Posts with the category “devotional”

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

By Pastor Gina Robinson | When life feels heavy or uncertain, sometimes the best thing we can do is simply go back to where we started—to the moments when we first found peace, hope, and joy in Jesus. This devotional reminds us to remember God’s promises, abide in His love, and trust that every place He’s positioned us has purpose. You’re not starting over… you’re just beginning.  Read More

By Whitney Bailey | True holiness isn’t something we can manufacture. It’s born from intimacy with God. In this devotional, discover how being set apart isn’t about striving for status or approval, but about surrendering to His presence and walking closely with Him.  Read More

By Guest Author | Heather Hamilton | Let Scripture refocus your sight. In His presence, your vision becomes clear and your purpose sure.  Read More

By Pastor Aaron | Before Jesus ever performed a miracle or preached a sermon, the Father declared His love and approval. In the same way, our identity must flow from being loved by God, not from what we do for Him.  Read More

By Joy Kimbril | When I think of set apart, I think of someone who has identified what they believe, why they believe it, and are willing to walk it out every single day. Not that they’re perfect, as we all mess up and make mistakes, but they are making a concerted effort to follow the path God has for them.  Read More

By Pastor Aaron Kennedy | “Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.” — Benjamin Franklin True contentment isn’t laziness or lack of ambition—it’s peace rooted in trust that God is good and provides exactly what we need.  Read More

By Guest Athor | Ashley Piner | The number 40 holds significant symbolism in the Bible. It is often associated with periods of trial, testing, and transformation.   Read More

By Pastor Aaron Kennedy | “Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, ‘That’s how many descendants you will have’ And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb. Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise.   Read More

By Pastor Nikki Bailey | Philippians 2:1–4 (NLT): “Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.   Read More

By Guest Author | Tanner Hoyt | “For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything. For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.” — Ephesians 5:22-26 (NLT)  Read More

By Pastor Aaron Kennedy | “He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself. Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.” – Proverbs‬ ‭9‬:‭7‬-‭9‬ ‭NKJV  Read More