Posts with the category “devotional”

Today’s devotional explores Proverbs 29:25 and the way fear can quietly trap our hearts and shape our lives. It examines how these fears distort our view of God while revealing why intentional trust and abiding in Him bring peace, clarity, and freedom. This reflection invites readers to recognize the subtle power of fear and return to the safety found in God alone.  Read More

Part 4 concludes our series on the unforced rhythms of grace by exploring Jesus’ invitation to live freely and lightly. This devotional examines what happens when we carry life in our own strength, how burnout creeps in even with good intentions, and the freedom that comes from rediscovering simple friendship with Jesus. It points us back to the heart of the gospel, walking closely with Him.   Read More

Part 3 of our series explores what it means to learn the “unforced rhythms of grace” and why Jesus insists His yoke is never heavy or ill-fitting. This devotional looks at the danger of striving, the weight of unhealthy expectations, and the freedom found in walking at the Spirit’s pace. It invites readers to examine what they’re carrying and to release anything Jesus never placed on them.  Read More

In Part 2 of our series, we explore Jesus’ invitation to learn “real rest” and walk at His pace. This devotional looks at the difference between physical rest and soul rest, the security Jesus carried in His relationship with the Father, and how walking with Him reshapes our rhythm and our trust. It invites readers to slow down, listen, and follow Jesus’ example of peaceful living.   Read More

This devotional begins a four-part journey through Matthew 11:28–30, exploring Jesus’ invitation to lay down religious pressure and rediscover real rest. Part 1 invites readers to confront burnout, rethink their understanding of God’s heart, and embrace the restoring presence of Jesus. It sets the foundation for a deeper look at the “unforced rhythms of grace” in the days ahead.  Read More

Today’s devotional explores David’s vulnerable prayer in Psalm 139 and why asking God to search our hearts is both powerful and necessary. It unpacks our tendency to misunderstand our own motives, the danger of hidden roots, and the hope of God’s leading toward abundant life. This reflection invites readers to embrace humility and allow God to reveal what’s beneath the surface.  Read More

A short devotional on what it truly means to be a peacemaker—why it matters, how the Holy Spirit strengthens us, and how peacemaking reflects the heart of God during the Christmas season.  Read More

This devotional explores Hebrews 12:1–2 and the call to fix our eyes on Jesus, laying aside distractions, offense, and fear so we can run our race with endurance and clarity.  Read More

This devotional reflects on the tension of the Christmas season—busyness, pressure, and distraction—and contrasts it with the unexpected faith and humility of the centurion in Luke 7. It explores how understanding Christ’s true authority changes the way we love, lead, and submit our hearts during the holidays, helping us shift our focus from seasonal stress back to the Savior who came near.  Read More

A short devotional on 1 Peter 4:7 exploring why Scripture calls us to be “serious and watchful” in prayer, and how shifting from performance to presence opens our spiritual eyes and deepens intimacy with God.  Read More

A powerful moment on Mount Carmel reveals not just God’s fire, but His desire for our hearts. This short devotional takes you into Elijah’s story and invites you to reflect on the places God may be drawing you back to Him.  Read More

Redemption isn’t just a church word. It’s a breathtaking truth sealed by the blood of Jesus. This devotional explores what it means to be fully purchased, deeply valued, and permanently transferred into God’s kingdom through Christ’s sacrifice.   Read More

This Thanksgiving devotional explores how gratitude ignites worship and ushers in God’s peace. Drawing from Colossians 3 and Philippians 4, it shows how expressing thanks shifts our perspective and opens our hearts to God’s presence.  Read More

This devotional explores how the spirit of the Antichrist operates in the world and why believers must remain discerning. Through John’s warnings and practical spiritual principles, it shows how abiding in Jesus, walking in humility, and recognizing His Lordship protect us from deception. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay grounded in truth in a confusing world, this reflection will draw you in deeper.  Read More

This devotional takes a fresh look at the often-overlooked practice of confession and why it matters for a healthy, growing life with God. It invites readers to consider how honesty before God opens the door to freedom, real relationship, and a deeper experience of His grace. If you’ve ever wondered why confession still matters, or what it could make possible in your walk with Christ, this reflection will encourage you to lean in and explore more.  Read More

This devotional looks at the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17 and reminds us that gratitude isn’t automatic; it’s a choice. While all ten were healed, only one was made whole because he paused, turned back, and thanked Jesus. As we enter Thanksgiving week, this message invites us to slow down, recognize God’s goodness, and choose gratitude in every circumstance.  Read More

This devotional explores the battle between flesh and Spirit in Galatians 5. It encourages readers that this tension is evidence of the Spirit’s work and highlights how the Spirit transforms desires and produces spiritual fruit.  Read More

This devotional highlights the Spirit’s desire not only to convict or challenge, but to fill believers with strength, love, and divine power. Based on Ephesians 3, it calls readers into a deeper experience of the Spirit’s fullness.  Read More

This devotional explores Paul’s longing to know Jesus fully–not only in the power of His resurrection, but also in the fellowship of His suffering. Through personal reflection and honest vulnerability, it reveals how hardship exposes our motivations, deepens intimacy with Christ, and reshapes our understanding of what it means to truly know Him. It invites readers to embrace all of Jesus, not just the parts that feel easy or triumphant.  Read More

This devotional unpacks the call not to “abort the test” but to embrace the process God uses to strengthen our faith. Through the lens of James 1 and Philippians 3, it explores how trials reveal our true selves, strip away self-dependence, deepen intimacy with Christ, and build a faith anchored in Him alone. It’s a vulnerable, practical look at what real spiritual formation requires.  Read More

This devotional reflects on the powerful lyric “Jesus, lover of my soul” and explores why it resonates so deeply. Readers are invited to remember where their relationship with Jesus first became real, while unpacking the truth that Jesus loves every part of us, especially the parts we struggle with. With honesty and warmth, it highlights His persistent, patient love and the beauty of a Savior who pursues us even at our weakest.  Read More

"Saying Yes to Jesus No" explores what it truly means to follow Jesus when His leading involves a “no.” It challenges readers to embrace consecration, surrender fear, and trust that Jesus’s redirection always leads to something better. With practical steps and a heartfelt prayer, it encourages believers to say “yes” to His higher purpose.   Read More

In this devotional, we’re reminded that God’s rest isn’t found at the end of our work. It’s meant to be the place we work from. Through personal reflection and Scripture, we see that anxiety often signals misplaced trust and that true peace begins when we stop striving and start surrendering.  Read More

In this devotional, Rebecca Alfred shares a vulnerable conversation with God about the weight of self-imposed expectations and the exhaustion of constant comparison. Through Scripture, we’re reminded that our worth isn’t something to earn. It’s already established by the One who created us.  Read More

In this devotional, Pastor Aaron explores how God designed marriage to be a continual source of life and renewal, like fountains that stir, cisterns that store, wells that sustain, and streams that flow from Him as the source. When love feels stagnant or seasons grow dry, God invites us to dig deeper and let His living water restore what feels empty.  Read More

In this devotional, we’re reminded that true worship is more than a song; it’s a revelation. As we magnify God, Christ is revealed, and the Spirit of Christ sings among His people.  Read More

This devotional explores Hebrews 2:11 and the beautiful truth that Jesus not only sanctifies us but also calls us His brothers and sisters. It reminds us that sanctification is both finished and ongoing and that Christ is never ashamed of those who belong to Him. No matter where we are in the process, His love remains steady and sure.  Read More

In Breath Prayers, this devotional offers a simple and transformative way to renew your mind through the rhythm of breathing and Scripture. Drawing from Matthew 6:33, it reminds us that transformation happens when we quiet our thoughts, focus on truth, and steep our lives in the presence of God.  Read More

In The Drift, this devotional explores the quiet ways our hearts wander from truth–through busyness, distraction, and complacency–and how to find our way back to the steady anchor of Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 2:1, it reminds us that spiritual stability comes from staying attentive to His voice and intentional in our walk with Him.  Read More

In Bound Together, this devotional uses the city of Venice as a vivid picture of how love and the Holy Spirit hold God’s people together. Drawing from Colossians 3, it reminds us that compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness are the visible signs of a heart bound together by divine love.  Read More

In Give Me Jesus, we’re reminded that the pursuit of the Christian life isn’t success, relevance, or even impact. It’s knowing Jesus Himself. Drawing from Hebrews 1 and Philippians 3, this devotional invites us to trade busyness for intimacy and rediscover the beauty of simply walking with Him.  Read More

In Leaning into the Fire, we’re reminded that growth doesn’t come from avoiding pain but from trusting God in the middle of it. Through a deeply personal story of walking through hardship and learning to surrender, this devotional invites us to see refinement not as punishment, but as preparation for something beautiful.  Read More

In this devotional Pastor Aaron Kennedy explores what it means to live authentically in a world that craves the real thing. Drawing from Titus 2, it challenges us to align our hearts, minds, and actions under the authority of Christ and to let the Word of God shape every word we speak.  Read More

In this devotional, we’re reminded that worship is woven into the fabric of who we are. Every day we make sacrifices—to our schedules, ambitions, and desires—but only One is worthy of true devotion. Through practical shifts in attention and intention, we can reclaim worship as a natural, joy-filled response to the God who created us.  Read More

In “I Am Persuaded,” we’re reminded through Paul’s powerful words in 2 Timothy 1:12 that true faith isn’t built on head knowledge. It’s anchored in a personal relationship with Jesus. From a prison cell and facing death, Paul declares, “I know whom I have believed,” revealing a deep, unshakable confidence born from intimacy with Christ. This devotional explores three marks of genuine faith: resting in Him, abiding in Him, and remaining inseparable from Him, even in suffering.  Read More

God never meant for His people to stand at a distance. Through Jesus, you’ve been invited into a royal priesthood—set apart to carry His presence and reveal His glory. Live as one who has been called out of darkness and into His marvelous light.  Read More

True faith begins when we stop relying on ourselves and start trusting in God’s faithfulness. This devotional explores Abraham’s example of unwavering belief and reminds us that trust is strengthened through God’s Word and daily surrender.  Read More

Guest Author | Megan Wamer | Each day begins with a choice—who will you serve? Every decision, big or small, reveals who holds your heart.  Read More

Pastor Aaron | Grace is free, but it’s anything but cheap. This devotional reminds us that while God’s grace costs us nothing, it cost Jesus everything. Discover what it means to respond to grace with gratitude, surrender, and a life that reflects the One who paid the price.  Read More

By Theresa Golden | What does it really mean to live set apart for God? As a mom and wife in a basketball-loving family, I’ve seen how discipline, grit, and sacrifice shape an athlete’s success and how those same principles apply to our walk with Christ. In this devotional, discover how spiritual training leads to a life that wins in the ways that matter most.  Read More