In this episode of Arise + Abide, Sally and Curtis walk through Psalm 145, David's sweeping psalm of praise that exalts God as King over all generations. Together, they reflect on what it means to live a life shaped by praise—not as a momentary response, but as a daily posture rooted in God's unchanging character.

Psalm 145 paints a rich picture of who God is: merciful and compassionate, slow to anger, faithful in all His promises, and near to all who call on Him in truth. As the conversation unfolds, Sally and Curtis explore how praise flows naturally from remembering God's goodness and how meditation on His works helps guard against humanity's tendency to forget. This psalm becomes both a declaration of God's greatness and an invitation to pass that testimony on—from one generation to the next.

The episode also highlights the hope found in God's everlasting kingdom. From lifting the fallen to satisfying the needs of every living thing, Psalm 145 reminds listeners that God rules with righteousness, kindness, and steadfast love. As David exalts the Lord, we are encouraged to surrender our own attempts at control, recognize God's lordship, and live confidently under His care.

Whether you're in a season of joy or weariness, this psalm offers reassurance: the Lord is close, He hears our cries, and His faithfulness endures forever.

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally walk through Isaiah 2:1–22, a powerful vision of the Lord's future reign. Isaiah paints a striking contrast: a coming day when God is exalted above all things and humanity's pride, idols, and false securities are finally brought low.

The episode opens with the promise of hope—a vision of the Lord's house raised high, drawing people from every nation to learn His ways and walk in His light. Under God's reign, justice is restored, disputes are settled, and instruments of war are transformed into tools for flourishing. This is a peace no human system can manufacture.

From there, the conversation turns sober as Isaiah confronts Judah's present reality: a people filled with wealth, power, and idols they've crafted with their own hands. Curtis and Sally explore how this ancient warning speaks directly to modern life, where idolatry often looks less like shrines and more like misplaced identity, self-reliance, achievement, and trust in human strength.

Throughout the discussion, the theme remains clear—when God is rightly exalted, people flourish. The chapter ends not only with judgment, but with hope: idols will disappear, hearts will be restored, and peace will follow God's reign. The episode closes with a call to honest self-examination, confession, and a renewed commitment to walk in the light of the Lord, trusting Him alone to lead us on the path of everlasting life.

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on Psalm 144, a prayer of praise that declares God as our rock, fortress, and rescuer. Before David asks for deliverance, he first names who God is—faithful, powerful, and deeply attentive to His people. The hosts explore how this order matters: worship and trust come before petition.

As the conversation unfolds, Curtis and Sally highlight the tension between human frailty and God's care. David's question—"What are human beings that you should notice them?"—becomes an invitation into humility, reminding us that our worth and security are not self-made but rooted in God's love and attention. They contrast this biblical humility with modern messages of self-sufficiency, pointing instead to an identity grounded in belonging to God.

The episode also reflects on God as provider and protector—not only rescuing individuals but blessing entire communities with peace, abundance, and stability. Drawing connections to Isaiah, the wilderness narratives, and the New Testament, Curtis and Sally emphasize that everything we depend on ultimately flows from the Lord. Psalm 144 becomes both a song of trust and a call to place our hope fully in God, who prepares us for what lies ahead and holds the victory over every battle we face.