Posts with the category “devotional”

Healthy things grow, but growth begins below the surface. Part 1 of this two-part devotional series explores Jesus’ parable of the sower and the condition of our hearts when God’s Word is planted. This reflection invites readers to consider how preparation, obedience, and posture shape spiritual growth. Read Part 1 to discover where growth truly begins.  Read More

In this final part of Do Not Grieve Him, we examine what Paul says truly brings sorrow to the Holy Spirit. In a culture that normalizes outrage and noise, we are invited to become people of gentleness and spiritual sensitivity instead. If you’ve felt distant, overwhelmed by the noise, or aware that your heart needs softening, this devotional will help you make room for His presence again.  Read More

This devotional explores what it truly means to be sealed by the Holy Spirit and secure in our salvation. If you’ve ever wrestled with assurance or wondered whether you are truly being led by the Holy Spirit, this devotional will invite you into a deeper and more secure relationship.  Read More

The Holy Spirit is not distant or indifferent—He can be grieved. In this devotional, we reflect on the beauty and weight of that truth and what it means to live with a soft, responsive heart before Him. If you’ve felt distant from God or unsure how to hear His voice again, this message will gently guide you back to a posture of surrender.   Read More

This final installment in the three-part series turns our attention to discernment, discipline, and staying led by God’s Spirit. As momentum builds, obedience sustains what activity alone cannot. Through Joshua’s leadership and God’s loving correction, we’re invited to return to first love and renewed sensitivity to the Spirit.  Read More

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

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.   Read More

Even strong faith can be followed by blind spots. What sounds spiritual from a human point of view can still oppose God’s plan. This devotional challenges us to discern between God’s voice and emotional reasoning. Read more to examine what lens you’re viewing your life through.   Read More

Storms don’t always mean you’ve missed God. Sometimes they confirm you followed Him. This devotional explores obedience, distraction, dependence, and the power of a simple prayer: “Save me, Lord.” Read more to be encouraged in the middle of your storm.  Read More

God is still writing your story. This final devotional reminds us that pain doesn’t get the final word—God does. A powerful reminder of hope and redemption.   Read More

The valley isn’t the end of the story. This devotional offers hope for those walking through hard seasons, reminding us that God leads us through—not leaves us in—pain.  Read More

God’s restoration goes deeper than forgiveness. This devotional explores how God renews the conscience and restores joy through grace. A reminder that freedom is possible again.   Read More

God’s greatest work often happens behind the scenes. This devotional reflects on how God shapes us in hidden places long before change becomes visible. If you feel unseen or unfinished, there is hope.  Read More

What happens when silence makes the pain louder? This devotional explores the power of honest prayer and why God invites us to bring our emotions to Him. Healing often begins when we stop pretending.  Read More

God invites us to experience His goodness firsthand. This final devotional in this series calls us to seek Him with trust and expectancy.  Read More

Distraction often disguises itself as responsibility. This devotional reflects on Mary and Martha and the invitation to choose what truly matters.  Read More

Faith grows best in shared spaces. This devotional reflects on how the early church created rhythms that allowed spiritual life to flourish.  Read More

Spiritual hunger is a gift, not a burden. This devotional explores how God restores our appetite for righteousness and promises to meet those who seek Him.  Read More

It’s possible to stay faithful while growing distant. This devotional reflects on Jesus’ invitation to return to our first love and rediscover what once burned brightly  Read More

In a moment filled with fear and uncertainty, Jesus speaks peace. This final reflection invites us to pause, receive, and rest in the gift only He can give.  Read More

A burning heart isn’t sustained by routine; it’s ignited by encounter. This devotional reflects on what happens when Jesus moves us beyond familiarity and awakens us to His love again.  Read More

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.   Read More

Faith isn’t just about knowing Jesus. It’s about knowing the story He fulfills. This devotional invites readers to look backward in order to better understand the depth and beauty of God’s plan that has been unfolding all along.  Read More

Sometimes God does His deepest work in the quiet moments along the road. This devotional begins a reflective journey through a familiar Scripture, inviting us to slow down, listen, and notice how Jesus meets us before we even realize it’s Him.   Read More

Life has a way of pulling our focus in every direction. This devotional reflects on Hebrews 12 and the simple yet powerful call to keep our eyes on Jesus as we run the race of faith. It’s an encouragement to release distractions and rediscover where true endurance is found.  Read More

Jesus’ message was simple but weighty: the Kingdom of Heaven is near. This devotional reflects on what changes when eternity stays in view and how an eternal perspective reshapes what matters most. It’s an invitation to live with clarity, hope, and readiness.   Read More

In the final part of this devotional series, Jesus reveals Himself as the True Vine. This reflection explores the invitation to remain in Him, to let go of striving, and to trust that real spiritual fruit grows from connection, not effort.  Read More

In Part 6 of this devotional series, Jesus speaks into uncertainty by declaring Himself the Way, the Truth, and the Life. This reflection explores how His presence brings peace and direction when answers feel out of reach and the path forward feels unclear.   Read More

In Part 5 of this devotional series, Jesus reveals Himself as the Resurrection and the Life. This reflection explores how He meets us in grief, disappointment, and waiting—and how His presence brings hope where it once felt lost.   Read More

In Part 4 of this devotional series, Jesus reveals Himself as the Good Shepherd—present, protective, and deeply personal. This reflection explores how knowing Him as our Shepherd helps us live with trust and peace, even in uncertain seasons.  Read More

In Part 3 of this devotional series, Jesus reveals Himself as the Gate—the place of access, safety, and freedom. This reflection explores what it means to enter life with God through Him alone and to rest in the care He provides.   Read More

Darkness loses its power when light is welcomed. In Part 2 of this series, Jesus reveals Himself as the Light of the World and invites us to walk in truth, healing, and freedom. It’s a reminder that life with Him is meant to be lived openly.  Read More

We all know the feeling of wanting more and still coming up empty. In this first devotional of a seven-part series, Jesus reveals Himself as the Bread of Life, the only source that truly satisfies. It’s an invitation to stop striving and start depending.   Read More

Salvation isn’t the finish line; it’s the starting point. Scripture reminds us that spiritual maturity doesn’t happen accidentally, but intentionally, as we partner with God’s work in us. If you’ve ever felt stuck, weary, or unsure of the next step, this reflection offers clarity and hope for the journey.   Read More

Offense has a way of quietly taking root in our hearts, often starting with disappointment and growing into distance from God and others. This devotional explores the difference between being wounded and choosing offense, and how forgiveness becomes the key to freedom. Through Scripture and reflection, we’re reminded that guarding our hearts means laying aside what entangles us and fixing our eyes on Jesus. Letting go may feel costly, but it opens the door to healing and renewal.   Read More

Honor is more than respect. It’s a heart posture that positions us for God’s blessing. In Scripture, we see a clear contrast between Esau’s reactionary obedience and Jacob’s surrendered response. One leads to grief, the other to encounter. This devotional explores how honoring God and godly authority aligns us with His promises and prepares us for what comes next. Honor still matters, and it still unlocks heaven.   Read More

Some walked away from Jesus when His teaching got hard. Others stayed and found their hearts burning as He opened the Scriptures. This devotional looks at the difference between fans, believers, and disciples, and how accepting the hard words of Jesus can lead to a deeper revelation of who He really is.  Read More

This devotional unpacks why God gives us practices like communion, worship, and Scripture—not as hollow routines, but as anchors that keep our hearts close to Him. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing all the right things” but still drifting spiritually, this reflection will help you see those same practices in a brand-new way.   Read More

This devotional explores the difference between eros, phileo, and agape love through the lens of 1 John 4. It reveals how God’s love is not earned or conditional, but rooted in His very nature. As His love fills our lives, fear begins to lose its hold and transformation takes place. This reflection invites readers to experience and live out a love that doesn’t quit.  Read More

The older brother’s response reveals a quiet danger many believers face. In the final part of this series, we explore pride, entitlement, and the temptation to live close to God without sharing His heart. This devotional challenges us to examine how we respond to grace given to others. It’s a powerful conclusion that invites us into the Father’s joy.  Read More