastor Jeff wants you to know that if you want to resist the desires of your flesh, you can’t just surrender to God when things are hard, and expect to see lasting change in your life. The Lord wants you to g…
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In a world of rapidly evolving standards, what are we supposed to do as Christians? Do we let certain beliefs infiltrate who we are? Or do we cling to what we know to be true? Today in his message, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that no matter what the world throws at you, nothing matters more than remaining true to God’s Word. When you’re unsure of…
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