When the Lord Laughs at Our Fears - Psalm 37:12-29 | August 21, 2026

Welcome back to One Single Story, the daily devotional podcast walking through the One Year Bible. Today Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for a conversation about confidence, integrity, and the steady hand of God in the midst of life's stumbles. Scripture Focus: Psalm 37:12-29 - David contrasts the schemes of the wicked with the security of the righteous, reminding us that the Lord laughs at those who oppose His people because He already sees their day of judgment coming. The passage promises daily provision, a lasting inheritance, and the assurance that even when the righteous stumble, they will not fall because the Lord holds them by the hand. In This Episode: Why the Lord's laughter at human opposition should change how we respond to intimidation and fear The difference between measuring success by size versus measuring it by integrity and spiritual health Why sustainable growth, personal or corporate, is a slow process built on small daily disciplines Unpacking the promise that the righteous may stumble but will never utterly fall A missionary story from India illustrating the difference between holding onto God and being held by Him Pastor Jay's story of a literal fall in a hole, and the practical lessons behind it Key Quote: "God's grip, no matter what slip I have... his grip is tighter than any failure, weakness that I have. And he's not going to allow me to get lost." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday Bible study podcast offering brief, honest lessons from each day's reading in the One Year Bible. Hosted by the pastoral team at Open Door Church, each episode is designed to help listeners grab their Bible, open a conversation around God's Word, and grow in daily relationship with Him. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com or explore the full podcast library at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe so you never miss a daily episode, and share this podcast with someone who needs encouragement from God's Word today. Coming This Week: Join us as we continue walking through the One Year Bible together, exploring more of God's Word one story at a time and unpacking practical, honest applications for everyday faith and leadership. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Psalm37 #TrustInGod #ChristianLeadership #DevotionalPodcast #GodsProm