Joy and Security | Part One
on December 16th, 2025
Joy doesn’t exist in isolation. It grows from something deeper. In this first part of a four-part series, we explore the connection between joy and security through the words of 1 John. What does it mean to truly know God’s love and trust Him with our lives? This devotional invites you to slow down, examine the roots of fear, and begin a journey toward deeper security in Jesus. Read More
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When Fear Leads, Faith Suffers
on December 15th, 2025
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
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Unforced Rhythms of Grace | Living Freely and Lightly
on December 12th, 2025
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.
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Unforced Rhythms of Grace | The Weight We Carry
on December 11th, 2025
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
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Unforced Rhythms of Grace | Learning Real Rest
on December 10th, 2025
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.
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Unforced Rhythms of Grace | When Religion Burns Us Out
on December 9th, 2025
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
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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 1
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