SPIRIT ABLAZE: A podcast of the Northeast GMC

Devotional for March 13, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

What do zombies have to do with spiritual matters?
"As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." James 2:26
Join Rev. Steven Taylor in this week's devotional as he gently reminds us that if our faith is inactive, it risks resembling the lifeless state James warns against—like spiritual zombies, disconnected from the purposes God has called us to fulfill.

Devotional for March 6, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

Are we living as people who are eagerly anticipating the day when the bridegroom and the bride will be united forever? In this week's devotional, Rev. Steven Taylor elaborates on the imagery of God's unwavering love for the people of Israel in Hosea 2:19-20:
"I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the Lord." 

Devotional for February 27, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

Next week, we enter into a season of deep reflection and transformation. Lent is a time to pause, examine our hearts, and invite God to shape us more into the image of Jesus. But this process begins with humility. Join Rev. Steven Taylor as he examines Jeremiah 2:12-13 and invites you to return to the Source of living water.

Devotional for February 20, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

Service to God can feel overwhelming at times. Scripture encourages us to not give up doing good that we may, in God's perfect timing, reap a harvest. In today's devotional, Rev. Steven Taylor reminds us of Paul's encouragement to the Galatians to continue doing good, even if it takes time and perseverance to see results.

Devotional for February 13, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

Do we truly live in the fullness of God’s love, or do we let fear get the upper hand? As we approach February 14, allow this week's devotional from Rev. Steven Taylor to be a reminder of the perfect love offered in 1 John 4:18.

Devotional for February 6, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

Some things in life just seem to be impossible, and we often wonder how God will make a way God where there seems to be no way. In this week's devotional, Rev. Steven Taylor offers insight into Jesus' words in Mark 9:23.

Devotional for January 30, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

Do you feel like you’re on an island? Separated, isolated, or maybe even standing alone in opinion or belief? Find encouragement in this week's devotional as Rev. Steven Taylor reminds us of the promises found in Isaiah 51:5.

Devotional for January 23, 2025 with Rev. Steven Taylor

What would the church and the world become if we submitted to each other the way Jesus submitted to the Father? In this week's devotional, Rev. Steven Taylor talks about Ephesians 5:21 and what it means to submit to each other with a servant's heart.