Grace for the Hard Things
on May 15th, 2026
God’s grace is more than forgiveness for failure. It’s strength for endurance in the middle of weakness. In this devotional, we look at Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” and the powerful reminder that God’s strength works best in places where we feel incapable or worn down. Jesus never promised a life free from hardship, but He did promise His presence and sustaining grace. If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stretched beyond your own ability, this devotional is for you. Read More
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Fix It or Face It
on May 14th, 2026
Sometimes we want Jesus to quickly fix what feels broken, but often He wants to do something deeper in us through the process. If you’ve been asking God to take something away, this devotional may help you see how He wants to meet you in the middle of it instead. Read More
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Praiseworthy
on May 13th, 2026
Our minds naturally drift toward what’s wrong, but praise intentionally redirects our focus toward what God is doing. In Philippians 4:8, Paul ends by calling us to fix our thoughts on what is praiseworthy—things worthy of gratitude and celebration. If you’ve been focused more on what’s missing than what God is doing, this is an invitation to shift your perspective through praise. Read More
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Excellent
on May 12th, 2026
God has never called us to average thinking. In Philippians 4:8, Paul challenges us to fix our minds on what is excellent—things that are virtuous, intentional, and worthy of a higher standard. If you’ve been feeling spiritually stagnant or mentally distracted, this is an invitation to raise the standard of what fills your mind. Read More
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Admirable
on May 11th, 2026
The conversations we have in our minds matter more than we realize. In Philippians 4:8, Paul calls us to fix our thoughts on what is admirable—things worthy of being spoken well of. If you’ve been carrying a negative internal dialogue, this is an invitation to let God reshape the way you think and speak. Read More
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Lovely
on May 8th, 2026
Our minds naturally attach to whatever we consistently focus on. In Philippians 4:8, Paul calls us to fix our thoughts on what is lovely—things that are life-giving, beautiful, and worthy of healthy affection. If you’ve been mentally stuck in heaviness or frustration, this is an invitation to refocus on what is still beautiful and life-giving. Read More
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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 4I Can't Come Down | Ponderings of a PastorFrom the Inside Out | Wholehearted, Part 1Following the Shepherd | Wholehearted, Part 2When Truth Meets the HeartThe Gift of Godly BoundariesKnown, Loved, & Delighted In | Undivided, Part 1The Quiet Place of Soul Care | Undivided, Part 2When Your Soul Feels Stuck | Out of the Doldrums, Part 1When Delay Turns Into Decline | Out of the Doldrums, Part 2The Breath That Brings You Back | Out of the Doldrums, Part 3A Love that Stays | From Table to Triumph, Part 1A Covenant That Draws You Close | From Table to Triumph, Part 2
April
In the Garden, He Chose You | From Table to Triumph, Part 4A Way Made Open | From Table to Triumph, Part 3The Stone is Rolled Away | From Table to Triumph, Part 5Love is the Characteristic of LightWhat Truth Reveals | Formed by Truth, Part 1Responding to Truth | Formed by Truth, Part 2Asking for More | There is More, Part 1Beyond Understanding | There is More, Part 2Re-Digging Old WellsHe Did What He SaidLight and Love, Darkness and HateThe Posture That Produces GrowthFrom Performance to PresenceSpiritual WisdomFlooded with LightGreatness of His PowerWhen You Rest, God Still MovesWhat Has Your Attention?When the Door is OpenOpen Hands, Open HeartStay in the FireThe Weight You Don't Have to Carry
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