Posts with the tag “humility”
Presence Before Performance | Ponderings of a Pastor
by Aaron Kennedy on March 9th, 2026
It’s possible to know the right words, do the right things, and still miss the most important part of following Jesus—abiding with Him. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, hardened, or distant, it may simply be an invitation to return and sit with Him again. Read More
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Not by Strength, but by His Spirit | Not by Might Part 3
by Aaron Kennedy on February 26th, 2026
Our greatest strengths can quietly become our greatest vulnerabilities. Scripture reminds us that lasting fruit does not come from human ability but from the Spirit of God. When we rely on ourselves, we wither; when we rely on Him, we flourish. This devotional invites us into humble dependence. If you want to live rooted, steady, and fruitful, this message will speak to you.
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Learning Before Leading, Part 2 | Faithful With What’s Been Entrusted
by Aaron Kennedy on February 12th, 2026
Part 2 of this three-part series focuses on faithfulness and stewardship as marks of a teachable spirit. Joshua’s journey reminds us that faithfulness in small and shared responsibilities prepares us for greater trust. This reflection invites readers to consider what God has entrusted to them in this season. Read More
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Learning Before Leading, Part 1 | A Teachable Spirit
by Aaron Kennedy on February 11th, 2026
This is Part 1 of a three-part devotional series exploring how a teachable spirit leads to lasting success. It invites you to slow down, stay close, and trust the work God is doing beneath the surface.
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Didn't Our Hearts Burn | Part Three
by Aaron Kennedy on January 21st, 2026
In one quiet moment around a table, everything changed. This devotional reflects on how Jesus reveals Himself through blessing, breaking, and giving—and how ordinary moments can become sacred encounters.
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The Submitted Heart of Christmas
by Whitney Bailey on December 3rd, 2025
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
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March 13th, 2026
When God’s Purpose Confronts My Comfort | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 3
March 12th, 2026
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March 11th, 2026
Created for This Moment | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 1
March 10th, 2026
Presence Before Performance | Ponderings of a Pastor
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2026
January
Honor | The Path to BlessingOffense is OptionalBuilt to FinishI Am, Part 1 | Jesus, The Bread That SatisfiesI Am, Part 2 | Jesus, The Light That Leads Us HomeI Am, Part 3 | Jesus, The Gate That Gives LifeI Am, Part 4 | Jesus, The Good ShepherdI Am, Part 5 | Jesus, The Resurrection and the LifeI Am, Part 6 | Jesus, The Way, The Truth, and The LifeI Am, Part 7 | Jesus, The True VineWhat Would Change?Keeping Our Eyes On JesusDidn't Our Hearts Burn? | Part OneDidn't Our Hearts Burn? | Part TwoDidn't Our Hearts Burn | Part ThreeDidn't Our Hearts Burn | Part FourDidn't Our Hearts Burn | Part FiveStill Burning. Part 1 | When Love Grows QuietStill Burning, Part 2 | Hungry AgainStill Burning, Part 3 | Creating Space to GrowStill Burning, Part 4 | Learning to Say NoStill Burning, Part 5 | Taste and See
February
When I'm Not Ok, Part 1 | Honest Hearts Before GodWhen I'm Not Ok, Part 2 | The Work You Can't SeeWhen I'm Not Ok, Part 3 | A Clean and Renewed ConscienceWhen I'm Not Ok, Part 4 | Through the Valley, Not Stuck In ItWhen I'm Not Ok, Part 5 | From Pain to TestimonySave me, LordHuman Point of ViewLearning Before Leading, Part 1 | A Teachable SpiritLearning Before Leading, Part 2 | Faithful With What’s Been EntrustedLearning Before Leading, Part 3 | Led by the Spirit, Not MomentumDo Not Grieve Him, Part 1 | The Beauty of a Soft HeartDo Not Grieve Him, Part 2 | From Salvation to SurrenderDo Not Grieve Him, Part 3 | Making Room for His PresenceHealthy Things Grow, Part 1 | Preparing the SoilHealthy Things Grow, Part 2 | Trusting the GrowthDo Not Grieve Him, Part 4 | A Softer Heart in a Sharper WorldWhen Effort Isn’t Enough | Not by Might, Part 1Obedience in the Waiting | Not by Might Part 2Not by Strength, but by His Spirit | Not by Might Part 3Empowered, Enabled, Sustained | Not by Might, Part 4
March
“You Heretic” | Ponderings of a PastorSpirit and Truth | Ponderings of a PastorSpiritual Fathers | Ponderings of a Pastor“Discernment is not a spiritual gift. Discerning of spirits is.” | Ponderings of a Pastor“The Dove” | Ponderings of a PastorPresence Before Performance | Ponderings of a PastorCreated for This Moment | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 1Obedient Faith | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 2When God’s Purpose Confronts My Comfort | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 3Faithful Messengers | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 4
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