Council Fire is a podcast and book set of daily devotionals written by Indigenous followers of Jesus across North America. It's a year long journey through Scripture and story.
Council Fire is a collaborative project between Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.
“And God said, ‘Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.’ So God created
the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.” Genesis 1:20-21 (NIV)
Along with a name given to me previously: “Wind is Crying” Niyol Daachaigii, many years ago Chief Tom Claus adopted me into the
Kiowa tribe and gave me the name “Hummingbird” Mahnsaw Dayna. It was the greatest honor of my life. So I became Niyol Daachaigii Mahnsaw Dayna—“The Wind is Crying Hummingbird.” Most people just call me “Cry.”
Hummingbirds are one of God’s amazing creations. There are hundreds of kinds and colors of hummingbirds. They migrate alone, not in flocks like other birds. They migrate over 5,000 miles each year, usually flying non-stop 500 miles a day. Their wings beat from 700 to 5,400 times a minute, making the humming sound. Their hearts beat 1,200 times a minute!
If you were learning about hummingbirds for the first time, and I told you that there is a bird half the size of a human thumb, weighing as much as a nickel, and could fly 20 hours without stopping to rest, would you believe me?!
Scientists say there are over seven million animal species in the world, and many more still undiscovered and unnamed. They say 80%
of the ocean has never been explored, and a high percentage of land has never had a human footprint on it. There are discoveries still ahead of us—who knows what our grandchildren and great grandchildren will learn?
God created millions of beautiful, unique, amazing creatures. But He created us humans in His image. We have a body, a soul, and an eternal spirit with whom He desires a relationship!
– Crying Wind
Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries (https://intertriballife.org/) and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. (https://nefc.ca/)
The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website.
Learn more about Council Fire at councilfire365.org (https://councilfire365.org/)
2 Nov 2026
The Great Exchange
“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.” Romans 5:6 (NIV)
The “great exchange” of Romans chapter 5 is what Jesus did for us. When He died for us, He did away with the consequences of Adam
and Eve’s sin: that is: wrath (vs. 9), death (vs. 12), judgement (vs. 16), and condemnation (vs. 18). The consequences of sin make us run away from God and live in fear of Him. Adam and Eve, who once enjoyed a close relationship with God, ran and hid upon hearing God coming into the Garden of Eden to meet with them, as He was accustomed to doing.
What God did for humanity was to exchange the consequences of Adam and Eve’s sin by: declaring us free of sin and guilt (justification, vs. 9), restoring a right relationship with Him (reconciliation, vs. 10), showing His unmerited favor towards us (grace, vs. 15), and giving us the gift of right standing with Him (righteousness, vs. 17).
God has provided a solution to the consequences of Adam and Eve’s sin. If our response to God’s invitation to fellowship with Him is the
same as theirs, then we have not understood God’s nature and His attitude towards us.
Our response to the great exchange is to believe that God really loves us so much that He would send His Son to bear the consequences of our sin and offer us life. The free gift of right standing with Him (righteousness) allows us to resume the daily relationship and fellowship that was lost in the Garden of Eden. Accept the gift!
– Raymond Neckoway
Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries (https://intertriballife.org/) and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. (https://nefc.ca/)
The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website.
Learn more about Council Fire at councilfire365.org (https://councilfire365.org/)
1 Nov 2026
The Seed Was Planted
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Revelation 3:20 (NKJV)
The first time I heard about God was when I was five years old. There were missionaries visiting our community who were holding a summer Bible club for kids, right next door to our house. I heard the singing and I was curious, so I went to check it out. That was the first time I heard that there was a God who created the world, and that He was present throughout the whole universe. I couldn’t believe it.
I thought, “No, it’s impossible to be everywhere.” (I guess I was too young to comprehend what even grown-ups can’t understand!)
It was not until the summer of 1975 that missionaries were back in our community. August 9th is the day that I accepted the Lord into my life. God had planted a seed in my heart and, in His plan, He chose me! I thank God for all He has done in my life, and what He is continuing to do as I mature in the Lord. I am very grateful that I listened to God’s call, beginning at the very young age of five.
To my brothers and sisters in Christ who have taught me and are continuing to disciple me in my walk with the Lord . . . thank you for
giving to the Lord; I am a life that was changed! To my brothers and sisters in Christ who are discipling others . . . keep going. It makes a
difference. Do not grow weary in doing good. The seeds you are planting will make a difference. I am proof.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for all that You have done in my life. Help me to be bold and to share the Good News of salvation with
my family and friends. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
– Linnette Ducharme McKay
Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries (https://intertriballife.org/) and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. (https://nefc.ca/)
The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website.
Learn more about Council Fire at councilfire365.org (https://councilfire365.org/)
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