As our calendar flips another year—marking how long it’s been since the Savior came and moving us one year closer to His sure return—I’ve received fresh marching orders for 2026. I thought I’d share them.

To: Private Russell R. Moe and his Platoon
Company: Vineyard Church, South Bend
From: Heavenly Headquarters

Marching Orders for the 2026 Kingdom Campaign

Private Moe,

LAUGH
The Captain of your salvation is coming soon, so don’t forget to laugh this year. It’s cheaper than therapy—and works a lot faster.
Laughter is hope clearing its throat. It works like spiritual insect repellent.
Remember: your Commander in Chief laughs, “The One enthroned in heaven laughs.” —Psalm 2:4
So enjoy it. Often.

BELIEVE
Never put a question mark where God places a period.
There are answers—and He has all of them.
Until then, enjoy His presence. He is more than enough.

FORWARD MARCH
Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow is a mystery.
Today is a gift—that’s why it’s called the present.
Read your field manual. “Now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” —2 Corinthians 6:2

Is the past shouting so loudly you can’t hear the future?
Your past does not limit your potential.
The past already had its turn at the wheel.

GET IN STEP
God moves at the speed of eternity.
Never mistake His delay for His denial.
“In your patience possess your souls.” —Luke 21:19
If you take the high road, time will answer your critics.

KEEP GOING
If you’re ever going through hell… keep going. It’s not your destiny. Reinforcements are on the way.
You didn’t come this far just to come this far.
Risk stepping out of the boat like Captain Peter.

FINAL ORDERS
Every setback is a setup for a comeback.
You can’t do God’s part—and He won’t do yours.
You are never alone. That means you can’t lose. You don’t just have the victory; you have the Victor.

This week, lay down one thing that belongs to the past.
Forward march.