Brokenness is something we’d rather avoid, yet it’s a reality we all face. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one or a season of deep disappointment, brokenness finds us. But what if, in the midst of our pain, God is working? Recently I sat down with my friend Levi Lusko—a pastor, author, and someone who knows firsthand the journey through deep grief and loss. It was an honest and raw, yet hopeful, conversation. Listen to the whole conversation at hubs.la/Q04ymhSL0

I commend President Trump for including prayer at this event at the White House. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth offered a powerful and heartfelt prayer to the Father in the name of Jesus Christ. Our nation has deep spiritual roots, and faith has played a vital role throughout our history.

One thing that always amazes me when I get up really early in the morning is that it’s pitch-dark outside. Sometimes I have to double-check the clock. I think to myself, “It can’t be 5:30; it’s got to be 1:30. It’s so dark.” But sure enough, every morning the sun slowly begins to rise. What was only darkness a few moments earlier begins to lighten up. And the next thing you know, the sun is out and everything’s lit up.   This is how our world is right now. It’s dark. And it’s been dark for a long time. We start to think that it will always be this way. But it won’t. The darkness will not last forever. Christ is going to come back again. Be ready for His return.

As you may know, I didn’t have what you’d call a great childhood. My mother was married and divorced seven times, with a lot of boyfriends in between. She also struggled with severe alcoholism. Strangely enough, my mom’s life became a kind of “pre-evangelism” for me. Watching her search for happiness, I knew there had to be something more. That realization sent me on my own search for meaning—a search that ultimately led me to a relationship with Jesus Christ. Check out this video, where I share how my story might help you make sense of yours.

The Lord’s coming draws closer every day. Paul wrote, “The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living” (Romans 13:12 NLT). It’s time for us to wake up. One thing that always amazes me when I get up really early in the morning is that it’s pitch-dark outside. Sometimes I have to double-check the clock. I think to myself, “It can’t be 5:30; it’s got to be 1:30. It’s so dark.” But sure enough, every morning the sun slowly begins to rise. What was only darkness a few moments earlier begins to lighten up. And the next thing you know, the sun is out and everything’s lit up. This is how our world is right now. It’s dark. And it’s been dark for a long time. We start to think that it will always be this way. But it won’t. The darkness will not last forever. Christ is going to come back again. Be ready for His return.   What impact does the realization that Christ will return have on your daily actions and decisions?

When you know the setting, you understand the story in a whole new way. Cathe and I are going to Israel April 6–15, 2027, and I’d love for you to experience the Holy Land with us. We’ll study God’s Word, worship together, and visit places connected to some of the most significant moments in Scripture. Come to Israel with us! Learn more at hubs.la/Q04ygSSR0

Turn your worries into prayers. The next time you’re gripped by fear and worry, turn it into a prayer like this one: “Lord, I don’t know what to do, but I trust You. You are in control, and I commit this to You right now.” Look to the Lord and let Him give you His peace.   Your future is secure in Him. Don’t let worry convince you otherwise. Jesus asked, “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” (Matthew 6:27 NLT). Worry can’t change anything. Prayer can move mountains, transform lives, produce soul-deep comfort, and reveal God’s wisdom. Choose prayer.

If you’re a Christian and believe the Bible, then you know God is in control of all the circumstances that surround you. There are no so-called accidents in the life of a believer. Nothing that touches the life of a believer is outside God’s knowledge, care, or control. This is an important truth to remember because worry doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it instead empties today of its strength. The apostle Paul wrote, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6–7 NLT). Turn your worries into prayers. The next time you’re gripped by fear and worry, turn it into a prayer like this one: “Lord, I don’t know what to do, but I trust You. You are in control, and I commit this to You right now.” Look to the Lord and let Him give you His peace. Your future is secure in Him. Don’t let worry convince you otherwise. Jesus asked, “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” (Matthew 6:27 NLT). Worry can’t change anything. Prayer can move mountains, transform lives, produce soul-deep comfort, and reveal God’s wisdom. Choose prayer.   What worry do you need to turn into prayer?

I’ve had my share of bloopers over the years in my messages. Like the time I was preaching on Jesus speaking to Peter after he tried walking on water and started to sink. Jesus said, “Oh, Peter, why did you doubt?” Instead, I said (as Jesus): “Oh, PEEPERS, why did you doubt?” Peepers?! And it gets worse. Or funnier, depending on how you look at it. here are a few more. ..

As we move through different seasons of life, our focus should grow too. Who are we investing in? Who are we encouraging? Who are we helping go further? Pastor @LeviLusko has some great insights on moving from success to significance and using the influence God has given us to champion the next generation. Watch our encore conversation on “The Greg Laurie Show” now at hubs.la/Q04y5vx80

Did you know that more dogs have lived in the White House than presidents?  It’s National Dogs in Politics Day, so YellowDog’s been reading up on these political pooches.  Now he thinks he’s qualified to run for office. I asked what he’d do if he got elected. He said, “More snacks.”

As friends and family, we are called to enter not only into the joys of life but also into its sorrows. As Romans 12:15 instructs us, “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” (ESV). Do you notice that we are called to meet people in the emotion they are experiencing? Paul doesn’t say, “Make those who weep rejoice instead,” or “Make sure those who weep feel better.” Weep with those who weep. Share their sorrow. Share their burden. Share their grief. Don’t try to fix it. Most of the time, you can’t. We all want to be there for the happy times, but the tragedies require our presence just as much. Sit with your friends, family, or spouse who are mourning. Allow them to process whatever they need to think or say. Give them that sacred space to come as they are and let it all out. You might not feel like you’re doing anything, but trust me . . . for them, it’s everything. Read @cathelaurie's midweek devotional at hubs.la/Q04xJHf40

Exposure, fame, and social media clout are the cultural currency now — and people expect to be celebrated regardless of performance. But this entitlement has no place in our walk with God as Christians. "Don't be selfish... be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves" (Phil. 2:3-4 NLT). Know God. Find His plan. Seek His glory, not your own. That's the only foundation strong enough for your future, and it's also a secret to personal happiness.

AI is quite the hot topic right now. We hear everything from "AI is bigger than the industrial revolution" to "AI is going to destroy the world." Millions of Americans now interact with AI several times a day — and many are using it for advice and even companionship. The #1 use of AI is not writing emails or debugging code. In 2026, it's THERAPY and COMPANIONSHIP. This is a huge mistake. As Christians, we have Jesus Christ in our lives to guide us and give us wisdom. I have something far better than AI — the Holy Spirit. I'll be talking about this and more in my new series this Sunday at Harvest, titled "The Holy Spirit and You."

God’s Word makes it clear that a sense of entitlement has no place in our relationship with the Lord. First Samuel 2:3 says, “Stop acting so proud and haughty! Don’t speak with such arrogance! For the Lord is a God who knows what you have done; he will judge your actions” (NLT). The apostle Paul wrote, “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too” (Philippians 2:3–4 NLT). Our number one goal must be to know God and then to find His plan and purpose for our lives. This is the only foundation strong enough for our future. Fame is fleeting. The public’s attitude is fickle. Entitlement is an illusion. Only God’s plan and purpose will last. They must be our priority. The good news is that God will work His plan and purpose in the life of anyone who asks Him to. All we have to do is humbly approach Him, admit that our efforts aren’t enough, and ask Him to guide us.   How can you avoid a sense of entitlement in your life?

I've been married to seven women. All, interestingly, with the same name — spelled the same too: C-A-T-H-E. Okay, it's one woman. But here's my point: the Cathe I married at 18 isn't the Cathe I knew at 30. She's changed. So have I. That's just what happens over the years. So if you're single: what qualities should you actually be looking for in a future mate? I get into that — and a bit more —

It's amazing how people break God's commands, resist His warnings, then blame Him when hardship hits — often because of their own actions. Often there's cause and effect. When we sow wrong, we reap consequences. No need to blame God for what we've sown. Sow good instead: "Let's not get tired of doing what is good... whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone" (Gal. 6:9-10 NLT). What crop will you harvest?

It’s always amazing to me how people will break God’s commands over and over again, resist His loving warnings, and then blame Him when hardship hits, often because of their own actions. They demand to know, “Why did God let this happen to me? Why did God do this?” I’m not suggesting that this is always the case when bad things happen. But often there is cause and effect. When we do wrong things, we reap the consequences. There’s no need to scratch our heads and wonder why. And there’s certainly no need to blame God when we reap the bad things we’ve sown. A better option is to embrace the notion of reaping what we sow by sowing good things. Paul put it this way: “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith” (Galatians 6:9–10 NLT). What are you sowing now that you will one day reap?

No one knows what tomorrow will bring, let alone next week, next month, or next year. We don’t know what problems we’ll encounter or what changes will come our way. Think of the things that have happened in your life and in the world around you in just the past year. How many of them could you have anticipated a year ago? And how many of them just came out of the blue, with no warning whatsoever? When it comes to facing the future, only one strategy makes sense. And that’s to leave it in the hands of the only One who knows what the future holds. The only One who isn’t limited by time and space, who can see eternity past and eternity future as clearly as He sees this present moment. The One who created every fiber of your being. The One who laid out a path for you that will lead to your ultimate fulfillment, joy, and satisfaction. The One who knows every step of the way on that path. The One who said, “For I know the plans I have for you . . . They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT). You’ll notice that God paints in broad strokes. He doesn’t go into detail about His plans, even though we might wish He did. Many of us would prefer to have the complete map and timeline of our life so that we can set out on our own. But that’s not how God works. He wants us to depend on Him every step of the way. He assures us that His plans are good and that they give us hope for the future. But what shape those plans will take remains a glorious mystery. We may not know what blessings the Lord has in store for us, but if we trust in Him, we know that His grace will be sufficient. We have no reason to be anxious about what lies ahead.   What would trusting God with your future look like in your life?

As a Christian, you never walk through life alone. Jesus is there, walking with you. As David wrote in Psalm 23, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil... for thou art with me." Jesus was with you yesterday, He is with you today, and He will be with you tomorrow. Isn't that good news?