A Father, Two Sons, the Church, and Israel | Part Two
on December 24th, 2025
The younger son’s story is one many of us recognize deeply. In Part 2 of this series, we explore independence, pride, and the misunderstanding of the Father’s heart. This devotional invites honest reflection on how far self-reliance can take us and how grace meets us at rock bottom. It’s a reminder that no matter how far we wander, home is still open. Read More
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A Father, Two Sons, the Church, and Israel | Part One
on December 23rd, 2025
The parable of the prodigal son is more layered than we often realize. In Part 1 of this new series, we explore the deeper story Jesus was telling, one that reaches beyond two sons and into the heart of God’s redemptive plan. This devotional invites us to see Scripture through a wider lens and consider how love, inheritance, and identity shape the story of the Bible. It’s a fresh perspective for a familiar passage. Read More
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The Only Work God Wants
on December 22nd, 2025
So many of us are exhausted from trying to do “enough” for God. This short devotional walks through John 6 and Jesus’ surprising answer about the one work God is really after. It’s an invitation to trade spiritual performance for simple, deeply rooted belief in the Bread of Life. Read More
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Joy and Security | Part Four
on December 19th, 2025
Shame often keeps us hiding, but God’s perfect love calls us closer. In the final part of Joy and Security, we reflect on fear, shame, and the quiet invitation of Jesus to come near. This devotional explores how God speaks—not by shouting, but by whispering to the heart. Discover the freedom found in responding to His gentle knock. Read More
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Joy and Security | Part Three
on December 18th, 2025
Fear often reveals where love has not yet been fully experienced. In Part 3 of Joy and Security, we reflect on confidence before God and what it means to live free from fear of judgment. This devotional explores the relationship between time spent with God and growing assurance in Him. Discover how abiding in His love transforms fear into confidence. Read More
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Joy and Security | Part Two
on December 17th, 2025
What does it really mean to love like God loves? In Part 2 of this series, we explore how love is not something we manufacture, but something we receive from God and pass on to others. This devotional challenges the idea of reciprocal love and invites us to stay connected to the true source. Discover how living in God transforms the way we love. Read More
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January
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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
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