Morning Manna

Morning Manna - June 13, 2025 - Faith Friday - The Faith of Mary, the Mother of Jesus

In today’s Faith Friday edition, we explore the powerful and humble faith of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Through the angel Gabriel’s startling message and her courageous response, Mary becomes a model of obedience and trust in God’s divine plan. Rick and Doc unpack how Mary's “yes” to God exemplifies the heart posture of true discipleship: yielding to the Lord, even when the cost is great and the future is unknown.
This episode calls believers to examine their own willingness to surrender to God’s purposes. Mary’s faith wasn't passive—it was brave, active, and anchored in relationship with her Creator. This is a timely reminder that great faith often begins with quiet submission and reverent fear of the Lord.

Morning Manna – June 12, 2025 – Proverbs 3:19–26 – Secure in God's Wisdom

In this Morning Manna, Rick and Doc reveal how God’s own wisdom formed the universe — and how that same wisdom brings security and stability to our lives. Studying Proverbs 3:19–26, they show that wisdom is more than a tool for life; it is the very force God used to establish the heavens and the earth.
The lesson highlights the rewards of embracing God’s wisdom: sound judgment, restful sleep, fearlessness in crisis, and protection from destruction. In contrast to the anxiety and chaos of the world, those who walk with wisdom can live in calm assurance — unafraid, unshaken, and unwavering.
This message will renew your confidence that God’s wisdom is not only divine but also deeply personal and practical for every challenge you face today.

Morning Manna - June 11, 2025 - Proverbs 3:13-18 - Happy Is The Man That Finds Wisdom

In today’s Morning Manna, Rick and Doc celebrate the unmatched blessing of gaining godly wisdom. Drawing from Proverbs 3:13–18, the discussion highlights that wisdom is not only valuable but life-giving — described as more precious than rubies, better than silver and gold, and as a tree of life to those who lay hold of her.
The teaching emphasizes that wisdom is not mere intellect, but divine insight that brings length of days, riches, honor, pleasantness, peace, and eternal reward. These verses challenge us to pursue wisdom above worldly gain and to delight in her paths, knowing that all who embrace her are blessed.
This message offers a hopeful and invigorating call to build your life on what truly lasts — the wisdom that flows from God Himself.

Morning Manna - June 10, 2025 - Proverbs 3:7-12 - For Whom The Lord Loves, He Corrects

In today’s Morning Manna, Rick and Doc explore the deep wisdom found in Proverbs 3:7–12, guiding listeners into the heart of God’s fatherly discipline. These verses warn against self-reliance and pride, calling instead for holy reverence and trust in the Lord — even when He corrects us.
The message powerfully frames chastisement as evidence of divine love, not punishment. God’s discipline isn’t rejection; it’s refinement. Through humble surrender, reverence, and obedience — including honoring the Lord with our substance — we are invited into a life of health, provision, and purpose.
Whether you're on the mountaintop or in a season of pruning, today’s teaching reminds you: correction is confirmation that you are a beloved child of God.

Morning Manna - June 9, 2025 - Proverbs 3:1-6 - Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart

In today’s Morning Manna, Rick and Doc dive deep into Proverbs 3:1-6 and unpack one of the most cherished instructions in all of Scripture: Trust in the Lord with all your heart. This passage teaches us the practical connection between obedience, favor, and blessing.
Through a careful verse-by-verse study, they emphasize God’s desire to give His people not just length of days, but a meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilled life. The conversation addresses spiritual amnesia, the importance of both mind and heart in keeping God’s commands, and the danger of relying on one’s own understanding.
This teaching is a rich encouragement to fully surrender to God’s wisdom, acknowledge Him in all areas of life, and trust Him to make straight every path ahead.

Morning Manna - June 6, 2025 - 2 Kings 4:1-7 - What Is In Your House?

In this powerful Faith Friday episode of Morning Manna, Rick and Doc explore the miraculous provision of God through the story of Elisha and the widow in 2 Kings 4:1-7. Faced with overwhelming debt and the threat of losing her sons to slavery, the widow cries out for help. Elisha asks her one pivotal question: What do you have in your house?
This question unlocks a profound principle of faith — God works with what we already have. As the widow gathers vessels and obeys the prophet's instructions, God multiplies her small jar of oil into an abundant supply that not only pays her debt but sustains her family for life.
The teaching emphasizes personal responsibility, obedience, preparation, and expectation in faith. It is a lesson in releasing faith through action, involving your family in miracles, and never underestimating what God can do with even the smallest resources in your hand.

Morning Manna - June 5, 2025 - Proverbs 2:18-22 - Walk in the Way of Good Men

In this Thursday edition of Morning Manna, the study of Proverbs Chapter 2 concludes with a sobering contrast between the paths of destruction and the path of righteousness. Rick and Doc carefully break down Proverbs 2:18-22, examining the tragic consequences of following the strange woman’s path of seduction and death, and the hope-filled reward for those who walk in the way of good men.
They emphasize the deliberate choices we make each day—whether to pursue wisdom and remain upright or to continue down paths of rebellion that ultimately lead to being cut off from God’s blessings. The teaching brings hope for those who may have stumbled, highlighting God’s mercy and ability to turn our worst days into our best days if we repent and return to Him. Powerful insight is given on God’s justice, His promised land of blessing, and the security He provides to the upright who remain faithful.

Morning Manna - June 4, 2025 - Proverbs 2:10-17 - The Evil Man & The Strange Woman

In today’s intense and practical study of Proverbs 2:10-17, Rick Wiles and Dr. Raymond Burkhart explore the very real spiritual dangers posed by evil influences, both external and internal. The teaching emphasizes God’s wisdom as both a protector and a guide, shielding us from the destructive paths of the evil man and the strange woman.
Key insights include:
Wisdom enters the heart and governs emotions, logic, and will.
Discretion and understanding serve as divine protectors, guarding against sudden decisions and deception.
The evil man represents those who deliberately choose crooked paths and speak twisted words that oppose God’s truth.
The strange woman symbolizes seductive influences that entice believers away from covenant faithfulness.
Wisdom exposes the dangers of flattery, emotional manipulation, and spiritual compromise.
God actively delivers His people from both the ways and words of the wicked.