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The Shoes of Peace: Walking in Peace
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The Shoes of Peace: Walking in Peace

By Pastor Drake Hunter | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  ~ Philippians 4:7 ~ Last time, we talked about putting on The Shoes of Peace—being ready. But shoes aren’t just for standing still or being set, like in the phrase “Ready, set…” They’re for moving forward. They’re for GOING! This week, we’re lacing up and stepping into what it means to walk in peace. Let’s GO! When I travel with my wife, Sherrie, again, who is facing health challenges due to Stage 4 Brain Cancer, things can get chaotic—and I’m 100% willing to navigate it with her. Airports and train stations are usually the most intense. Announcements blare over the loudspeakers, people dart like fish in...
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Ready, Aim, Fire: How the Shoes of Peace Keep Us Steady During Chaos
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Ready, Aim, Fire: How the Shoes of Peace Keep Us Steady During Chaos

By Pastor Drake Hunter | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns! ~ Isaiah 52:7 ~ Last week, Sherrie and I were traveling to Florida. Many know my wife has Stage 4 brain cancer, and because of that, she’s mostly immobilized. When we travel, she needs a wheelchair, and I do everything I can to make the process easier for her. On this trip, we had a long layover at the airport in Maryland. When it came time to board our connecting flight, the attendant announced over the speaker, “We’ll now begin boarding those needing assistance.” That should have been our cue to show care, patience, and offer help. Instead, i...
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The sword is passed: Honoring Charlie Kirk’s bold stand for truth
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The sword is passed: Honoring Charlie Kirk’s bold stand for truth

By Pastor Drake Hunter | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice “Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your Lord.”  ~  Matthew 25:23 ~ As we conclude this series on The Sword of the Spirit, my heart feels both heavy and hopeful. Heavy, because we mourn the loss of a strong, confident voice for truth and a dear friend of Rocky Mountain Voice—Charlie Kirk. Hopeful, because his legacy shows us the trail we are called to follow, with no exceptions, and in my opinion, there is no better way to close this powerful series. I was fortunate to be with Heidi Ganahl, founder of RMV, along with her daughter, Hollie, a Valor High School student, Vice President of the new Turning Point USA chapter, and former Denver Bronco Derek Wolfe, back in April of this year, wh...
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The Sword of the Spirit – Transformative Power
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The Sword of the Spirit – Transformative Power

By Pastor Drake Hunter | Commentary, Elevating Life Church “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:17 ~ When I was younger, I was fascinated with Disneyland in Anaheim, California. My dad had worked there, and my mom had books on Walt Disney—how he dreamed up new worlds, turned them into concepts, and then made them a reality. We’d watch shows about the planning, the struggles, and the breakthroughs. Then we’d stand in the park itself, surrounded by castles, rides, and lands that once existed only in his imagination. What struck me most was how a vision didn’t just stay in one man’s head—it became a place his family and millions of others could experience and enjoy. That’s the kind of transformation...
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The Sword of the Spirit: Trailblazing with Common Sense
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The Sword of the Spirit: Trailblazing with Common Sense

By Pastor Drake Hunter | Commentary, Elevating Life Church Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.  ~ Hebrews 12:1–2 ~ Imagine you’re standing at the edge of a thick, wild forest. The trees tower, the brush is dense, and the way forward looks impossible. Behind you are people who need a path—your family, your friends, maybe even your whole community. Then you notice the weight in your hand. It’s not just any tool. It’s a sword, not for decoration, not for collecting dust, but for clearing a way forward and defending against hidden dangers. At that...
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The Sword of the Spirit: Defense in the Advance
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The Sword of the Spirit: Defense in the Advance

By Drake Hunter | Commentary, Elevating Life Church "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." ~ Psalm 119:11 ~ It’s football season in Colorado, and for us Broncos fans, there’s nothing like watching a defense stand tall. Sure, a flashy offense may steal the highlights, but every fan knows the truth: defense wins championships. Some of the most unforgettable Bronco victories weren’t just about touchdowns; they were about stops, interceptions, and holding the line when it mattered most. Now, imagine this: if truth represents the ball in play, the one thing that must cross the goal line to score points, then where does defense fit into the game of life for the Christian? Is a believer called to play defense, holding ground so the enemy can’t advance?...
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The Apocalypse—Are You Ready?
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The Apocalypse—Are You Ready?

By Drake Hunter | Commentary, Elevating Life Church When it comes to the “end of the world,” I’ve sat in both seats, dispensationalism & Amillennialism. For years, I was firmly in the Dispensationalist camp. Charts, timelines, raptures, and the seven-year tribulation — it all made perfect sense to me. After all, my pastors, mentors, and seminary professors taught it as gospel truth. Why question what’s been handed down by respected voices? But over time, a nagging thought grew louder: What if I’m only seeing one angle of the story?When I began studying eschatology for myself — digging into Scripture without someone else’s outline in front of me — I discovered something that unsettled my neat and tidy end-times framework. The more I read, the more I realized the Bible’s pi...
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The Sword of the Spirit: Scoring for the Right Team
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The Sword of the Spirit: Scoring for the Right Team

By Drake Hunter | Commentary, Elevating Life Church “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”  ~ Philippians 3:14 (KJV) ~ Paul’s words sound a lot like the language of a good coach: press toward the mark. Don’t run aimlessly. Don’t score for the wrong side. Keep your eyes on the goal line and move the ball forward for God’s Goodness and Kingdom. When my boys were young, they loved playing sports like baseball and football. I remember one game—I'm not exactly sure if it was Joshua’s or Jeremiah’s—the coach finally allowed a player, who had been waiting all season, to join in. You could tell how happy he was. Then, the big moment arrived: the quarterback threw him the ball, he caught it, and took off like a gazelle—so fast, so determined,...
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The Sword of the Spirit: On the Offensive–Advancing with God’s Sword
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The Sword of the Spirit: On the Offensive–Advancing with God’s Sword

By Drake Hunter | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” ~ Ephesians 6:17 ~ As a boy, I loved playing with swords. Sometimes I’d pick up a stick and pretend to be Robin Hood, while other times I engaged in lightsaber duels reminiscent of Star Wars. Our battles were always grand—filled with heroic moves, slow-motion falls, and victory speeches nobody requested. My two triplet sisters, Faye and Barbara, along with my little brother, Todd, were my sparring partners. We weren’t a medieval army, but when we started fighting, the backyard often turned into a battlefield in more ways than one. Someone always ended up ‘injured,’ usually me, and the rules often changed mid-fight to give the girls an advantage. ...
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The Shield of Faith: The Final Move – Who Do You Want to Be?
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The Shield of Faith: The Final Move – Who Do You Want to Be?

By Drake Hunter | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice “Who do you want to be today… who do you want to be?” – Devo If you knew me back in the 80s, or if you’ve read my devotions or heard me preach, you know I wasn’t grooving to synth-pop or rocking parachute pants. I was a hard rocker through and through. Zeppelin, Dio, Ozzy… those were my peeps. My soul leaned into guitar solos, not synthesizers. But recently, I caught myself humming a Devo tune—yeah, that Devo—the 1984 track “Who Do You Want to Be Today?” And it struck me: that quirky little lyric actually echoes something Jesus asked long before the ‘80s ever got weird. Jesus said it better, and with eternal weight: “Follow Me.” Devo asked a fun question; however, Jesus asked a life-altering one. “Who do you want to be today?” ...
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