Purpose Before You Understand It | Esther: Hidden Hand Holy Purpose, Part 4
on July 2nd, 2026
Have you ever wished God would show you the whole plan before asking you to trust Him? Esther had no idea why God was placing her in the palace, yet He was preparing her for a purpose far greater than she could imagine. Often, we only understand God's work when we look back and see how He was guiding us all along. This devotional explores what it means to trust God's purpose even when His plan remains hidden. If you are struggling to make sense of your current season, this devotional will encourage you to trust the God who already sees the whole picture.
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Preparation Before Promotion | Esther: Hidden Hand Holy Purpose, Part 3
on July 1st, 2026
We often want God to move quickly, but He is usually more concerned with preparation than promotion. Before Esther wore a crown, she spent a year in a hidden season of preparation that God used to shape her for His purposes. The same is true for us. What feels like waiting may actually be God's way of developing the character and faith needed for what lies ahead. If you are in a season that feels slow or unseen, this devotional will remind you that God is still working and nothing is being wasted.
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When God Seems Silent | Esther: Hidden Hand Holy Purpose, Part 2
on June 30th, 2026
Have you ever wondered if God is still working when everything feels silent? The book of Esther never mentions God's name, yet His fingerprints are visible on every page as He quietly orchestrates events for His purposes. In the same way, God is often working behind the scenes of our lives even when we cannot see it. His silence does not mean His absence, and His delays do not mean He has forgotten you. If you are walking through a season of uncertainty, this devotional will encourage you to trust that God is still writing a story far bigger than what you can currently see. Read More
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The Courage to Say No | Esther: Hidden Hand Holy Purpose, Part 1
on June 29th, 2026
Sometimes the most courageous act of faith is simply saying no. In Esther 1, Queen Vashti refuses a command that would compromise her dignity, even though it costs her position and security. Her story reminds us that faithfulness to God often requires courage to stand firm when others expect us to give in. Even in a chapter where God is never mentioned, His providence is quietly at work behind the scenes. If you have ever struggled with people-pleasing or maintaining healthy convictions, this devotional is for you.
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Know My Heart | Fully Known, Part 10
on June 26th, 2026
What if God's searching is actually one of the greatest expressions of His love? Psalm 139 concludes with David inviting God to examine his heart, reveal his anxious thoughts, and lead him into greater freedom. After discovering that God knows him completely, loves him deeply, and remains with him faithfully, David no longer fears God's examination—he welcomes it. God's goal is never condemnation but transformation, never shame but healing. If you're ready to experience greater freedom and intimacy with God, this devotional will encourage you to trust Him with every part of your heart.
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More Than the Sand | Fully Known, Part 9
on June 25th, 2026
Have you ever felt unseen, overlooked, or forgotten? Psalm 139 reveals a beautiful truth: God's thoughts toward you are so numerous they outnumber the grains of sand. While people may overlook us, God's attention never drifts and His love never wavers. He sees every joy, every struggle, and every moment of your life with perfect care. If you've been looking for validation or wondering if you truly matter, this devotional will remind you that you are constantly on God's heart.
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Archive
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 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
